Large Ourico Mayan Nut Pods

Ideal for smaller South American blackwater biotopes, Mayan Nut Pods provide perfect hideaways and breeding structures for Apistogramma species. These durable botanicals are like the everlasting gobstoppers of blackwater botanicals. While not biotope-specific, they’re a fantastic addition for wild Betta species, offering safe spaces for small mouthbrooders like Betta albimarginata and Betta channoides to take refuge. 

If you're using them in a terrarium, Mayan Nut Pods are great for creating small water pools for frogs and vampire crabs.

Tannins Released: High

All our botanicals are organically sourced, free from harmful pesticides and naturally sun-dried without chemicals.

Key Features and Important Notes:

• Average Size: 10 -20cm.
• Source: Brazil
• Flora: Bertholletia excelsa
  
• Releases beneficial tannins into the water.
• Provides a natural food source for shrimp and plecos through biofilm development.
  
• Boil for 30 minutes, then soak in cold water overnight before adding to your aquarium.
• This is a natural product, therefore, colour, shape, and size will vary from piece to piece.
• This product is part of our Wild Betta Rescue Program. By purchasing this item you are helping us continue our conservation efforts throughout Southeast Asia.
• The product is for aquarium use only and not for human consumption.