{"product_id":"pear-pods","title":"Pear Pods","description":"\u003ch2\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.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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\n\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":52486027706500,"sku":"3PearPods","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pear Pods","offer_id":52486027739268,"sku":"10PearPods","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound Pear Pods (90-100 Pear Pods)","offer_id":52486027772036,"sku":"1lbPear","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pounds Pear Pods (450-500 Pear Pods)","offer_id":52486027804804,"sku":"5lbPear","price":61.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pounds Pear Pods (900-1000 Pear Pods)","offer_id":52486027837572,"sku":"10lbPear","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/pearpods.jpg?v=1783473142","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/es\/products\/pear-pods","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}