{"product_id":"bioscape-queen-conch-shell-22cm","title":"Bioscape Queen Conch Shell 22cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA hand-finished resin replica of a queen conch shell, sized to work as a standalone centrepiece or a fish hideaway.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Queen Conch Shell is a 22cm ornament cast and hand-painted to reproduce the ridged, spiralling form and flared lip of a real queen conch, with a hollow interior fish and shrimp can shelter in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge single centrepiece\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 22cm it reads as a feature piece rather than a background ornament, on its own or grouped with smaller shells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHollow shelter cavity\u003c\/strong\u003e — the shell's natural spiral shape leaves a hideaway space fish and shrimp can use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted resin\u003c\/strong\u003e — cast and finished by hand using non-toxic materials, so colour and texture vary slightly piece to piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — being resin rather than a natural calcium carbonate shell, it won't dissolve or affect pH and hardness over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic resin, hand-painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums as a decorative centrepiece or shelter. Not a natural shell, so it won't slowly buffer pH or add hardness the way a real calcareous shell can — if you're specifically after that effect, this ornament won't provide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly under running water before adding it to the tank to clear any manufacturing dust or loose resin particles. No soaking or curing is required — it's inert and won't leach into the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects under Bioscape's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this a real shell or a replica?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a hand-painted resin replica cast in the shape of a queen conch shell, not a natural shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it affect my water chemistry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — because it's resin rather than natural calcium carbonate shell, it's inert and won't raise pH or hardness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape markets it as safe for both freshwater and marine setups. As with any new ornament in a sensitive reef system, rinse it well and introduce it gradually if you're being cautious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it float or sink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sinks and sits in place on the substrate; no gluing or weighting down is needed for normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293056483619,"sku":"BIS324","price":35.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-queen-conch-shell-2-43179148542243.webp?v=1790233448","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-queen-conch-shell-22cm","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}