{"product_id":"arujuna-pods-10-pack","title":"Arujuna pods - 10 Pack","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eArjuna Pods – Natural Aquarium Botanicals\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCreate a beautifully natural, blackwater-inspired aquarium with \u003cstrong\u003eArjuna Pods (Terminalia arjuna)\u003c\/strong\u003e. These distinctive woody seed pods slowly release tannins and humic substances, giving the water a warm amber tint while recreating the leaf-litter environments enjoyed by many tropical fish and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTheir unique winged shape adds texture and character to aquascapes while providing small hiding places and grazing surfaces for shrimp, fry and beneficial microorganisms. Arjuna Pods are especially well suited to \u003cstrong\u003ebettas, apistogrammas, tetras, rasboras, gouramis and freshwater shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases a moderate amount of natural tannins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates an authentic blackwater appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides cover and grazing surfaces for shrimp and fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages the development of beneficial biofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for botanical, biotope and nano aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach natural pod is unique in shape and size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003ePreparation and Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRinse thoroughly before use. Boil for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, then allow the pods to cool before adding them to the aquarium. Alternatively, soak them until waterlogged. Pods may float initially but will usually sink once fully saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAdd botanicals gradually and monitor your water parameters, particularly in aquariums with low carbonate hardness, as tannins may gently influence water colour and pH. Replace the pods once they have substantially broken down, or leave them to decompose naturally as part of the aquarium ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a natural product, so colour, shape and size will vary between pods. Not intended for human consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Fin Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44238445772874,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/4436\/3338\/files\/arujunapods.webp?v=1789849776","url":"https:\/\/www.topfinaquatics.co.nz\/products\/arujuna-pods-10-pack","provider":"Top Fin Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}