Natural Lotus Seed Pods (Nelumbo nucifera)

The undisputed icon of botanical-style setups, dried lotus seed pods feature an intricate honeycomb structure that delivers functional enrichment, shelter, and foraging opportunities for terrarium and aquatic ecosystems alike.

Husbandry & Habitat Highlights

• The Ultimate Invertebrate "Condo": Deep, multi-chambered cavities provide secure micro-shelters, breeding crevices, and molting retreats for isopods, springtails, and dwarf shrimp (Neocaridina and Caridina).
• Biofilm & Microfauna Hotspot: Cultivates a dense grazing surface of beneficial biofilm, creating a continuous natural food station for shrimp, snails, and bioactive cleanup crews.
• Long-Lasting Structural Decor: Dense, durable woody composition resists rapid breakdown, lasting for months in humid bioactive terrariums, paludariums, or submerged aquascapes.
• 100% Organically Sourced: Harvested in India and naturally dried without synthetic preservatives, pesticides, or artificial dyes.

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera (Lotus seed head, Sacred Lotus pod)
• Average Size: Approximately 3 to 4 inches in diameter (natural variations in shape and chamber density will occur)
• Habitat Compatibility: Bioactive vivariums, isopod breeding setups, dart frog habitats, paludariums, and freshwater or blackwater aquascapes.

Preparation Guide

• For Terrariums & Isopod Enclosures: Ready to use out of the package. Place directly onto the substrate or leaf litter layer where microfauna will colonize the chambers naturally.
• For Aquariums: Rinse and boil for 15–20 minutes to release surface tannins, then soak overnight in clean water. (These pods are naturally buoyant; weigh down with an aquarium-safe stone or allow to float until fully waterlogged).