{"product_id":"aquavitro-shrimp-cubes-5-pcs","title":"Aquavitro Shrimp Cubes 5 pcs.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive stackable ceramic dens shrimp actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquavitro Shrimp Cubes are a set of five small hollow ceramic cubes from Seachem's aquavitro shrimp care range, each about 2 x 2 x 2 cm. Stack them into towers, walls or scattered dens - every cube is a bolt-hole for a moulting or berried shrimp, and every ceramic surface grows the biofilm and fine algae shrimp graze on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet of 5 hollow ceramic cubes\u003c\/strong\u003e - each approximately 2 x 2 x 2 cm, small enough to use several per nano tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable in any configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e - rebuild the layout any time without committing to a fixed aquascape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows biofilm and fine algae\u003c\/strong\u003e - the ceramic surface becomes a grazing ground shrimp return to on its own, on top of working as a hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium-safe ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e - inert in both freshwater and saltwater, so it won't affect water chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as moulting and breeding cover\u003c\/strong\u003e - shrimp are at their most vulnerable just after moulting and while carrying eggs, and a hollow cube gives them somewhere to retreat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ceramic cubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCube dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2 x 2 x 2 cm each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium-safe ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePreparation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse under tap water before use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting them up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse each cube under tap water before adding it to the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStack them as towers, scatter them individually, or build a wall - there's no fixed way to arrange them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive the biofilm a few weeks to establish on the ceramic surface before expecting to see shrimp grazing on it regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e shrimp and nano tanks, breeding setups where berried females need seclusion, and any freshwater or saltwater aquarium wanting extra hard-surface area for biofilm and grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e tanks with large or boisterous fish likely to knock a stack over, since these are lightweight and freestanding rather than fixed in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquavitro Shrimp Dome, for a mix of enclosed and low-profile hides in the same tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA fine leaf litter or botanicals layer, which grows biofilm alongside the ceramic surfaces for extra grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sponge filter, which is gentle enough for a shrimp-only tank stocked with these hides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic is inert and doesn't carry a manufacturer warranty term as such; your rights under the Australian Consumer Law cover faults regardless. Standard parcel freight applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to cycle these before shrimp use them?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cycling is required for the cubes themselves - just rinse before adding them. The biofilm that shrimp graze on builds up naturally over the following weeks once the cubes are in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill these raise my pH or hardness?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The ceramic is inert and won't affect water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these in a saltwater tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, AquaVitro markets these for both freshwater and saltwater use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many cubes does a nano tank need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquaVitro doesn't publish a stocking guide for this. As a general rule, more hides reduce stress in a colony of shrimp, so a full 5-cube set stacked into two or three small groups suits most nano setups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaVitro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773853258019,"sku":"725168-7085","price":37.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/b14.jpg?v=1782101644","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-cubes-5-pcs","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}