{"product_id":"aquavitro-shrimp-stacks-3-pcs","title":"Aquavitro Shrimp Stacks 3 pcs.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree ceramic pipes shrimp can stack into their own hideout.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquavitro Shrimp Stacks are a set of three ceramic tubes, each 2 x 2 x 6 cm, from Seachem's aquavitro shrimp care range. Lay them flat, stack them into a pyramid or scatter them through the scape - shrimp use the tubes as a bolt-hole when moulting or carrying eggs, and the ceramic surface grows the biofilm and fine algae they graze on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree 2 x 2 x 6 cm ceramic pipes\u003c\/strong\u003e - a shorter run than the 5-piece Shrimp Pipes set, sized for smaller layouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStack any way you like\u003c\/strong\u003e - flat, pyramid or scattered, and rearranged whenever you rescape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelters shrimp during moulting\u003c\/strong\u003e - cover for the window 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 shrimp feed on as it establishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh and saltwater safe\u003c\/strong\u003e - aquavitro states the pipes may be used in fresh and saltwater with no concerns noted.\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\u003e3 ceramic pipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePipe dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 2 x 6 cm each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeramic\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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pipe set do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePipe size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-stacks-3-pcs\"\u003eShrimp Stacks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 pipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 2 x 6 cm each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-pipes-5-pcs\"\u003eShrimp Pipes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 pipes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3 x 1.3 x 5 cm each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacks is the larger-diameter, shorter-count option; Pipes is the smaller-diameter, higher-count option. Both stack together, so a mixed set gives more configurations than either alone.\u003c\/p\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 and planted tanks, breeding setups where berried females need seclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e tanks housing fish large or determined enough to hunt shrimp through an open-ended tube - the pipes offer refuge, not protection from a predator that can reach in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSetting them up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse under tap water before placing them in the aquarium, then arrange as desired. No cycling or curing is needed - biofilm and fine algae develop naturally on the ceramic surface 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-pipes-5-pcs\"\u003eAquavitro Shrimp Pipes\u003c\/a\u003e - the larger 5-piece set, for mixing pipe diameters in one stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-small-hut\"\u003eAquavitro Shrimp Small Hut\u003c\/a\u003e - an enclosed hide to pair with the open-ended pipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-stars-5-pcs\"\u003eAquavitro Shrimp Stars\u003c\/a\u003e - interlocking pieces that combine with the pipes into a larger structure.\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 pipes before adding them to my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Aquavitro's instructions are to rinse under tap water, then place the pipes in the aquarium as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between Shrimp Stacks and Shrimp Pipes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStacks is three pipes at 2 x 2 x 6 cm each; Pipes is five pipes at 1.3 x 1.3 x 5 cm each. Stacks has the larger diameter and shorter length per piece, Pipes has more pieces to arrange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use these in a saltwater or reef tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Aquavitro states the ceramic pipes may be used in fresh and saltwater with no concerns noted for either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill they need cleaning once they're in the tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for the shrimp's sake - they're designed to grow biofilm and fine algae as a grazing surface, so a light coating is the product doing its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"AquaVitro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54773853225251,"sku":"725167-7084","price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/7084-shrimp_stacks-package-scaled.png?v=1772063639","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-stacks-3-pcs","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}