Aquarium Stumps
Make a stump the centrepiece of your aquarium
Unlike fine, branching roots, a stump stands out for its solid volume and its cavities: it is a strong piece that anchors the whole layout. At AnimalParadise, we offer sculpted stumps forming a cave and shelter, around which the arrangement of your tank comes together.
Why is a stump an ideal shelter for fish?
Its hollowed mass offers real caves where territorial fish, plecos or fry take refuge and breed. These reassuring shaded zones reduce stress, ease tension between individuals and recreate the hideouts fish naturally look for.
How do I show off a stump in the layout?
Set it as the central point, slightly off-centre following the rule of thirds, then dress its contours with mosses or anubias for a living finish. A massive stump often stands on its own: keep space clear around it to highlight its shape and ease swimming.
Our aquarium stumps range
- Cave stump : a hollowed piece offering an enclosed shelter, ideal for shy and territorial species.
- Sculpted stump : solid wood with pronounced relief, designed as the central, structuring element of the tank.
- Plantable stump : surfaces suited to attaching mosses and epiphyte plants to green up the decor.
The AnimalParadise expert tip: position the stump before filling the tank and check its stability on the substrate: a heavy piece must sit perfectly flat so it cannot tip over or crush the substrate.
Delivered throughout Europe, our stumps become the heart of your aquascape and give your fish a lasting refuge.
