{"product_id":"pear-pods","title":"Pear Pods","description":"\u003cp\u003ePear seed pods are thick, sectioned pods from the \u003cem\u003eSchrebera swietenoides\u003c\/em\u003e tree, known by several common names including pear pods, mohka pods, and beguni fruit. One of the most durable botanicals available, pear pods hold their structure exceptionally well in both aquariums and terrariums, making them a long-lasting addition to any \u003cstrong\u003eblackwater\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ebiotope aquascape\u003c\/strong\u003e built on the \u003cstrong\u003ebotanical method\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSchrebera swietenoides\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear pod, mohka pod, beguni fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.25 to 2 inches long and 1 to 1.25 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Natural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organically sourced and naturally dried, free from artificial chemicals — safe and sustainable for all applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e When properly prepared, pear pods release a moderate amount of tannins, promote \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and provide natural hiding spots that stimulate natural behaviors in fish and shrimp. These are very dense pods that hold up exceptionally well over time — ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eblackwater\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebiotope aquascaping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpringtail Culture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear pods are an excellent pod for harvesting springtails from a soil culture — their dense structure and sectioned form give springtails plenty of surface area to colonize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBioactive Terrarium \u0026amp; Reptile Enclosures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides hiding spots and a food source for isopods, springtails, and reptiles. A safe, natural \u003cstrong\u003ereptile nut and seed pod\u003c\/strong\u003e option that enriches the substrate as it breaks down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Home Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect as bowl fillers or integrated into natural arrangements, terrariums, and potpourri.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Art Projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their unique sectioned shape and texture inspire creative possibilities in wreaths, mixed media art, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil for at least 15 minutes to help them sink and leach initial tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak in clean water overnight or longer, changing water daily, until fully waterlogged and desired tannin level is reached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once they sink and you've achieved your desired water coloration, add to your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a natural product, each pear pod is unique and will vary in size, shape, and coloration. Intended for decorative, craft, and aquarium\/vivarium use only. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNot\u003c\/u\u003e for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturePods Botanicals","offers":[{"title":"3 Pear Pods","offer_id":49228127830268,"sku":"3PearPods","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pear Pods","offer_id":49228127863036,"sku":"10PearPods","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound Pear Pods (90-100 Pear Pods)","offer_id":49228127895804,"sku":"1lbPear","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pounds Pear Pods (450-500 Pear Pods)","offer_id":49228127928572,"sku":"5lbPear","price":61.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pounds Pear Pods (900-1000 Pear Pods)","offer_id":49228127961340,"sku":"10lbPear","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6205\/3628\/files\/pearpods.jpg?v=1782474077","url":"https:\/\/www.wisepetclub.store\/products\/pear-pods","provider":"Wise Pet Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}