{"product_id":"monkey-pod-chapeuzino-3-4inches","title":"Monkey Pod (Chapeuzino) 3-4inches","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"question\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eMonkey Pod\u003c\/em\u003e is the top portion of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.northerngecko.net\/products\/newcal-monkey-pot\"\u003eMonkey Pot\u003c\/a\u003e nut! The Monkey pod originates from the Lecythis elliptica, a large nut producing tree found in the Amazonian forests. This species is closely related to the tree that produces the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.northerngecko.net\/products\/newcal-ourico-pod\"\u003eOurico Pods\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonkey Pods provide a natural visual interest within a tank, but can also be used for various functional purposes within your bioactive terrarium or aquarium such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeposit site for dart frog tadpoles\/water holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalistic hide for small invertebrates, amphibians and geckos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monkey Pod averages \u003cstrong\u003e3-4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter. However, due to the nature of this product there will be natural variation in size and color of each pod. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used in an Aquarium we recommend boiling the Monkey Pods for at least an hour to remove any tannins that may be present in the nut. To ensure the water quality will not be affected in your aquarium, place the boiled nut in a separate bin of water for a day before adding it to your aquarium. This process will also encourage the nut to sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Northern Geckos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48197394596062,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/5268\/7582\/files\/IMG-0636.jpg?v=1777846114","url":"https:\/\/herphut.ca\/products\/monkey-pod-chapeuzino-3-4inches","provider":"Herp Hut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}