AquaVitro Shrimp Tube

A safe retreat for your shrimp. The AquaVitro Shrimp Tube is a ceramic refuge that gives dwarf shrimp a dark, secure place to hide, molt, and breed. Small shrimp are most vulnerable right after they shed their exoskeleton, and berried females look for seclusion while carrying eggs, so a dedicated hide lowers stress and improves survival. The porous ceramic surface also grows biofilm and algae over time, a natural food source your shrimp will graze around the clock.

It is a great addition to any shrimp or nano tank. Pair it with our freshwater shrimp and inverts and browse more freshwater gear.

Features

• Refuge that eases stress and helps shrimp avoid predation
• Protection during the vulnerable period right after a molt
• Quiet, dark seclusion for berried females during breeding
• Porous ceramic surface grows biofilm and algae as a natural food
• Inert ceramic that will not alter your water chemistry

How to use

Rinse the tube in clean, dechlorinated water, then set it on the substrate or nestle it into your hardscape. Your shrimp will find it on their own. Over the first few weeks it develops a natural biofilm your shrimp will graze.

Specifications

FAQ

What shrimp is it for? Dwarf shrimp like cherry (Neocaridina) and crystal (Caridina), and it also suits small fish and fry that want a place to hide.

Will it change my water? No. The ceramic is inert and will not affect your parameters.

How many should I use? One per small colony is a good start; add more as the colony grows or in larger tanks.

Does it need special care? No, just rinse it before first use. The biofilm that forms afterward is beneficial and shrimp love it.