Natural Whole Pear Seed Pods (Schrebera swietenoides)

Dense, durable, and naturally sectioned, these whole, unsplit seed pods offer long-lasting enrichment, organic shelter, and microhabitat complexity for bioactive terrariums and aquatic setups.

Husbandry & Habitat Highlights

• Springtail Culturing & Harvesting: The dense, grooved sectioning provides maximum surface area, making these pods an exceptional natural tool for colonizing and harvesting springtails from soil cultures.
• Bioactive Microhabitat & Grazing: Creates secure micro-shelters for isopods and cleanup crews while acting as a slow-degrading, long-lasting supplemental food source on the terrarium floor.
• Aquatic Tannins & Biofilm: Leaches moderate, beneficial tannins into the water column and cultivates an active biofilm grazing layer for dwarf shrimp and nano fish.
• Heavy-Duty Durability: The thick, woody structure holds its form exceptionally well in high-humidity enclosures and submerged aquatic environments without premature breakdown.
• 100% Organically Sourced: Naturally harvested in India and dried without artificial chemicals, pesticides, or dyes.

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Schrebera swietenoides (Whole pear pod, Mohka pod, Beguni fruit)
• Average Size: Approximately 1.5 to 2 inches long by 1 to 1.25 inches wide (natural variations in size and shape will occur)
• Habitat Compatibility: Bioactive vivariums, springtail master cultures, isopod enclosures, tropical or arid terrariums, and freshwater/blackwater aquariums.

Preparation Guide

• For Terrariums & Springtail Cultures: Ready for direct placement. Scatter across the leaf litter layer, place on damp substrate to aggregate microfauna, or transfer between cultures for easy springtail harvesting.
• For Aquariums: Boil for at least 15 minutes to promote sinking and release initial tannins. Soak in clean water overnight (or longer, changing water daily) until fully waterlogged before adding to the tank.