{"product_id":"cichlid-cave","title":"Ceramic Nature Cichlid cave","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6eeeab719424c1f9-1262\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2281\"\u003eGive your aquarium inhabitants a secure, natural habitat with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2281\"\u003eCeramic Nature Cichlid Cave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2281 citation-end-2281\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2280 citation-end-2280\"\u003eDesigned specifically to meet the behavioral needs of territorial cichlids, catfish, and other freshwater species, this shelter serves as a stress-reducing sanctuary and an ideal spawning site.\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_6eeeab719424c1f9-1263\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2279 citation-end-2279\"\u003eCrafted by hand in the Netherlands, each cave features a natural tree-bark texture that seamlessly integrates into aquascaped tanks.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2278 citation-end-2278\"\u003eUnlike painted plastic ornaments, the natural clay color is kiln-baked into the material, ensuring zero chemical leaching, fading, or water contamination over time.\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\u003ch4\u003eKey Benefits for Beginner Aquarists\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReduces Aggression \u0026amp; Stress:\u003c\/b\u003e Cichlids are naturally territorial. Providing a designated visual barrier and shelter decreases bullying, fin-nipping, and overall tank stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6eeeab719424c1f9-1264\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupports Biological Filtration:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2277 citation-end-2277\"\u003eThe porous ceramic structure acts as a home for beneficial nitrifying bacteria, helping maintain stable, clean water parameters.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_6eeeab719424c1f9-1265\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant-Friendly Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2276 citation-end-2276\"\u003eThe textured exterior allows live aquatic plants (such as Anubias, Java Fern, or Java Moss) to easily anchor and grow directly onto the cave.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\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\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHiding spot, territory barrier, and breeding cave for cichlids, catfish, \u0026amp; invertebrates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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% Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Natural Ceramic (Baked Clay)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Safety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully inert; will not alter pH, KH, or release toxins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow maintenance; easily scrubbed with warm water and a soft brush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (Medium)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 cm x 13 cm x 13 cm (Entrance Hole: approx. Ø 3 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Ceramic Nature","offers":[{"title":"Xsmall: 7 x 7 x 7 cm - size of hole ca. Ø3 cm","offer_id":56806364250452,"sku":"45043","price":12.81,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium: 13 x 13 x 13 cm - size of hole ca. Ø3 cm","offer_id":56806364283220,"sku":"45045","price":19.82,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/45043-CichlidcaveXS.webp?v=1786814479","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/cichlid-cave","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}