{"product_id":"hikari-mossy-skull-resin-aquarium-decor-hide","title":"Hikari Mossy Skull Resin Ornament | Aquarium Hide \u0026 Themed Aquascape Centerpiece","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .aq-pd { font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .aq-pd h2 { font-size: 1.45em; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; border-left: 4px solid #FF5722; padding-left: 12px; margin: 2em 0 0.6em; }\n  .aq-pd p { margin: 0.5em 0 1em; }\n  .aq-callout { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 1.6em 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.93em; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .aq-callout strong { color: #f5c518; }\n  .aq-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 1em 0 1.6em; }\n  .aq-feature-card { background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 3px solid #FF5722; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; }\n  .aq-feature-card strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .aq-feature-card span { color: #555; }\n  .aq-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 1em; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.93em; }\n  .aq-specs-table th { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.82em; }\n  .aq-specs-table td { padding: 8px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top; }\n  .aq-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f9f9f9; }\n  .aq-specs-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; width: 45%; color: #444; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pd\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHikari Mossy Skull\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hand-painted resin ornament that looks like a moss-covered skull pulled straight out of a swamp scene. It doubles as a real hide cave — there's actual interior space for fish to swim through — so it works as both an aquascape statement and functional cover. About 6 inches long, lightweight, and safe for freshwater and saltwater tanks. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e or shop all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquariums\"\u003eaquariums \u0026amp; equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eStatement decor that's also a working hide.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hollow interior gives bettas, plecos, dwarf cichlids, and shrimp a real shelter — not just a sculpture. \u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted resin\u003c\/strong\u003e with realistic moss texture for a believable swamp\/jungle look.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Mossy Skull is perfect for \u003cstrong\u003ethemed aquascapes\u003c\/strong\u003e — pirate, jungle, swamp, Halloween, or just dramatic centerpiece in a community tank. The interior is large enough to shelter \u003cstrong\u003ebettas, dwarf cichlids, kuhli loaches, plecos, shrimp, and small catfish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Place it on the substrate or partially burying the base for a \"skull half-submerged in muck\" effect, or set it on a piece of driftwood for elevated drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Painted Resin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic moss texture and weathered bone color from across the room.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Hide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHollow interior — real shelter for bettas, plecos, and shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInert resin won't leach into the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; Saltwater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe in community tanks, planted setups, and reef systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth surfaces wipe down quickly during water changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e~6\" Statement Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBig enough to anchor a 20 – 40 gal tank without dominating.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSetup Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eRinse the skull under tap water to clear any manufacturing dust before adding it to the tank. Place it on the glass bottom or partially buried in substrate for a \"half-uncovered\" effect. For a swamp\/jungle aquascape, pair with driftwood and live plants like java fern or anubias growing nearby. The eye sockets and jaw opening let fish swim through, so position the cave openings to be accessible from your fish's territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMossy Skull\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~6.1 in L × ~4.1 in W × ~4.1 in H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~10 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium-safe resin (hand-painted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecor + working hide \/ cave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96155\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-dark-rock-cave-aquarium-hide-bettas-shrimp-plecos\"\u003eHikari Dark Rock Cave\u003c\/a\u003e — another resin hide in the same Hikari decor line\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e to pair with the moss aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the resin actually safe for fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The resin Hikari uses for their decor line is inert, non-toxic, and won't leach anything into the water. It's safe for freshwater, brackish, and saltwater including reef tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my betta use it as a hide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost bettas love a structured cave. The skull's interior is roomy enough for a betta to fully enter and turn around. If your betta is shy, position the skull in the back-third of the tank for the most security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean moss\/algae off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring water changes, rinse the skull in old tank water and gently brush with an old toothbrush. Avoid soap and bleach. Real algae growth on the surface is fine — it actually makes the moss effect look more believable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it tip over?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base is flat and weighted-feeling for a resin piece. On bare glass it sits flat. On loose substrate, push it down to bed it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48517508923611,"sku":"96155","price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/HI96155-2T__84064.jpg?v=1774613769","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-mossy-skull-resin-aquarium-decor-hide","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}