{"product_id":"blue-ribbon-rum-barrel-swim-through-small","title":"Blue Ribbon Rum Barrel Swim-Through (Small)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree weathered rum barrels spilled together on the sea floor, one standing with its lid off, one on its side with a hole right through it, and a third tipped against them. The open barrel and the side chamber both work as hideouts, and the through-hole is wide enough for small fish to swim clean through rather than just hover at the entrance. A nice bit of pirate scenery that actually earns its space in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal swim-through, not just a cave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Ribbon build these with large swim-through chambers and aeration holes, so water moves through the piece instead of going stagnant behind it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomewhere to hide.\u003c\/strong\u003e New or shy fish settle faster with a dark space to claim, and barrels suit the smaller community fish that would rattle around inside a big cave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast poly-resin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Ribbon cast true-to-life wood grain, hoops and rope texture into durable poly-resin, so the detail holds up and nothing leaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater, saltwater or a terrarium.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Ribbon list it as safe for all aquariums and terrariums, and it works as a reptile hide just as well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to maintain.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse it in old tank water when you do a water change. No soap, ever.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:560px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:0.93em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.75 x 2.75 x 3.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCast poly-resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso suits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTerrariums and reptile habitats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eEE-245\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e030157017521\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMade in China\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePairs With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-ribbon-skull-mountain-small\"\u003eBlue Ribbon Skull Mountain\u003c\/a\u003e, the other new Blue Ribbon piece on the shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-ribbon-exotic-environments-rock-tunnel-silk-plants\"\u003eRock Tunnel with Silk Plants\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-ribbon-exotic-environments-large-castle\"\u003eLarge Castle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquarium-decor-hardscape\"\u003eaquarium decor and hardscape\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:18px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the swim-through hole?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is 6.75 in across and 3.75 in tall overall, so the opening suits small community fish, not a full grown cichlid. Bring a tape measure to the tank if you are sizing it for a specific fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe in a reef tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Ribbon list it as safe for all aquariums. It is inert cast resin with nothing to dissolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to seal or soak it first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Rinse it under plain water and put it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLift it out at a water change and scrub it in the old tank water with a soft brush. Never use soap or detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Blue Ribbon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50655723290843,"sku":"BLU01752","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/EE-245.jpg?v=1791977631","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/blue-ribbon-rum-barrel-swim-through-small","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}