Elephant Ear Pods x3 Units

Elephant Ear Pods x3 Units

Prawns and other small animals like to hide in the pods of Elephant Ear Pods. Because Elephant Ear Pods it is a natural product, its shape and dimensions may differ.

Elephant Ear Pods release beneficial substances (tannins and tannic acids) into the aquarium water. The effects of these substances are comparable to those of Catappa leaves. For example, these substances ensure that the pH is lowered naturally. In addition, these substances have an antibacterial and stress-reducing effect. Elephant Ear Pods give water a brown color and are therefore also suitable for creating a blackwater biotope.

Elephant Ear Pods Botanical Features

These leaves constitute a small refuge or feeding areas for shrimp and fish, and are a perfect natural “support” to simulate the biotope of the flooded forest or stream. They are also quite a good size, up to about 15cm long on average, with a width of about 5cm.

Preparation: You will need to boil these pods for at least 20 minutes (sometimes a little longer) to immerse them (because they float when they are first dipped). They will also occasionally sink (like a couple of hours) in cool room temperature water! They often "roll out" after preparation, taking on a flatter appearance.

Note: These are a natural product and vary in color, size and texture. Each unit is unique! The photo serves as an indicative representation.

All of our aquatic botanicals are intended for ornamental use in aquariums or terrariums. Use common sense and take the time to boil or soak all botanicals before using them, to reduce the possibility of problems. Always go slowly when introducing any botanicals into your systems, to observe the effect they have on your fish and plants. Not suitable for human consumption.