{"product_id":"blue-ribbon-exotic-environments-tree-root-hideaway","title":"Blue Ribbon Exotic Environments Tree Root Hideaway","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA knotted tree-root retreat for your fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Blue Ribbon Exotic Environments Tree Root Hideaway recreates a gnarled, submerged root system with a hollow center your fish can duck into and dart through. Molded in durable, non-toxic poly resin with hand-painted woodgrain detail, it brings a natural river or blackwater look to any aquascape without affecting your water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs well with driftwood, live plants, and other natural decor. Add it alongside our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-ribbon-exotic-environments-rock-tunnel-silk-plants\"\u003eRock Tunnel ornament\u003c\/a\u003e or browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater gear\u003c\/a\u003e to round out the scene.\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\u003eTree-root sculpt with a hollow hideaway for shelter and exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives shy and nocturnal fish a natural place to retreat, which lowers stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic hand-painted woodgrain finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, non-toxic poly resin that will not alter water chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for community, cichlid, catfish, pleco, and shrimp setups\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;\"\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;\"\u003eBlue Ribbon Exotic Environments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNon-toxic poly resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.5 x 5.5 x 4.5 in\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 aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eChina\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\u003eIs it safe for my fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is molded from non-toxic, aquarium-safe poly resin and will not leach or change your water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to prepare it first?\u003c\/strong\u003e Just rinse it in clean, dechlorinated water before placing it in the tank. No soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it float?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made to sit on the substrate. If it shifts during setup, tuck the base into your gravel or sand to anchor it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood for plecos and catfish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The hollow root makes an ideal daytime hideaway for bottom-dwellers and other cave-loving fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Ribbon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49140318503131,"sku":"BLU02040","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/BLU02040-2.png?v=1786741541","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-ribbon-exotic-environments-tree-root-hideaway","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}