Ceramic Breeding Hide Cone 16x9cmdia

Description

Ceramic Breeding Hide Cone 16x9cmdia — Weighted ceramic spawning cone and shelter for cichlids, small fish and shrimp

Angelfish and discus choose a vertical surface to lay on, and in a bare breeding tank the only one on offer is the heater or the glass. Ceramic Breeding Hide Cone 16x9cmdia (SKU: 37406) is Aqua One’s ceramic spawning cone, a smooth, weighted cone about 9 cm across the base, which Aqua One lists at 15 × 9 cm on its own page and the store listing gives as 16 cm tall. Aqua One states that it provides a secure space for breeding, spawning or hiding, that its smooth edges help protect fins and scales, that the weighted design prevents floating, and that it is a suitable hiding place for shrimp, small fish and breeding species. It is rated for coldwater and tropical aquariums and for shrimp.

The cone is the classic shape for egg-laying cichlids that spawn on an upright surface: a pair can clean it, lay on it and fan the eggs, and the whole cone can be lifted out to hatch the eggs elsewhere if the parents cannot be trusted. Ceramic is inert in the water, scrubs clean without losing its surface and holds its own weight on the bottom, so the cone stands wherever it is put without silicone or suckers. Smaller fish and shrimp use the inside as a cave, and a cone in a shrimp tank gives moulting shrimp somewhere to hide from tankmates. It is one of five shapes in Aqua One’s Ceramic Breeding Hide range: the Cone (37406), Triangle (37407), Vase (37408), Round Pipe (37409) and Hex Pipe (37410), which can be grouped for a colony of shell-dwelling or cave-spawning fish. Rinse before use, and boil or scrub it between breeding runs.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Angelfish and discus breeding: An upright ceramic surface for egg-laying pairs.
• Shrimp tanks: A cave for moulting and berried shrimp to retreat into.
• Small fish shelters: A hide that reduces stress in a community or fry tank.
• Bare-bottom breeding tanks: A spawning site that can be lifted out with the eggs on it.

Placement & Care Guide

• Rinse first: Scrub under plain running water; no soap or detergent.
• Stand it upright: Place the cone on the substrate or bare glass in gentle flow; the weighted base keeps it put.
• Give the pair room: Position it away from the heater and filter intake so the parents can fan the eggs.
• Clean between spawns: Boil or scrub the cone after each use to remove fungus and old egg remains.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Ceramic cone: Inert, scrubbable and shaped for vertical spawners.
• Weighted base: Aqua One’s design stops it floating or tipping.
• Smooth edges: Protects fins and scales, according to Aqua One.
• Fish and shrimp shelter: A hide as well as a spawning site.
• Part of a five-shape range: Cone, Triangle, Vase, Round Pipe and Hex Pipe.

Product Details

• Brand: Aqua One (Kong’s, Australia)
• SKU: 37406
• Product Type: Ornament > Ceramic Breeding Hide
• Model: Aqua One Ceramic Breeding Hide Cone, item 37406
• Size: About 15–16 cm tall × 9 cm diameter (Aqua One lists 15 × 9 cm)
• Material: Ceramic, weighted
• Suitable For: Shrimp, small fish and breeding species, per Aqua One
• Range: Cone (37406), Triangle (37407), Vase (37408), Round Pipe (37409), Hex Pipe (37410)
• Care: Rinse before use; scrub or boil between breeding runs
• Target Environment: Coldwater, tropical and shrimp aquariums, freshwater