{"product_id":"afzelia-pod","title":"Afzelia pod","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfzelia Pod – Premium Aquarium Botanical for Shrimp Tanks, Biofilm Growth \u0026amp; Natural Aquascapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Afzelia Pod is a striking aquarium botanical known for its hard outer shell and soft, fleshy inner material. This unique structure makes it one of the most biofilm-productive pods available—perfect for shrimp keepers who want to supercharge natural feeding opportunities in their tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSoft Interior = Heavy Biofilm Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fleshy inside of the Afzelia Pod breaks down slowly and produces a thick, mucousy biofilm that shrimp absolutely love—especially Caridina and Neocaridina species. It’s a natural, nutrient-rich grazing surface that supports shrimp growth and colony health.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHard Protective Shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the inner flesh softens, the outer shell remains sturdy, making the pod a long-lasting feature in aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Shrimp \u0026amp; Fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaby shrimp thrive on the dense biofilm these pods create, and microfauna quickly colonize the interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTannin Release \u0026amp; Water Conditioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffers mild tannins and humic substances that help create a stable, natural blackwater environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Natural Decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts rugged pod shape adds a forest-floor, botanical look to blackwater tanks, biotopes, and nature-style aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Note (Biofilm Warning)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the inner portion is soft and nutrient-rich, the Afzelia Pod will produce a thick mucousy biofilm in the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you want strong biofilm for shrimp → use directly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you wish to reduce this effect → pre-soak the pod for 1 week, changing the water every few days to remove most of the initial breakdown material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse the pod thoroughly. Use directly for biofilm-rich shrimp tanks or pre-soak for a milder effect. Replace once the interior fully decomposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wylde Shrimp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57000563081603,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/0179\/1107\/files\/CE4CF507-29EE-478D-A5F9-EC3683EBFDA2.png?v=1768429813","url":"https:\/\/wyldeshrimp.com\/products\/afzelia-pod","provider":"Wylde Shrimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}