aquavitro Shrimp Refuge Dome

The aquavitro Shrimp Refuge Dome is a dome shaped aquarium accessory for shrimp, and aquavitro calls it ideal for providing refuge.

Quick facts

• Species: Shrimp (aquarium)
• Form: Dome shaped refuge

Why owners like it

• Ideal for providing refuge, according to aquavitro, so your shrimp have a place to seek seclusion.
• aquavitro notes that small shrimp are especially vulnerable when they shed their exoskeleton.
• Female shrimp carrying eggs often seek out dark areas to protect themselves and their eggs, aquavitro says, and without refuge it is common for females to abandon their eggs.
• It can act as a substrate for fine algae and/or bio-film to develop, which aquavitro says are considered important food sources for many small shrimp.

aquavitro adds that small shrimp, fish, and other animals naturally seek out seclusion from time to time to ease stress and avoid predation.

Questions owners ask

Why would shrimp want a refuge? aquavitro says small shrimp are vulnerable when they shed their exoskeleton, and that without refuge it is common for females to abandon their eggs.

Does the dome do anything besides provide refuge? Yes, aquavitro says it can also act as a substrate for fine algae and/or bio-film to develop, which are considered important food sources for many small shrimp.