{"product_id":"badam-nut-elephant-ear-pod","title":"Badam Nut \/ Elephant Ear Pod L(FL15)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eBadam Nut, also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eElephant Ear Pod\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a premium, all-natural aquarium botanical highly valued by \u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eshrimp keepers, fish breeders, and aquascapers\u003c\/strong\u003e for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"380\"\u003elarge ear-shaped form, strong structure, and slow-releasing tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its distinctive curved shape makes it both a functional hide and a striking natural feature in freshwater and blackwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eThe broad, concave surface and natural folds of the Elephant Ear Pod provide excellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"654\"\u003espawning, egg-laying, and resting areas for fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"865\"\u003ebiofilm and beneficial microorganism growth\u003c\/strong\u003e—an essential natural food source for shrimp and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eBadam Nut \/ Elephant Ear Pods are commonly used in \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eshrimp tanks, breeder setups, betta tanks, biotope aquariums, and natural aquascapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering both practical benefits and a bold organic aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eIdeal \u003cstrong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003enatural shelter \u0026amp; breeding surface for fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eProvides protection for eggs, fry \u0026amp; baby shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eEncourages biofilm \u0026amp; microorganism growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eReleases natural tannins for gentle water conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eLong-lasting grazing surface for shrimp \u0026amp; snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003eEnhances natural \u0026amp; blackwater aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e100% natural – chemical-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003eCommonly Used For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eFish breeding \u0026amp; spawning tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eBetta, gourami, rasboras \u0026amp; nano fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eCaridina \u0026amp; Neocaridina shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eSnails, crayfish \u0026amp; bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eNatural \u0026amp; blackwater aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eRinse thoroughly before use. 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