Natural Pear Seed Pods (Schrebera swietenoides)

Dense, durable, and naturally sectioned, these dried pear seed pods bring long-lasting organic shelter, microhabitat complexity, and bioactive grazing enrichment to terrariums and aquatic setups.

Husbandry & Habitat Highlights

• Springtail Culturing & Harvesting: The grooved, sectioned exterior provides ample surface area, making these pods an outstanding natural tool for aggregating and transferring springtails from master soil cultures.
• Bioactive Microhabitat & Grazing: Creates secure micro-shelters for isopods, springtails, and small reptiles while slowly enriching the substrate as it decomposes.
• Aquatic Biofilm & Water Conditioning: Promotes a healthy grazing layer of biofilm for dwarf shrimp and nano fish while gently releasing beneficial tannins and humic acids to support blackwater parameters.
• Exceptional Durability: The thick, woody walls hold up over long periods in humid vivariums and submerged aquascapes without collapsing or rapidly rotting.
• 100% Organically Sourced: Naturally harvested in India and dried without pesticides, fertilizers, synthetic chemicals, or artificial dyes.

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Schrebera swietenoides (Pear pod, Mohka pod, Beguni fruit)
• Average Size: Approximately 1.25 to 2 inches long by 1 to 1.25 inches wide (natural variations in shape, texture, and size will occur)
• Habitat Compatibility: Bioactive vivariums, springtail cultures, isopod bins, arid or tropical reptile terrariums, and freshwater or blackwater aquariums.

Preparation Guide

• For Terrariums & Springtail Cultures: Ready for direct placement. Scatter across the leaf litter layer, nestle into damp substrate, or place into culture bins for microfauna harvesting.
• For Aquariums: Boil for at least 15 minutes to release surface tannins and aid sinking. Soak in clean water overnight (changing water daily) until fully waterlogged before adding to the tank.