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Java Moss Shrimp Shelter - Natural Ceramic Hide with Live Moss
Ceramic shrimp shelter with live Java moss — hide and graze
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Origin: Cultivated
Position in Aquarium: Foreground
Grows up to (cm):
Growth rate: Slow
Dimensions (cm): 8 x 8 x 8cm
Description
A natural ceramic hide pre-grown with Java moss, designed specifically as a shrimp shelter with a planted surface. The ceramic hide provides secure enclosed shelter for breeding shrimp, juvenile shrimp, and small fish, while the Java moss covering creates a natural biofilm-rich surface that shrimp graze on constantly — combining two of the most valued elements of a shrimp tank into a single ready-made piece.
Java moss is one of the easiest and most shrimp-appropriate plants available. It grows in low light without CO2 injection and is fully safe for all shrimp species. The moss provides biofilm-covered grazing surface, surface area for beneficial bacteria, and visual cover for vulnerable juvenile shrimp who hide within the moss strands.
The moss is pre-established on the ceramic shelter so no further attachment is needed — simply rinse and place in the aquarium. The ceramic is heavy and sinks immediately. Particularly well suited to breeding setups and dedicated shrimp tanks where the combination of shelter and planted grazing surface is most valuable. Suits aquariums from 15 litres upward.
Plant Sizes
The image of the plant you'll be receiving is just an example of what you can expect. Each plant is unique and may vary in size and shape, so it won't be an exact match to the photo. If we provide a size guide, keep in mind that it's just an estimate and that plants can vary in size depending on the time of year.
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Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.
Why is this specifically designed for shrimp?
The ceramic hide provides enclosed shelter that shrimp actively seek out for safety and breeding, while the Java moss gives them constant grazing surface. The combination targets the two most important habitat needs in a shrimp tank.
Does the moss need CO2 or specialist lighting?
No — Java moss grows under standard aquarium lighting without CO2, making it perfectly suited to low-tech shrimp set-ups.
Will juvenile shrimp use it?
Yes — juvenile shrimp shelter inside and within the moss strands to avoid predation. The moss also provides cover for eggs and new hatchlings.
Is it safe for all shrimp species?
Yes — the ceramic is aquarium-inert and Java moss is one of the safest and most shrimp-friendly plants available.
Do I need to do anything when it arrives?
No — just rinse and place in the aquarium. The moss is pre-established and the shelter is ready to use immediately.
