Handmade Bristlenose Catfish Breeding Log – Large Round

Give your Bristlenose Catfish a sheltered place to hide and breed with this Australian-made round clay breeding log.

Handcrafted from high-fired clay, this large round breeding cave is designed for Bristlenose Catfish and suitable cave-spawning L-number Plecos. The rounded interior provides a sheltered space for resting, establishing territory and natural breeding behaviour.

Made in Australia, each log has its own unique finish. The fired clay is aquarium-safe and should not affect your water's pH or hardness.

Key Features & Benefits

• Australian handmade: Individually crafted from high-fired clay.
• Round cave design: Provides a sheltered space for suitable catfish.
• Supports natural breeding: Offers a potential spawning site for cave-breeding species.
• Aquarium-safe clay: Inert material that should not alter normal freshwater conditions.
• Natural appearance: Blends into planted aquariums and breeding tanks.
• Versatile shelter: Suitable for breeding setups or everyday hiding places.

Product Specifications

• Product: Bristlenose Catfish Breeding Log
• Size: Large
• Shape: Round
• Material: High-fired clay / stoneware
• Origin: Handmade in Australia
• Suitable For: Bristlenose Catfish and appropriately sized cave-spawning Plecos
• Aquarium Type: Freshwater
• Quantity: 1 breeding log

Each breeding log is handmade. Small differences in colour, shape and dimensions are normal.

Which Catfish Can Use This Breeding Log?

The large round breeding log is designed for suitable cave-spawning catfish, including:

• Common Bristlenose Catfish
• Albino Bristlenose Catfish
• Peppermint Bristlenose Catfish
• Selected L-number Plecos

Cave size matters when breeding catfish. Check the entrance and internal space against your fish's adult size before choosing a log.

Browse our freshwater catfish range for compatible fish.

How to Use a Round Catfish Breeding Cave

Rinse the log with clean water before placing it in your aquarium. Never use soap or chemical cleaners.

Position the cave securely on the substrate. Keep the entrance clear so your fish can enter and leave easily.

For breeding, choose a cave that suits the species and size of your catfish. Many cave-spawning Plecos prefer a snug space.

If you keep several territorial catfish, provide additional caves to help reduce competition.

Explore our aquarium breeding logs and caves for other shapes and sizes.

Complete Your Bristlenose Setup

Breeding caves provide shelter, but healthy catfish also need clean water, a suitable diet and stable conditions.

Feed your fish according to their species and nutritional needs. Browse our catfish food range for sinking wafers and pellets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are round breeding logs suitable for Bristlenose Catfish?

Yes. Bristlenose Catfish naturally use sheltered spaces. A correctly sized round clay cave can provide a suitable hiding or spawning site.

Will this breeding log encourage my Bristlenose to breed?

A suitable cave can support natural breeding behaviour. Successful breeding also depends on mature fish, good nutrition and suitable water conditions.

Can I use this cave for L-number Plecos?

Some cave-spawning L-number Plecos can use round clay logs. Always check the cave dimensions against your particular species.

Will the clay change my aquarium water parameters?

High-fired clay is generally inert. It should not affect the pH or hardness of your aquarium water.

Can I use this log as a hiding place?

Yes. The log provides shelter for compatible catfish, even when you are not trying to breed them.

Are all handmade breeding logs identical?

No. Each log is individually made in Australia. Small differences in size, colour and shape are normal.