The Apistogramma cave is a small terracotta cave with a hole on one side. They are designed for spawning Apistogramma species as well as other dwarf cichlids. Kuhli loaches, shrimp, small plecos and more will also find valuable shelter in this cave.
Perfect Size for Cave Spawners
Apistogramma, kribensis, and many types of cave spawners love laying their eggs in these apisto caves. Depending on how many breeding pairs you have, you can buy several to place in various corners of the aquarium to make sure everyone gets their own space.
Nice Hiding Spot
Kuhli loaches, dwarf shrimp, corydoras, smaller plecos, and even eels have been known to seek shelter in these apisto caves. Just make sure they are small or flexible enough that they won't get stuck inside.
Good hiding spot for Kohl’s loaches and blends in well.
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George I. (Kalispell, MT, US)
My pleco love this cave
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Pattie B.
Aquarium co op apisto caves are vert good for small fish to hide in my guppies and platy babies will hide in them if they get spooked. And my black loaches use them also.
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Neil C. (Takoma Park, MD, US)
Bristlenose!
Really good for apistos, but watch out... A fully grown bristlenose can easily fit in these as well!
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Carson
Using for my baby eel, he loves it
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Brendan F. (Piscataway, NJ, US)
Make bigger sizes
Needs to be bigger. Full grown apistos of the bigger variety won't use it
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Kadaree K. (Evansville, IN, US)
Apisto cave
I like it but it's small I'm worried when my apisto grows up he won't fit.
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Cody B. (Columbus, OH, US)
Apistos Love Them
I’ve purchased 3 of these now and my Apistos enjoy them. Managed to breed some in a community setting as well.
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Jeremy A. (St. Petersburg, FL, US)
For smaller species
It is smaller than I expected. I don’t imagine larger species would utilize it. That being said it’s well made, the size makes it easy to tuck places many other species will use it as well. Plecos, corys, panda garra, and shrimp also use it in my tank.
