Refuge & Breeding Shelter

Add form, function, and versatility to your aquascape or paludarium with our Ceramic Half Hiding Tube. Crafted from a split 2.25” ceramic tube and stretching 7.5 inches in length, this open-bottom shelter is a smart and stylish choice for freshwater aquariums and semi-aquatic setups.

Unlike fully enclosed tubes, the half-tube design offers easy visibility of your bottom dwellers and inverts while still providing the secure, dark refuge they crave. Whether it’s a breeding spot, a shady resting place, or a functional piece of décor, this tube is a multi-use must-have.

Why We Love It:

• Great for Breeders and Hiders: Provides shelter for plecos, loaches, shrimp, dwarf crayfish, and more.

• Easy Viewing: Half-tube design allows aquarists to check on hiding or breeding animals without disturbing them.

• Paludarium Ready: Perfect hide for Vampire Crabs, small frogs, or mudskippers in land/water hybrid setups.

• Natural Aesthetic: Its earthy ceramic finish blends beautifully with driftwood, stone, or moss-covered decor.

• Multi-Functional: Acts as a hide, spawning site, or basking ledge depending on placement and tankmates.

Ideal For:

• Plecos, Loaches, and Corydoras

• Dwarf Crayfish and Freshwater Shrimp

• Vampire Crabs, Small Frogs, and Semi-Aquatic Species

• Use in Aquariums, Paludariums, or Ripariums

Pro Tip: Secure moss or aquatic epiphytes (like Anubias or Bucephalandra) to the top for added texture, plant cover, and shrimp-grazing surface!

Made in the USA – Handmade with non-toxic, aquarium-safe ceramic materials.

Live Arrival Guarantee Not Applicable: As a dry goods item, this product is not covered under our live arrival policy. Please contact us with any concerns upon delivery—we’re happy to help.