Description
Aquavitro Ceramic Hide series
The Aquavitro Ceramic Hide series, produced by Seachem’s premium Aquavitro line, includes cave-like structures (L1, L2, L3, L4, B1, B2, B3) designed as durable, non-toxic shelters for aquarium inhabitants, particularly shrimp, small fish, and invertebrates.
Unlike real wood, these ceramic alternatives are resistant to water damage, decay, and discoloration. The Hides do not impact pH or any other water parameters.
Ideal for axolotyls, Plecos, shrimp, and catfish species. They can also be used in terrariums and vivariums to provide the perfect hiding spot for hermit crabs, beetles, spiders, snails, toads, frogs, etc.
Features:
- Natural Aesthetic Design: Crafted to resemble natural wood or rock formations, with intricate textures and details that blend seamlessly into aquascapes, enhancing visual appeal.
- High-Quality Ceramic Material: Made from inert, non-toxic, high-fired ceramic that is safe for all aquatic environments and promotes beneficial biofilm and algae growth on its porous surface.
- Multiple Size Options: Available in seven (7) catering to nano tanks, shrimp setups, or larger community aquariums.
- Shelter and Hiding Spaces: Features multiple openings, chambers, and tunnels, providing secure hideouts for moulting shrimp, berried females, or shy fish.
- Versatile Placement: Lightweight and stackable, allowing creative aquascaping in both freshwater and saltwater setups.
Benefits:
- Durability and Safety: Ceramic construction ensures resistance to rot, warping, or discoloration, unlike organic materials like driftwood, with no impact on water chemistry (pH, hardness, etc.).
- Stress Reduction: Offers critical refuge for vulnerable species, reducing predation risk and stress, which can improve breeding success and overall health.
- Ecosystem Support: The porous surface fosters biofilm and algae, serving as a natural food source for grazing species like shrimp and snails, while supporting a bioactive tank environment.
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal upkeep – just rinse with tank water before use and occasionally to remove debris, with no risk of decay or chemical leaching.
- Aesthetic and Functional Flexibility: Enhances tank aesthetics with a natural look while providing functional hiding and breeding spaces, suitable for planted tanks, reef systems, or invertebrate-focused setups.
Specifications:
Material – Non-toxic, high-fired ceramic (inert, porous for microbial growth)
Approximate Size (L x W x H):
Model L1 – 20 x 9 x 5cm
Model L2 – 16 x 7.5 x 9cm
Model L3 – 13 x 7.5 x 5.5cm
Model L4 – 17 x 5.5 x 5.5cm
Model B1 – 19 x 5 x 9.5cm
Model B2 – 17 x 10 x 10.5cm
Model B3 – 22 x 10 x 12.5
