Castle Dawn Aquatics

Medium Mountain Sesame Seed Pods (30 Pack)

Medium Mountain Sesame Seed Pods (30 Pack) - Main image
$10.81 $16.38 In stock

Category: Aquarium Aquatic Aquascaping Botanicals

These Sesame seed pods are collected from the picturesque mountain forests of Shandong. They make ideal hideaways for freshwater shrimp as well as small fish. Their soft texture seems to be enjoyed by Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp as a natural food source and bottom-dwelling species.

Tannins Released: High 

As with all our botanicals, this product is free from any chemicals and is naturally sun-dried without the use of ethanol.

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • Average Size: 7.5-10cm.
  • Releases beneficial tannins into the water.
  • Contains antibacterial properties similar to Indian almond leaves.
  • Naturally lowers the pH.
  • Provides a natural food source for shrimp and plecos through biofilm development.
  • Boil for 15 minutes and then soak in cold water overnight before introducing the botanicals into the aquarium.
  • All our botanicals are sourced organically, and free from pesticides and chemicals.
  • 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. 

Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Timothy W. ★★★★★

My amano shrimp claimed these within a day and I barely see them now, they just poke their heads out at feeding time. The soft texture is nice too, no sharp edges that could hurt the smaller fish.

Avery ★★★★★

These are perfect little hideouts for my cherry shrimp — within a day they'd claimed a couple of pods and I barely see them now. The soft texture is a nice change from the harder pods I've tried, and the color blends in with my leaf litter.

Kevin ★★★★☆

I tossed a few of these pods into my 10-gallon tank and the cherry shrimp were crawling all over them by morning. The soft texture means they break down over time, which is fine, though a couple arrived cracked.