{"product_id":"budha-pod","title":"Budha Pod L(FL15)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eBuddha Pods are a premium, all-natural aquarium botanical prized by shrimp keepers and fish breeders for their \u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eunique hollow shape, textured surface, and long-lasting durability\u003c\/strong\u003e. These pods are ideal for creating natural freshwater and blackwater environments while providing \u003cstrong data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"457\"\u003esafe shelter and breeding spaces for fish, shrimp, and fry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eThanks to their naturally enclosed form, Buddha Pods are commonly used by fish as \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"589\"\u003espawning, egg-laying, and hiding structures\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping reduce stress and protect eggs and fry from predation. As the pod softens in water, it becomes an excellent grazing surface, encouraging the growth of beneficial biofilm and microorganisms essential for shrimp, snails, and young fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eBuddha Pods are especially popular in \u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eshrimp tanks, breeding setups, biotope aquariums, and natural aquascapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering both functional benefits and a striking organic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eExcellent \u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003enatural shelter \u0026amp; breeding structure for fish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eProvides protection for eggs, fry, and baby shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eReleases mild tannins for natural water conditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eEncourages biofilm \u0026amp; microorganism growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eLong-lasting grazing surface for shrimp \u0026amp; snails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eEnhances natural \u0026amp; blackwater aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e100% natural – no chemicals or additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eCommonly Used For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eFish breeding \u0026amp; spawning tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eCaridina \u0026amp; Neocaridina shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eSnails, crayfish \u0026amp; bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eNatural, blackwater \u0026amp; biotope aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eRinse thoroughly before use. Boil for 5–10 minutes if quicker sinking is required. Place directly into the aquarium or breeding tank and allow it to naturally break down over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABQUATICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491299950870,"sku":"budd-pod","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0903\/8348\/3158\/files\/budha-pod-966.webp?v=1782978736","url":"https:\/\/abquascape.com.au\/products\/budha-pod","provider":"abquascape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}