{"product_id":"bioscape-catfish-stone-cave","title":"Bioscape Catfish Stone Cave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA resin cave sized for bottom-dwellers to actually use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Catfish Stone Cave is an 8 × 17 × 5 cm resin hide carved with a catfish motif, built to give catfish, plecos and other cave-seeking fish a snug, enclosed spot rather than open decor with no real shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue hide, not just decor\u003c\/strong\u003e — the enclosed cave shape gives shy or nocturnal fish somewhere to retreat during the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResin construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — inert in water, won't affect pH or hardness the way some natural rock can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarved catfish detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e — decorative on the outside, functional on the inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBIS454\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 × 17 × 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 8 cm high and 17 cm long, it suits most standard and nano tanks with room on the substrate for a piece this size. Bioscape doesn't publish a weight figure for this piece, so check it sits stable on your substrate before stocking the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater and marine aquariums as a hide for catfish, plecos, cichlids and other cave-dwelling fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fish too large to comfortably fit the cave opening — check your fish's adult size against the cave's dimensions before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse in plain water before adding to the tank. Being resin rather than natural stone, it won't leach tannins or affect pH, and doesn't need soaking or preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law if faulty on arrival. Ships as a small parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this affect my water chemistry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — resin decor is inert and won't shift pH, KH or GH the way some natural rock can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, plain resin decor doesn't affect marine invertebrates or corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need to be soaked before use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, resin decor can go straight into the tank after a rinse — unlike natural wood or some rock, it won't leach tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293060251939,"sku":"BIS454","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-catfish-stone-cave-43179158503715.webp?v=1790234537","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-catfish-stone-cave","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}