Lotus Pods – The Alien Planters of the Aquascaping World 🌌🌸

Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera

🌕 From Sacred Bloom to Shrimp Lounge

Transform your aquascape with the surreal, sculptural wonder of Lotus Pods—the dried seed heads of the sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), now repurposed as shrimp hideouts, moss planters, and biofilm hubs! Each pod features a collection of round, pitted chambers that create cozy microcaves, perfect for shrimplets, snails, and scavengers.

These pods slowly release mild tannins while adding a totally unique textural and vertical element to your tank. Whether nestled into your substrate or perched atop hardscape, lotus pods bring elegance, mystery, and a touch of the bizarre to any freshwater setup.

🌿 What to Expect:

• Dried, round pods with 8–15 deep “seed wells”

• Approx. 2–3" in diameter with earthy brown tones

• Slow tannin release and long-lasting structure

• Naturally porous—perfect for biofilm and moss

💧 How to Use:

• Rinse or boil briefly to waterlog before placing

• Use as-is or tie moss inside wells for lush shrimp gardens

• Place partially buried or wedged for stability

🦐 Why You’ll Love Them:

✅ Excellent shelter for shrimplets and fry
✅ Natural conversation-starter hardscape piece
✅ Holds moss, powdered food, or Indian almond crumbs
✅ Tannin-rich without clouding your water
✅ Blends well in blackwater, nature-style, or fantasy tanks

🎁 Bonus Tip:

Drop some powdered shrimp food directly into the wells of your lotus pod—it becomes an adorable, multi-lane snack bar that shrimp will line up for! 🍽️🦐