Badam Nut / Elephant Ear Pod L(FL15)

Badam Nut, also known as the Elephant Ear Pod, is a premium, all-natural aquarium botanical highly valued by shrimp keepers, fish breeders, and aquascapers for its large ear-shaped form, strong structure, and slow-releasing tannins. Its distinctive curved shape makes it both a functional hide and a striking natural feature in freshwater and blackwater aquariums.

The broad, concave surface and natural folds of the Elephant Ear Pod provide excellent spawning, egg-laying, and resting areas for fish, while also creating shaded hiding spaces for fry and baby shrimp. Once submerged, the pod gradually softens and becomes a long-lasting grazing surface, promoting biofilm and beneficial microorganism growth—an essential natural food source for shrimp and snails.

Badam Nut / Elephant Ear Pods are commonly used in shrimp tanks, breeder setups, betta tanks, biotope aquariums, and natural aquascapes, offering both practical benefits and a bold organic aesthetic.

Key Benefits

• Ideal natural shelter & breeding surface for fish

• Provides protection for eggs, fry & baby shrimp

• Encourages biofilm & microorganism growth

• Releases natural tannins for gentle water conditioning

• Long-lasting grazing surface for shrimp & snails

• Enhances natural & blackwater aquascapes

• 100% natural – chemical-free

Commonly Used For

• Fish breeding & spawning tanks

• Betta, gourami, rasboras & nano fish

• Caridina & Neocaridina shrimp

• Snails, crayfish & bottom dwellers

• Natural & blackwater aquariums

How to Use

Rinse thoroughly before use. Boil for 10–15 minutes if faster sinking is required. Place directly into the aquarium or breeding tank and allow it to naturally break down over time.