Bioscape Broken Iranian Vase 20 x 18cm XLarge
Water type
Freshwater + Marine
Bioscape Broken Iranian Vase 20 x 18cm XLarge
A cracked vase makes a hiding spot with character. The Bioscape Broken Iranian Vase is a 20 x 18 cm hand-painted resin ornament styled as a fractured urn, sized to sit as a feature piece in a mid-sized freshwater or marine aquarium or a large terrarium. Cast and painted from non-toxic resin, it's safe to submerge once rinsed and gives fish, shrimp or reptiles a broken opening to explore or shelter in.
Key features
- Hand-painted detail — cast and hand-painted in relief, so the broken edges and surface texture read as genuine ruins rather than a flat moulded shape.
- Non-toxic resin — safe to submerge permanently in freshwater or marine water once rinsed.
- Open interior — the fractured opening gives smaller fish, shrimp or reptiles somewhere to duck into.
- One size — 20 x 18 cm, sold as a single ornament.
Specifications
| SKU | BIS329 |
|---|---|
| Barcode | 9327975047108 |
| Dimensions | 20 x 18 cm |
| Material | Non-toxic resin |
| Suitability | Freshwater and marine aquariums, terrariums |
Will it fit my tank?
At 20 x 18 cm, the vase suits mid-sized to large aquariums and terrariums where it can sit as a feature piece rather than crowd a smaller footprint. Bioscape hasn't published a weight figure for this piece — if floor space or glass clearance is tight, measure your available footprint against the 20 x 18 cm dimensions before ordering.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for: freshwater and marine aquariums, and terrarium or paludarium builds where a resin ornament won't be damaged by substrate or humidity.
- Not suitable for: positioning loose on an open sand bed in a reef tank — sit it against the back glass instead, so it can't topple onto coral.
Safety
Rinse the vase under clean water before adding it to your system, to clear dust or resin residue from moulding. It has no sharp edges, but check the broken rim on delivery for transit chips before placing it where fish will swim through.
Care and maintenance
Wipe down algae growth with an aquarium-safe brush during routine tank maintenance. The resin won't degrade in water, so it can stay in place indefinitely.
Goes well with
Pairs with Bioscape's other ruin-style ornaments and a natural gravel or sand substrate to finish an aged, sunken-city look.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law against transit damage or manufacturing faults. Ships as a standard parcel.
Common questions
Is this safe for shrimp and snails?
Yes. It's cast from non-toxic resin with no dyes or coatings that leach into water, so it's safe for shrimp, snails and other invertebrates once rinsed.
Will it fade or discolour over time?
Bioscape hasn't published a lifespan figure for the painted finish. Resin ornaments like this typically hold their colour well long-term, though sustained exposure to strong marine lighting or reef water chemistry can dull painted detail faster than in a low-light freshwater setup.
Can I use this in a terrarium instead of an aquarium?
Yes — the resin construction handles both submerged aquarium use and the humidity of a terrarium or paludarium build.
