What it helps with
It gives a practical cover route rather than a random pile of botanicals.
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WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- 25 x Putka pods
- 15 x Bakuli pods
- 1 x Savu pod
- 1 x Lotus head - small
- 40 x Casuarina cones
- 1 x Bell cup / palm cup
- 1 x Cholla wood piece
- 2 x Mulberry leaves
Natural product: size, shape, colour, texture and surface detail will vary.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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What to watch
Watch territorial behaviour, sinking time, biofilm and how quickly the tank uses the leaf litter.
Designed for setups where cover, territory breaking and natural structure really matter.
HOW TO USE / LAYOUT GUIDANCE
- Add the larger hides first, such as pods, lotus, cholla and bell cup, then build tint slowly with cones and leaves.
- Position hides in different parts of the tank to create separate territories and top up or replace botanicals every 4–6 weeks depending on breakdown and desired water colour.
Product story
Dwarf Crayfish Hide & Cover Pack – 60–120L in use
AQUARIUM PRODUCT STORY
Build the box as a natural habitat route
These are illustrative product-world scenes, not customer proof or review images. They help customers understand the habitat, packing and staged-use context before buying.
FEATURE PIECE
Set the largest structural botanical first and build the smaller materials around it.
OPEN ROUTES
Leave open sand and swimming space instead of filling the entire substrate.
GRAZING SURFACES
Spread leaves and textured pieces so shrimp and small fish can explore multiple surfaces.
SHELTER
Use pods and harder forms to create cover without turning the whole aquarium into one dense pile.
PREPARATION & SAFETY
PREPARATION
- Rinse all botanicals thoroughly before use. Do not use soap, detergents or household chemicals.
- If needed, pre-soak harder pieces for 1–7 days to help them sink and to reduce the strongest initial tint.
- A white or translucent biofilm may appear as botanicals begin to soften. This is a normal part of botanical decomposition and is commonly grazed by shrimp and snails.
SAFETY
- Add botanicals gradually, particularly in small aquariums or very soft, low-KH water.
- Botanicals are not a treatment and do not guarantee a specific pH, GH or KH change.
- Remove or reduce botanical material if livestock show signs of stress.
- For ornamental aquarium / hobby use only. Not for human consumption. Keep away from children and pets.
- Dwarf crayfish can be territorial; always research compatibility and provide plenty of cover, especially during moulting or breeding.
FAQ
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Should all pieces go in one place?
No. Spread the hides and surfaces through the layout so the aquarium has separate usable zones.
LEARN BEFORE YOU ADD
Practical guides for botanical setup, preparation and what to expect.
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