{"product_id":"small-bell-cups","title":"Natural Dried Bell Cup Pods (Aegle marmelos) - Small","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduce functional architectural depth and organic warmth to your vivariums and aquascapes. Authentic Bell Cup pods are the naturally dried, woody fruit capsules of the \u003ci\u003eAegle marmelos\u003c\/i\u003e (Indian Bael) tree. Measuring 1.6 to 2 inches in diameter, these durable, cup-shaped botanicals feature a smooth, hollow interior that serves multiple functions in both high-humidity terrestrial terrariums and aquatic environments. Whether mounted to an enclosure background as an elevated epiphytic planter, nestled into leaf litter as a humid retreat, or submerged to foster natural biofilm grazing, Bell Cups provide essential structural and biological enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetup \u0026amp; Preparation Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAquarium Boiling Protocol:\u003c\/b\u003e Boil pods in clean freshwater for at least 30 minutes to saturate the dense woody fibers, break surface tension so they sink, and leach out concentrated initial surface tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFruit Pulp Removal:\u003c\/b\u003e After boiling, gently scrape out any softened remaining interior fruit pulp prior to tank introduction. Removing residual pulp is essential in small and nano aquariums to prevent sudden organic waste spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConditioning \u0026amp; Soaking:\u003c\/b\u003e Transfer boiled pods to a clean container of freshwater to soak overnight or for several days (changing water daily) until they remain submerged and your desired tannin extraction level is reached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTerrarium \u0026amp; Vivarium Prep:\u003c\/b\u003e For terrestrial bioactive setups, give pods a brief 5–10 minute boil or hot-water rinse followed by thorough air drying to clear shipping dust and prime the inner fibers for microfauna colonization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBackground Mounting \u0026amp; Epiphytic Planters:\u003c\/b\u003e Secure pods to cork bark backgrounds or vivarium walls using 100% aquarium-safe silicone or expanding foam. Angle the cup opening upward and pack it with damp sphagnum moss to create an elevated pocket for miniature ferns, creeping vines, or small bromeliads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBioactive \u0026amp; Ecological Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMicrofauna Colonization \u0026amp; Food Source:\u003c\/b\u003e The fibrous inner cavity provides a sheltered, humid microclimate where isopods, springtails, and beneficial microbes gather, shelter, and feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSecure Dart Frog \u0026amp; Invertebrate Hides:\u003c\/b\u003e The 1.6\" to 2\" hollow interior creates a dark, stress-reducing cave for dart frogs, micro-geckos, spiderlings, and small terrestrial invertebrates to rest and hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNatural Rainwater Basins:\u003c\/b\u003e When oriented upright on the terrarium floor, the dense wooden shell can catch and hold misting runoff, providing an organic ground-level drinking reservoir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAquatic Biofilm \u0026amp; Spawning Caves:\u003c\/b\u003e Submerged in freshwater aquariums, bell cups release beneficial humic substances while developing a rich surface layer of microbial biofilm—creating prime grazing surfaces for freshwater dwarf shrimp, snails, and fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e100% Chemical-Free \u0026amp; Sustainable:\u003c\/b\u003e Organically harvested in India and naturally sun-dried without artificial bleaches, varnishes, dyes, or chemical preservatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Sizing Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Species\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eAegle marmelos\u003c\/i\u003e (Indian Bael \/ Bael Fruit)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiameter Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1.6\" – 2.0\" \u003ci\u003e(4.1 – 5.1 cm)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabitat Suitability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_1b336fe69eb337dd-334\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBioactive terrariums, dart frog vivariums, dwarf shrimp tanks, blackwater biotope aquariums, and invertebrate setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlternative Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical potpourri, dry bowl accents, mixed-media floral art, and craft projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthentic Natural Product:\u003c\/b\u003e Each bell cup is harvested from nature; 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