Pterygota Alata or the 'Buddha Nut' is a fruit seed native to regions in South Asia. They have been used by locals for centuries for medicinal purposes treating a range of ailments. The Pterygota Alata tree can be found near streams, lakes and rivers and over time their fruit seeds fall into the water source below creating a rich biotope for fish and shrimp. Adding Buddha Nuts to aquariums help mimic your inhabitants natural environment.  Also a great hide for tarantulas, amphibians or small reptiles and other small animals. A natural accent for any tropical or desert terrarium. 

Each nut is approximately 4-5 inches.  

1 Buddha Nut is included. 

Preparation:

How to Get the 'Tint':

Botanicals can be used in your aquarium to achieve various outcomes. If your enjoy the 'tinted' look, these botanicals will help you get this without hesitation.

We recommend to boil all botanicals for approximately 40 minutes to clean away any bacteria, dirt and debris. Afterwards, allow your botanicals to sit over night in clean water, rinse, and place into aquarium. If they do not yet sink, you can weigh them down with stones, substrate etc. until they are fully waterlogged.

How to Get Minimal or No 'Tint':

Some Aquascapers prefer to have less of the 'tint affect' in the form of taninns released from botanicals. No problem! Repeat the boiling instructions above. Afterwards, soak botanicals in clean water for a few days. Once the botanicals are in the aquarium, you may have to do water changes more often depending on your desired level of tint.