{"product_id":"aquavitro-shrimp-tube","title":"AquaVitro Shrimp Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA safe retreat for your shrimp.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a great addition to any shrimp or nano tank. Pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater shrimp and inverts\u003c\/a\u003e and browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater gear\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefuge that eases stress and helps shrimp avoid predation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtection during the vulnerable period right after a molt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet, dark seclusion for berried females during breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorous ceramic surface grows biofilm and algae as a natural food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInert ceramic that will not alter your water chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquaVitro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCeramic shrimp shelter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp and nano aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shrimp is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Dwarf shrimp like cherry (Neocaridina) and crystal (Caridina), and it also suits small fish and fry that want a place to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it change my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The ceramic is inert and will not affect your parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e One per small colony is a good start; add more as the colony grows or in larger tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need special care?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, just rinse it before first use. The biofilm that forms afterward is beneficial and shrimp love it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaVitro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49148047720667,"sku":"7078","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/7078-shrimptube.png?v=1786905079","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-tube","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}