Why Every Shrimp Tank Needs a Cave

Why Every Shrimp Tank Needs a Cave

The #1 Upgrade for Hiding, Breeding, and Beautifying Your Aquarium

Looking to level up your aquascape? Whether you keep shrimp, Corydoras, or Bettas, a well-placed aquarium cave can make all the difference. Here’s why it matters — and how this new BlubberCove design hits every mark.


🐟 Fish Feel Safer with Shelter

Imagine being a bottom dweller in a glass box — no cover, nowhere to hide. Caves reduce stress and aggression by giving your shrimp and small fish safe, dark places to rest.


🌿 Designed to Look Natural (but Work Better)

This cave was sculpted from scratch to mimic real underground formations — but with smooth, fish-safe walls and entrances tuned for shrimp, loaches, and snails.

✅ Mimics nature
✅ Snag-free interior
✅ Rounded, varied tunnel sizes


🧱 Doubles as Hardscape

Hardscape isn’t just rocks and wood anymore. This cave lets you build on top of it — creating depth while hiding the structure underneath. It blends in with gravel, sand, or planted substrates.


🧪 Made from Aquarium-Safe PETG

Unlike ceramic pieces, our caves are crafted from premium PETG — a food-safe, non-toxic material that holds up long-term without flaking or leaching. This is especially important for sensitive shrimp tanks.


🛠️ No Setup, Just Drop It In

No assembly, no glues, no extra prep. Just rinse, place, and let your tankmates move in.


🦐 Perfect for Shrimp, Bettas, and Corys

Here’s who loves this cave:

  • Cherry, Amano, and Sulawesi shrimp

  • Corydoras and Otos

  • Bettas (great if buried slightly)

  • Kuhli loaches and tiny plecos

  • Baby guppies and fry


🧭 Cave Specs

  • Width: 150mm

  • Depth: 100mm

  • Height: 50mm

  • Color: Natural sand

  • Material: PETG (non-toxic, BPA-free)


🛒 Ready to Upgrade?

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