Blackwater Sea Mango Pod Botanical

Elevate the raw, natural energy of your custom enclosure. Derived from the coastal Cerbera manghas tree, Sea Mango Pods feature a striking, fibrous, woven-like texture and a highly distinct silhouette. They are an outstanding addition for anyone looking to build high-contrast, multi-dimensional aquariums, terrariums, and vivariums.

With their substantial size and intricate matrix of fibers, these pods effortlessly blend visual artistry with critical functional benefits for your livestock.

• Intricate Coastal Aesthetic: Adds a bold, rustic, and deeply tropical focal point that perfectly mimics wild mangrove and estuarine habitats.

• Water Quality Stabilization: Gradually releases essential tannins over the long term, helping to gently lower pH, soften water parameters, and create a balanced blackwater environment.

• Intricate Shrimp Hiding Networks: The fibrous gaps and hollows create a maze of tiny pathways and shelter zones for shrimp, fry, and small fish to escape stress.

• Safe & Non-Toxic: Once properly prepared and sanitized, these pods are entirely inert and completely safe for all sensitive aquatic life.

• Architectural Drama: Their large size and deep textures bring an instant sense of scale and realism to rainforest floors.

• Natural Microclimates: The dense fibers naturally absorb and retain moisture, functioning as a superb humidity reservoir for dart frogs, geckos, and newts.

• Encourages Wild Behaviors: Provides a rugged surface that stimulates natural climbing, exploring, and foraging instincts for small reptiles and amphibians.

• 100% Biodegradable: An eco-friendly, sustainable addition that slowly enriches your bioactive substrate over time.

• Size: Impressively large and robust, averaging roughly 10cm - 15cm in diameter.

• Origin: Sourced from pristine environments in Sri Lanka (originally native to coastal Southeast Asia).

• Quality: Organically sourced, pollution-free, and pest-free for the peace of mind of every hobbyist.

Preparation Note (Boiling & Squeezing Required): Sea Mango Pods are highly buoyant and trap internal air pockets when dry. To prepare them for your aquarium, gently boil the pods for at least 1 hour (or slightly longer) to saturate the fibers. Once soft, carefully squeeze out the excess trapped air to help them sink completely to the bottom.

• Embrace Natural Variation: These are completely organic, natural products. Please expect unique variations in shape, size, and fiber density compared to the photo-each piece is an individual piece of nature!

• Introduce Slowly: While our botanical lineup is thoroughly tried and tested, we always advise adding them to your system slowly. This lets you accurately judge the effect they have on your plants and water parameters.

• Disclaimer: These botanicals are designed strictly for ornamental aquarium or terrarium use. Not for human consumption. Do not ingest.

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