{"product_id":"aquavitro-shrimp-small-hut","title":"Aquavitro Shrimp Small Hut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dark, perforated hideaway for a shrimp that needs to disappear.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Aquavitro Shrimp Small Hut is a 5.75 x 3.3 x 5 cm perforated ceramic hide from Seachem's aquavitro shrimp care range. Shrimp seek out dark, enclosed spots to lower stress and avoid predation, especially straight after moulting, when the new shell is soft, and while carrying eggs. The perforations let water and shrimp move freely while keeping the inside shaded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5.75 x 3.3 x 5 cm low-profile hide\u003c\/strong\u003e - sits comfortably in the foreground of a nano or planted tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerforated ceramic walls\u003c\/strong\u003e - water flows through so the interior doesn't stagnate, while shrimp stay hidden from view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelters shrimp during moulting\u003c\/strong\u003e - cover for the period when a soft new shell leaves them exposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeclusion for berried females\u003c\/strong\u003e - a retreat for shrimp carrying eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as a grazing surface\u003c\/strong\u003e - the ceramic grows biofilm and fine algae as it establishes, a food source in its own right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and saltwater safe\u003c\/strong\u003e - aquavitro states there are no concerns using it in saltwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.75 x 3.3 x 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic, perforated\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\u003eRinsing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRinse under tap water before first use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7076\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater and saltwater shrimp aquariums, nano tanks, breeding setups, foreground placement in a planted scape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e tanks with fish able to reach through the perforations - the openings that let shrimp and water pass also let a slim-bodied predator try its luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse under tap water, then place wherever suits the layout. No cycling or curing is required - biofilm and fine algae develop on the ceramic naturally as the tank matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-tall-hut\"\u003eAquavitro Shrimp Tall Hut\u003c\/a\u003e - the upright companion piece, for a taller hide elsewhere in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-pipes-5-pcs\"\u003eAquavitro Shrimp Pipes\u003c\/a\u003e - open-ended tubes to pair with the enclosed hut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-stars-5-pcs\"\u003eAquavitro Shrimp Stars\u003c\/a\u003e - interlocking pieces to build out a larger refuge around the hut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquavitro does not publish a warranty term for its ceramic shrimp decor. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply regardless. Ships as a standard parcel item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to rinse the hut before adding it to my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Aquavitro's instructions are to rinse under tap water, then place the hut in the aquarium as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for a saltwater or reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Aquavitro states there should be no concerns using the Small Hut in saltwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the Small Hut and the Tall Hut?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are perforated ceramic hides. The Small Hut is a low-profile 5.75 x 3.3 x 5 cm shape suited to foreground placement; the Tall Hut is an upright 3.8 x 4 x 9 cm tower that tucks between plants and hardscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it affect my water parameters?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquavitro doesn't publish a water-chemistry effect for the ceramic hide - it's decor, not a treatment, and no dosing or buffering claim is made for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AquaVitro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773853716771,"sku":"725161-7076","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/aquavitro-shrimp-small-hut-022499.webp?v=1790230836","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-small-hut","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}