Each pod has a flower-like woody form with natural curved chambers. It works especially well in shrimp tanks, betta aquariums, botanical method setups, biotope-style layouts and natural blackwater aquariums.

Use Land Lotus as a centrepiece pod or as part of a mixed botanical layout with leaves, cones, bark and wood. Once waterlogged, it can become a natural exploration, shelter and biofilm grazing area.

These are natural habitat and enrichment pieces, not medicines. Use them as part of a balanced botanical layout with stable water, mature filtration and normal aquarium care.

What you receive 1 × Land Lotus / Sterculia foetida botanical pod Approx. size: 6–9cm, with natural variation. You receive one single botanical piece. Packed dry, small batch and labelled by Blackwater Botanical Aquariums.

Key benefits

1) Striking centrepiece décor The flower-like pod shape adds an attractive natural focal point in botanical aquariums, shrimp tanks and blackwater layouts.

2) Natural shelter and territories The curved pod chambers help create small shelter points and line-of-sight breaks for shrimp, fry and shy fish.

3) Biofilm grazing surface The woody texture gives biofilm a place to develop over time. Shrimp and snails often graze on mature botanical surfaces in the aquarium.

4) Micro-habitat detail The open petals, edges and natural pod structure create little exploration zones among leaf litter, cones, bark and wood.

5) Gentle tannins and humic substances Like many natural botanicals, Land Lotus may gradually release tannins and humic substances. The visible tint depends on the piece, tank size, KH, pH, filtration, water changes and how many botanicals are used.

6) Works with mixed botanicals Use Land Lotus with leaves, cones, bark, pods and driftwood to build a layered natural botanical layout with more texture and depth.

How to use Rinse before use. Do not use soap or chemicals. Optional: pre-soak for 1–7 days to help sinking and reduce the initial tannin release. Add gradually, especially in soft water, low-KH systems or smaller aquariums. Place the pod where shrimp, fry or shy fish can explore, graze and shelter. Use with leaves, cones, bark and wood for a more natural botanical layout. White biofilm at first is normal and is often eaten by shrimp and snails. If any piece becomes unsightly, simply remove it and replace with a fresh one.

Best for Shrimp tanks and shrimp colonies Bettas and small peaceful fish Fry and juvenile fish shelter Blackwater and botanical method aquariums Natural biotope-style layouts Leaf-litter scapes with wood, cones and pods Aquascapes needing a decorative centrepiece pod Aquarists who want to build their own custom botanical mix

Important notes Natural products vary in colour, shape, size, opening and texture. Approximate size range is provided as a guide only. Some pieces may float at first and sink later. Pre-soaking can help. Botanicals may release tannins and soften the visual tone of the water. Effects vary depending on tank size, KH, pH, filtration and how much is used. Carbon, Purigen and some filtration media may reduce visible tannins and water colour. Botanicals are natural habitat and enrichment tools, not medicines. Not for human consumption.