Italian Cypress Cones (Pack of 5)

Italian Cypress Cones — Tiny Cones, Big Benefits for Your Bioactive Setup

Italian Cypress Cones (Cupressus sempervirens) are a natural bioactive terrarium supply for terrariums and isopods. Their compact size makes them ideal for smaller isopod species and tight bioactive setups, providing natural shelter, a foraging surface, and a slow-release food source all in one.

Each pack contains 5 cones for £1.00 — great value for your colony.

Why Isopods & Millipedes Love Italian Cypress Cones

• Perfect size for smaller species — Their compact form is ideally suited to smaller isopod species and juvenile invertebrates that find larger botanicals overwhelming.
• Natural shelter & hides — The layered scales create cosy nooks for isopods to tuck into, rest, and moult safely away from light and disturbance.
• Natural food source — As cones slowly soften and break down, isopods and millipedes will graze on the organic matter, fungi, and biofilm that develop on the surface.
• Tannin release — Releases beneficial tannins, contributing to a slightly acidic, naturalistic environment many invertebrate species thrive in.
• Drives the decomposition cycle — Perfect for clean-up crews and healthy ecosystems, feeding beneficial bacteria, fungi, and microfauna as they break down.
• 100% natural & chemical-free — Sustainably sourced and safe for all bioactive inhabitants.

Great for Reptiles & Amphibians

• Dart frogs & tree frogs — Their small size makes them ideal for nano and micro vivarium builds. Italian cypress cones add naturalistic texture and support microfauna populations in dart frog setups.
• Lizards & geckos — Great for smaller species such as mourning geckos and day geckos, adding ground-level enrichment and naturalistic detail to bioactive builds.
• Salamanders & newts — Scattered across the substrate, they provide foraging surfaces and humid microhabitats for terrestrial salamander species.

Great for Aquariums & Aquatic Setups

• Shrimp tanks — Dwarf shrimp such as Neocaridina and Caridina graze on the biofilm that develops on decomposing cones — a popular and practical shrimp tank addition.
• Blackwater aquariums — Italian cypress cones release gentle tannins into the water, contributing to a soft, acidic environment that benefits bettas, tetras, and dwarf cichlids.
• Nano tanks & paludariums — Their compact size makes them perfect for nano aquascapes and the terrestrial zone of paludarium builds.

Great for Small Pets

• Hamsters, gerbils & mice — Small rodents enjoy investigating and interacting with compact natural cones, adding foraging enrichment and natural texture to their enclosures.
• Rats — Can be scattered through the enclosure or used in foraging activities to encourage natural exploratory behaviour.

Great for Invertebrates

• Tarantulas & scorpions — Add natural ground cover and texture to bioactive tarantula and scorpion enclosures.
• Stick insects & beetles — Provide foraging surfaces and structural enrichment in naturalistic setups.

Great for Birds

• Finches, canaries & budgies — Small birds enjoy pecking at and interacting with compact natural cones, adding stimulation and variety to their environment.
• Planted & bioactive aviaries — Scattered across the aviary floor, Italian cypress cones add a naturalistic aesthetic and encourage natural foraging behaviours.

A high-quality organic material for bioactive setups UK-wide, suitable for reptiles, amphibians, aquariums, small pets, birds, and microfauna habitats, as well as all isopod and millipede species including Porcellio scaber, Armadillidium vulgare, Cubaris sp., Narceus sp., and many more.

Disclaimer: While every effort is taken to ensure our products are safe for use, we strongly recommend cleaning and sterilising them yourself before introducing them to your enclosure.