Castle Dawn Aquatics

Large Coco Palm Flowers (3 Pack)

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$13.18 $19.38 In stock

Category: Aquarium Aquatic Aquascaping Botanicals

These large, woody Coco Flower Pods are a long-time favourite at Castle Dawn Aquatics. Naturally eye-catching and highly functional, they bring structure, realism, and shelter to blackwater aquarium aquascapes. Their layered form creates excellent hiding spaces for fish and invertebrates while adding an authentic forest-floor appearance to biotope and botanical method aquariums.

Coco Flower Pods are exceptionally durable and last a long time underwater, slowly integrating into the aquarium ecosystem. Their fibrous surface encourages biofilm growth, making them especially beneficial for freshwater shrimp, plecos, and other bottom-dwelling species that graze continuously throughout the day.

All Castle Dawn Aquatics botanicals are organically sourced and naturally sun-dried without the use of chemicals or ethanol.

Tannins Released: High

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • What’s Included:
    1 × Pack of Coco Flower Pods
    ⚠️ For aquarium use only. Not for human consumption.
  • Available Sizes:
    Medium: 8 to 10 cm (3.15 to 3.94 inches)
  • Large: 10 to 16 cm (3.94 to 6.30 inches)
  • Source:
    Southeast Asia -Thailand
  • Flora:
    Cocos nucifera
  • Natural Aquascape Structure:
    Woody, layered form adds realism, depth, and shelter to blackwater and biotope aquascapes.
  • Shrimp and Bottom Dweller Friendly:
    Encourages natural grazing and foraging behaviour through biofilm development for shrimp, plecos, and ancistrus.
  • High Tannin Release:
    Releases beneficial tannins that enhance blackwater coloration and help soften aquarium water.
  • pH Support:
    Naturally helps lower pH, supporting soft-water species such as Betta, dwarf cichlids, and shrimp.
  • Durable and Long-Lasting:
    Slow to break down, making it ideal for long-term aquascaping and botanical method setups.
  • Preparation Instructions:
    Boil for 60 minutes, then soak in cold water overnight before adding to your aquarium.
  • Organic and Safe:
    Organically sourced, naturally sun-dried, and free from pesticides, chemicals, and ethanol.
  • Natural Variation:
    This is a natural product. Colour, shape, and size will vary from piece to piece.
  • Conservation Support:
    Part of the Wild Betta Rescue Program. Every purchase helps support conservation efforts across Southeast Asia.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Thomas V. ★★★★★

Took about a week to sink, but once they did the pods look great against the dark water. My betta loves weaving between them, and they've added real structure to the scape without turning the tank brown.

Ella P. ★★★★★

Dropped these into my blackwater tank and the cichlids started investigating within minutes—the woody pods give them exactly the kind of hiding spots they were missing. They sink right away and the natural shape looks like real fallen tree debris, not something artificial.

Chloe Z. ★★★★★

The woody texture is exactly what my aquascape needed, and these pods sink immediately without any soaking hassle. My corydoras have been weaving in and out of the hollows all week, which makes me glad I grabbed the three-pack for a natural-looking driftwood scatter.