Bioscape Hide Cave M Diameter 6-7cm 30-40cm length
Water type
Freshwater + Saltwater
Part no.
VINE19
Bioscape Hide Cave M Diameter 6-7cm 30-40cm length
A snug tunnel sized for smaller fish and shrimp. The Bioscape Hide Cave M is a tube-shaped aquarium hide, 6–7cm in diameter and 30–40cm long — narrower and longer than the Hide Cave L, and better suited to smaller fish, shrimp and crayfish that want a tight, secure space.
Key features
- 6–7cm diameter, 30–40cm length — a longer, narrower tunnel than the L size, suited to smaller-bodied fish and invertebrates.
- Open at both ends — an escape route as well as a hiding spot, which cuts down on cornering between tankmates.
- Doubles as a spawning cave — suits smaller cave-spawning fish and shrimp that breed in an enclosed tube.
- One shelter per territorial fish — adding a hide each for territorial tankmates reduces aggression more reliably than adding tank volume.
Specifications
| SKU | VINE19 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 6–7cm |
| Length | 30–40cm |
| Shape | Open tube, both ends open |
| Use | Hide, territory marker, spawning cave |
As a natural-form item, exact diameter and length vary within the stated ranges piece to piece. Bioscape doesn't publish an exact material composition or weight for this product on their AU site.
Large or medium — which do I need?
| VINE20 – Large | VINE19 – Medium | |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 8–12cm | 6–7cm |
| Length | 20–30cm | 30–40cm |
| Best for | Plecos, larger cichlids and other bigger cave-dwellers | Smaller fish, shrimp and crayfish, or a longer, narrower tunnel |
The narrower 6–7cm diameter suits fish and shrimp that want a tight-fitting tunnel; if you're housing a larger pleco or cichlid that needs to turn around inside, the Hide Cave L's 8–12cm diameter is the better fit.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for: smaller fish, shrimp, crayfish and other invertebrates, and smaller cave-spawning species.
- Not suitable for: larger plecos or cichlids that need to turn around inside the tube — the wider Hide Cave L (VINE20) suits those better.
Care and maintenance
Rinse before adding to the tank. Watch water clarity for the first day or two after adding any new hardscape or ornament and be prepared to do a water change if needed.
Warranty and delivery
Covered against manufacturing defects on arrival, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard parcel delivery applies.
Common questions
What's the difference between this and the Hide Cave L?
Diameter and length. The M is 6–7cm diameter by 30–40cm, for smaller fish and shrimp; the L is 8–12cm diameter by 20–30cm, for plecos and larger cichlids.
Is this suitable for shrimp?
Yes — the narrow tube shape suits shrimp and crayfish as well as small fish.
Will it work as a breeding cave?
Yes — the open-tube shape suits smaller cave-spawning species that breed inside an enclosed tunnel.
What is it made from?
Bioscape doesn't publish the exact material composition for this piece on their AU site — contact us if you need that confirmed before ordering.
