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Original Betta Bulb Hide – Suction Cup Cave

Mounts to tank glass or sits in substrate — your choice.

Color: Cotton Candy Blue
$12.99 USD
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  • Includes a removable suction cup — mount it to the glass at any height or pull the cup off and place it directly in the substrate.

  • The textured exterior supports moss and anubias growth over time — available in multiple colors to match any tank style.

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Q How do I install it — glass mount or substrate?
Both, and switching between them is the whole point. Each bulb comes with a removable suction cup to mount it directly to the glass at any height, or you can pull the suction cup off entirely and nestle the bulb into the substrate for a more natural planted look. Rinse before placing, and for the glass mount, press the suction cup flat against clean, dry glass and hold a few seconds to set — reattach after water changes if needed.
Q What makes this different from other cave hides?
The dual installation option. Most cave hides lock you into one placement, but this lets you try a mid-tank glass mount first and switch to a substrate placement later if it doesn't suit your layout — without buying a different piece. You get to experiment with position rather than committing to one spot from the start.
Q Will my betta actually use it?
Most do. The rounded openings and hollow core are sized right for a betta to enter fully and rest inside, and bettas tend to prefer enclosed resting spots positioned somewhere between the middle of the tank and the surface. The suction cup mount makes it easy to dial in that exact height, which is often what gets a betta to claim a hide rather than ignore it.
Q Is it just for bettas, or will shrimp use it too?
Both. Shrimp move in and out of the openings throughout the day, so it works in a mixed nano tank as well as a betta setup. It's safe for bettas, shrimp, snails, and all freshwater nano species, and it works in planted tanks, nano setups, and betta bowls alike.
Q Can I grow plants on it to make it look natural?
Yes — that's a big part of the appeal. The exterior texture is designed to hold moss, anubias, and other slow-growing plants that spread across the surface over time, gradually turning it from a simple ornament into a living part of the aquascape. With moss grown in, it becomes one of those pieces newer visitors assume is a live plant until they look closely.
Q What colors are available?
It comes in multiple color options, so you can match it to your tank style or pick something that contrasts with your betta's coloring to make the fish stand out. Each order includes one bulb and one removable suction cup.
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Each bulb comes with a removable suction cup that lets you mount it directly to the glass at any height, or pull the suction cup off entirely and nestle the bulb into the substrate for a more natural planted tank look. The rounded openings and hollow core are sized right for bettas to enter fully and rest inside, and shrimp will move in and out of the openings throughout the day as well. The exterior texture is designed to support moss, anubias, and other slow-growing plants that can be attached and will spread across the surface over time, which gradually turns it from a simple ornament into a living part of the aquascape. Available in multiple colors so you can match it to your tank style or pick something that contrasts with your betta's coloring. One bulb and one removable suction cup included per order.

The dual installation option is what separates this piece from most cave hides on the market. A lot of keepers want the flexibility to try a mid-tank glass mount first and then switch to a substrate placement later if it does not work with their layout — this one lets you do that without needing a different piece. Bettas tend to prefer enclosed resting spots that are positioned somewhere between the middle of the tank and the surface, and the suction cup mount makes it easy to dial in that exact height. In a planted tank with moss attached and growing across the bulb it becomes one of those pieces that newer visitors to the tank assume is a live plant until they look closely.

Made from aquarium-safe material available in multiple color options. Rinse before placing in the tank. The suction cup attaches firmly to clean dry glass — press flat and hold for a few seconds to set. Remove and reattach after water changes if needed. Safe for bettas, shrimp, snails, and all freshwater nano species. Works in planted tanks, nano setups, and betta bowls.