Castle Dawn Aquatics

Whole Jacaranda Pods (12 Pack)

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$8.63 $14.38 In stock

Category: Aquarium Aquatic Aquascaping Botanicals

These beautiful Jacaranda Pods make an elegant tropical addition to biotope and blackwater aquariums. After proper boiling and soaking, the hard casing gradually opens, creating natural crevices and chambers that serve as excellent hideaways for shrimplets and small fish.

Jacaranda Pods are particularly valued by aquascapers who want to introduce authentic botanical structure while keeping tannin release to a minimum. Their surface quickly develops biofilm, making them a natural grazing point for shrimp, plecos, and other bottom-dwelling species. This makes them ideal for lightly tinted blackwater setups, shrimp aquariums, and biotopes where subtle water colouration is preferred.

All Castle Dawn Aquatics botanicals are organically sourced, free from pesticides, and naturally sun-dried without the use of chemicals.

Tannins Released: Low

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • What’s Included:
    Jacaranda Pods
    Quantity depends on the selected pack size
    ⚠️ For aquarium use only. Not for human consumption.
  • Average Size:
    6.5–8 cm
    2.56–3.15 inches
  • Source:
    Southeast America
  • Flora:
    Jacaranda mimosifolia
  • Low Tannin Botanical:
    Ideal for aquariums requiring minimal water tint while still benefiting from natural botanicals.
  • Shrimp-Safe Hideaways:
    Provides excellent shelter for shrimplets and small invertebrates.
  • Biofilm Development:
    Encourages biofilm growth, offering a natural food source for shrimp and plecos.
  • Water Conditioning:
    Releases mild beneficial compounds that gently support water stability without darkening the aquarium.
  • Preparation Instructions:
    Boil for 60 minutes, then soak in cold water overnight before adding to your aquarium.
  • Organic and Chemical-Free:
    Organically sourced 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 our Wild Betta Rescue Program. Every purchase helps support conservation efforts across Southeast Asia.

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Matthew O. ★★★★★

After a two-day soak the hard casings cracked open into these great little crevices, and my shrimp have been all over them since. Twelve pods gave me plenty to scatter across two tanks. Tannins are mild, so they didn't stain the water as dark as I expected.

William ★★★★★

Dropped these into my blackwater tank after the recommended boil and soak, and the way the hard casings gradually opened into natural crevices is exactly what my corydoras were looking for. Each pod has held up beautifully over the past month without clouding the water.

William ★★★★★

Boiled these for about 20 minutes and dropped them in my betta's tank—the way the hard shells slowly curl open into tiny crevices is exactly the natural hiding spots I wanted. Three weeks in, they're still holding up and releasing that gentle amber tint into the water.