{"product_id":"small-bell-cup-pod","title":"Small Bell Cup Pod","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003eBell Cups are the naturally dried fruit capsules of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003eAegle marmelos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003e tree, commonly known as Bael fruit, Bael cups, or Indian Bael.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  These pods offer both a hide for small animals and are a food source for isopods, springtails, shrimp, and aquarium inhabitants that like biofilm.  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlease visit our sister website www.naturepodsbotanicals.com for bulk quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1.6 to 2 inches in diameter.  About the size of a golf ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Natural:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Organically sourced and naturally dried, these pods 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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Versatile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 and act as a spawning site for them as well.  These pods are sturdy, but it's recommended to remove any of the leftover fruit that may be softened by the boiling process.  This is especially important in smaller aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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, provides hides for small reptiles and amphibians such as dart frogs, enriches the substrate by releasing nutrients as they break down, and encourages natural and instinctive behaviors such as forging and exploring.  Some bell cups can also hold water, and they also can be attached to the background and a plant can be potted in it for some unique decor.  No additional preparation of the botanicals is necessary for bioactive enclosures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Boil the pods for at least 30 minutes to help them sink and leach initial tannins.  Removing any softened fruit pulp is also advised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebell cup seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pod is unique and will vary in size, shape, and coloration. These pods are intended for decorative, craft, and aquarium\/vivarium use only and are not for human consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPS FREE WITH LIVE ANIMAL PURCHASES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Heart Bugs","offers":[{"title":"1 Small Bell Cup","offer_id":59949027360849,"sku":"1 Small Bell cup","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Small Bell Cups","offer_id":59949027393617,"sku":"3 Small Bell cup","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Small Bell Cups","offer_id":59949027426385,"sku":"10 Small Bell cups","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/2539\/6561\/files\/bell-cup-pod-1634797.jpg?v=1763810639","url":"https:\/\/iheartbugs.com\/products\/small-bell-cup-pod","provider":"IHEARTBUGS, INC.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}