{"product_id":"ceramic-nature-half-log","title":"Ceramic Nature - Ceramic Half-log","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_77e7ba5184b051eb-1188\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvide your aquatic life with a safe, natural sanctuary that actively supports healthy water chemistry.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2140\"\u003eHand-crafted in the Netherlands from premium-grade clay, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2140\"\u003eCeramic Nature Half-Log\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2140 citation-end-2140\"\u003e is an essential piece of hardscape designed to mimic natural underwater environments.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_77e7ba5184b051eb-1189\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2139 citation-end-2139\"\u003eAquarium fish—particularly nocturnal species, bottom-dwellers, and shy territorial breeds—require secure hiding places to reduce stress and establish territory.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2138 citation-end-2138\"\u003eThe Half-Log offers an accessible, open-bottomed cave structure that provides shelter while allowing you to monitor your pets easily.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2137 citation-end-2137\"\u003eBeyond its aesthetic and behavioral benefits, its highly porous ceramic surface acts as a natural biological filter, hosting beneficial nitrifying bacteria that convert toxic ammonia and nitrites into safer nitrates.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_77e7ba5184b051eb-1190\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2136 citation-end-2136\"\u003eWhether you are establishing your very first freshwater tank or setting up a thriving community environment, this durable, non-toxic ornament seamlessly blends natural appearance with biological functionality.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature \u0026amp; Beginner Benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% natural, non-toxic porous ceramic clay (safe for fish, invertebrates, and plants).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eColorfast Technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural pigment is fired directly into the clay—will not fade, leak toxins, or discolour water over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiological Filtration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorous micro-structure offers extensive surface area to colonize beneficial filtration bacteria.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces fish stress by providing secure territory, breeding shelter, and hiding spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant-Friendly Base\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal texture for attaching live mosses, \u003ci\u003eAnubias\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/i\u003e with thread or plant gel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEase of Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth, non-leaching surface; 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