Whole Split Mokha pod (Lampada Pod) (20 Pack)

If you want to create beautiful, authentic aquascapes for your blackwater aquarium, Mokha Pods are a superb natural choice. These woody botanicals are especially well suited to Southeast Asian biotope aquariums and bioactive vivariums, adding both visual interest and functional benefits.

Mokha Pods release tannins gradually, slowly enriching the water with natural blackwater colouration over time. Their split, textured structure creates natural hideaways for small fish while encouraging biofilm growth that shrimp and bottom-dwelling species actively forage on. As they age in the aquarium, they become increasingly integrated into the ecosystem, enhancing both aesthetics and biological stability.

All Castle Dawn Aquatics botanicals are organically sourced and naturally sun-dried without the use of chemicals or ethanol.

Tannins Released: Medium (gradual release)

Key Features and Important Notes:

• What’s Included:
  1 × Pack of Mokha Pods
  ⚠️ For aquarium use only. Not for human consumption.
• Average Size:
  Approximately 6 cm
  Approximately 2.36 inches
• Source:
  India
• Flora:
  Shrebera swietenioides
• Gradual Tannin Release:
  Slowly releases beneficial tannins, allowing controlled blackwater coloration and long-term water conditioning.
• Natural Aquascape Accent:
  Woody texture and split structure add depth, realism, and visual contrast to blackwater and biotope aquascapes.
• Shelter and Foraging:
  Provides natural hideaways for small fish while promoting biofilm growth for shrimp, plecos, and bottom dwellers.
• pH Support:
  Helps lower pH gently, supporting soft-water species and Southeast Asian biotope setups.
• Breeding Support:
  Suitable for natural breeding ponds and infusoria production for fry.
• Preparation Instructions:
  Boil for 60 minutes, then soak in cold water overnight before adding to your aquarium.
• Organic and Safe:
  Organically sourced, naturally sun-dried, and free from pesticides, chemicals, and ethanol.
• Natural Variation:
  This is a natural product. Colour, shape, and size will vary from piece to piece.
• Conservation Support:
  Part of the Wild Betta Rescue Program. Every purchase helps support conservation efforts across Southeast Asia.