CPO crayfish hideout – Shelter for dwarf crayfish

CPO Crayfish Hide – Shelter for dwarf crayfish

Give your CPO crayfish a refuge area with this hide specially designed for aquarium dwarf crayfish.

Its shape provides the crayfish with a sheltered, darker space to retreat to, particularly during resting periods or when it is seeking a protected area in the aquarium.

A hide suitable for CPO crayfish

The CPO, also known as the Mexican dwarf orange crayfish or Cambarellus patzcuarensis, appreciates aquariums that offer multiple refuge areas: roots, stones, plants, and hides.

This shelter makes it easy to add a new structured area to your aquarium’s decor.

Why add a hide for dwarf crayfish?

• Creates an additional refuge area
• Offers a darker and more sheltered space
• Suitable for CPO crayfish and other small dwarf crayfish
• Can be integrated into a planted aquarium
• Can be covered with aquatic mosses
• Compact size suitable for many aquariums
• Handcrafted in France

Customize it with aquatic mosses

The hide can be used as is or dressed with Java moss, Fissidens, or other aquatic mosses.

This allows for better integration of the shelter into your decor while adding extra surfaces on which biofilm and microorganisms can develop.

Dimensions

• Tube length: approximately 6 cm
• Height: approximately 7 cm
• Opening diameter: approximately 2.5 cm
• Material: PLA
• Manufacturing: artisan 3D printing
• Origin: France

Installation in the aquarium

Rinse the hide with clean water before first use, then place it directly on the aquarium substrate, near plants, roots, or other decor elements.

You can also orient it to create a more discreet area that is less exposed to light.

For which species?

This hide is particularly suitable for CPO crayfish (Cambarellus patzcuarensis) and may also be suitable for other small dwarf crayfish with a size compatible with the 2.5 cm openings.

A compact hide for crayfish aquariums

Simple to integrate into your decor, this hide for dwarf crayfish increases the number of available refuge areas in the aquarium while remaining compact.

A practical accessory for enthusiasts keeping CPO and other freshwater dwarf crayfish.