Bell Cup – Aquarium Botanicals (Pack of 3)

Bring something a little different to your aquarium with our Bell Cup Aquarium Botanicals. With their unusual bell-shaped structure, hollow centres and naturally weathered appearance, these fascinating botanicals add character and detail to blackwater aquariums, shrimp tanks and natural biotope setups.

Unlike traditional leaves and seed pods, Bell Cups introduce a more three-dimensional element to your aquascape, creating miniature hollows and interesting shapes across the aquarium floor.

Unique Natural Hiding Places

One of the most appealing features of Bell Cups is their distinctive hollow shape. When positioned amongst leaf litter or around driftwood, they create small sheltered spaces that shrimp, shrimplets and other tiny aquarium inhabitants can explore.

Their textured surfaces also provide areas where biofilm and microorganisms can develop, offering additional natural grazing opportunities for freshwater shrimp.

Create a Natural Botanical Landscape

Bell Cups are particularly effective for recreating the appearance of a tropical forest floor beneath the water.

Their warm, earthy brown tones complement dark substrates, driftwood and fallen leaves, while their unusual shapes break up flatter areas of the aquascape.

Use them alongside Indian Almond Leaves, alder cones, lotus pods and other aquarium botanicals to create a varied underwater landscape filled with natural textures and detail.

Natural Tannins & Blackwater Aquariums

As Bell Cups gradually soften and break down, they may release tannins and other organic compounds into the aquarium water.

These can contribute to the subtle amber colouration often associated with blackwater aquariums, although the amount released will depend on your water conditions and the quantity of botanicals used.

How to Use

Rinse thoroughly before use and soak in clean water to help the Bell Cups become waterlogged and sink.

Position them with their openings facing different directions to create a more natural arrangement. They look particularly effective nestled into leaf litter, partially surrounded by substrate or positioned beneath overhanging driftwood.

Key Features:

• Pack of 3 natural Bell Cup botanicals

• Unusual bell-shaped structure with hollow centres

• Creates miniature sheltered areas for shrimp and shrimplets

• Provides surfaces for beneficial biofilm development

• Adds three-dimensional detail to the aquarium floor

• Beautiful natural brown tones and weathered textures

• Ideal for blackwater, biotope and shrimp aquariums

• May release natural tannins into the water

• Perfect for creating tropical forest-floor-inspired aquascapes

• Each piece is naturally unique

Product Information:

• Product: Bell Cup

• Pack Size: 3 Pieces

• Type: Natural Aquarium Botanical

• Colour: Natural Brown

• Suitable for: Freshwater Aquariums

• Ideal for: Shrimp Tanks, Blackwater Aquariums, Biotopes and Botanical Aquascapes

Please note: Bell Cups are natural products, so colour, shape, size and texture will vary. They may initially float and can influence water colour and chemistry as they break down. Introduce gradually and monitor water parameters, particularly in smaller aquariums.