{"product_id":"under-gravel-cave-for-aquariums-terrariums-cory-catfish-tarantula-reptile-hide","title":"Under Gravel Cave for Aquariums \u0026 Terrariums – Cory Catfish, Tarantula \u0026 Reptile Hide","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"viwg3a\" data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"827\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA hidden underground shelter for aquariums and terrariums\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"862\"\u003eMossari Under Gravel Cave\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a secure underground shelter beneath aquarium gravel, sand, aquasoil, soil, coco fiber, or other enclosure substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eOriginally designed as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003eunder-gravel Corydoras cave\u003c\/strong\u003e, its wider interior and open access points also make it suitable as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003etarantula burrow, reptile hide, leopard gecko shelter, and underground retreat for other small enclosure animals\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eUnlike a conventional cave that sits on top of the substrate, this shelter is designed to disappear beneath it. Only the two upper access openings remain visible, creating a natural-looking hidden space without occupying unnecessary room above the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ey4v8k\" data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eDesigned for established aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eThe open-bottom design makes installation possible without removing large sections of substrate or dismantling an established aquascape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w4rgd9\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003ePosition the cave against the aquarium’s front glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"im0sq0\" data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003ePress it downward into the existing substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"at835m\" data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eInsert a siphon or gravel-vacuum hose through one of the upper openings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sj88zh\" data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eRemove the substrate trapped inside the cave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vbs5es\" data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eLeave the two upper openings slightly above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eThis creates an open underground chamber while disturbing only the substrate located inside the cave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eThe two upper openings remain connected to the main shelter and can be used by fish as additional entrances and exits. 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