BlackWater Mini Coconut Pods
BlackWater Botanicals
Pickup available at 28 Wellesley Road Napier South
Usually ready in 4 hours
Shipping & Returns
All goods are shipped using NZPost or Post Haste services with signature required option by default.
We cannot guarantee the overnight services, this is a service that we pay for; but is not guaranteed.
We do not offer refunds for change of mind, any returns needs to be organised with our team first prior to sending back.
If shipments are delayed by the carrier, we may not offer any reimbursement, New Zealand Post (NZPost) should be contacted directly.
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FREE Delivery & Rural Charges Policy
The minimum spend for free delivery on dry goods cannot be combined with frozen goods.
Where you have not met the minimum spend for free delivery, our team may contact you for freight payment.
Rural (RD) addresses require additional charges. To avoid delays if your address is rural, please select the Rural shipping option.
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Scientific Name: Cocos nucifera
Origin: Tropical Asia
Description
Mini Coconut Pods are natural half-shell botanicals derived from the Cocos nucifera (Coconut Palm). Their compact size and rich brown color make them an attractive and functional addition to aquariums and terrariums. Each pod provides a rustic, natural look that enhances aquascapes while supporting a healthy ecosystem.
Key Features
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Provides natural shelters and spawning sites for small fish and shrimp
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Encourages biofilm growth, offering a natural food source for shrimp and fry
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Adds tropical character and realism to aquascapes and paludariums
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Long-lasting and resistant to decay, slowly enriching the habitat over time
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Helps mimic natural riverbed and forest environments
Preparation & Use
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Boil for 15–20 minutes to remove debris and ensure sinking.
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Rinse thoroughly before placing in the aquarium or terrarium.
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Pods will last several months, gradually softening and releasing trace tannins.
Ideal For
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Betta fish
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Dwarf cichlids & Apistogrammas
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Catfish & Corydoras
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Freshwater shrimp & fry
Size Guide: They're about (3cm) or so in diameter on average. Sold in packs of 10
