Use it as a larger centrepiece botanical among leaf litter, cones, bark and wood. Once waterlogged and matured in the aquarium, the surface can become a grazing zone where biofilm develops over time.

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 × Sapucaia Pod / Monkey Pot / Lecythis pisonis botanical pod Approx. size: 11–13cm, with natural variation. You receive one single botanical piece. Packed dry, small batch and labelled by Blackwater Botanical Aquariums.

Key benefits

1) Large natural cave shelter The hollow pod shape creates a cave-like space and line-of-sight break for shrimp, fry, plecos, shy fish and suitable bottom-dwelling livestock.

2) Strong botanical structure Sapucaia pods add a solid natural focal point to leaf-litter scapes, blackwater aquariums and biotope-style layouts.

3) Biofilm grazing surface The textured outer shell gives biofilm a place to develop over time. Shrimp, snails and other grazing livestock may explore mature botanical surfaces in the aquarium.

4) Micro-habitat detail The opening, inner cavity and natural shell texture create little exploration zones among leaves, cones, bark, seed pods and driftwood.

5) Gentle tannins and humic substances Like many natural botanicals, Sapucaia pods 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 Sapucaia Pod / Monkey Pot with leaf litter, cones, bark, smaller pods and driftwood to build a layered natural aquarium habitat with more depth and shelter.

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, plecos or shy fish can explore, graze and shelter. Check the opening and position so livestock can enter and exit safely. 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 Pleco caves and bottom-dweller shelter where the size is suitable 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 larger cave-style botanical centrepiece 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.