{"product_id":"large-acorn-caps-7-count","title":"Large Acorn Caps - 7 Count","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an assorted pack of 7 large acorn caps from Burr Oak trees and Sawtooth Oak tree.  Four of the large acorn caps have a fringe, and three do not have a fringe.  These caps are about the size of a US quarter.  Isopods and springtails enjoy acorn caps and they make excellent ground scatter in a terrarium.  These will also release tannins in a blackwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Approximately 1 to 1.25 inches in diameter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Natural:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Organically sourced and naturally dried, these caps are free from artificial chemicals, making them a safe and sustainable choice for various applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Versatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen properly prepared, they can release a moderate amount of tannin, promote biofilm, and they provide unique hiding spots and contribute to a natural environment which stimulates natural behaviors for fish and shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBioactive Terrariums:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides hiding spots and a food source for isopods, and springtails, enriches the substrate by releasing nutrients as they break down, and encourages natural and instinctive behaviors such as forging and exploring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Home Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Perfect as bowl filler or integrated into larger natural arrangements, terrariums, and potpourri.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Art Projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their unique shape and texture inspire endless creative possibilities in wreaths, mixed media art, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation for Aquarium\/Paludarium Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boil the caps for at least 10 minutes to help them sink and leach initial tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoak:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soak in clean water overnight or longer if needed, changing the water daily, until they are fully waterlogged and the desired amount of tannin has been leached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Once they sink and you've achieved your desired water coloration, they are ready to be added to your setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAs a natural product, each acorn cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is unique and will vary in size, shape, and coloration. 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