Ready to use, install or paint. Your piece is 3D printed in your chosen filament colour and supplied unpainted. Enjoy it as it is or paint it to create your own finish.
This Skull Cave is a sculptural terrarium and aquarium hide that combines a bold skeletal look with practical function. It is designed to resemble a weathered skull fused into natural rock formations, creating a dramatic focal point and a secure, shaded retreat for animals.
The hollow eye sockets and open jaw form natural entry points, while the surrounding rock contours create a cave-like enclosure with strong depth and shadow from multiple angles.
At a glance
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Sizes: 4 sizes; see dimensions below. Custom sizing is available.
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Material: PETG for aquarium, vivarium and terrarium decor. Resists water and humidity. Keep clear of direct heat lamps.
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Floats: Printed PETG pieces can float because they contain air. For aquarium use, secure the base with aquarium-safe silicone or a suitable aquarium adhesive as described under “Good to know”.
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Placement: Choose a size with suitable entrance clearance for your enclosure and its inhabitants.
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Finish: unpainted, in the colour of your choice.
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Made to order: ships within 7 business days.
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Free shipping: free delivery to Canada, the US and select European countries. Duties and import fees to Canada and the US are prepaid by us.
Sizes
Dimensions are width × depth × height. Measurements are approximate.
- Size 1: 9.8 x 9.6 x 7.9 cm (3.9 x 3.8 x 3.1 in)
- Size 2: 15 x 14.7 x 15.3 cm (6 x 5.75 x 6 in)
- Size 3: 22.9 x 23.4 x 19.2 cm (9.0 x 9.25 x 7.5 in)
- Size 4: 31.5 x 31.0 x 25.0 cm (12.5 x 12.25 x 10 in)
Need a different size? The listed variants are convenient standard sizes. Many designs can be resized in width, height and depth, and their proportions can be adjusted to better fit your enclosure. Small dimensional changes often do not materially affect the price. Message Molten Modern with your enclosure dimensions for a custom quote.
Details
- Natural stone-inspired texture with layered surface detail.
- Deep cave opening for concealment and shelter.
- Choose a matte finish if you prefer a low-shine appearance.
- Especially suited to desert and semi-desert terrariums or historical and exotic themed display tanks.
Where it works
Freshwater and nano aquariums, shrimp and betta tanks, terrariums, vivariums and paludariums, reptile, amphibian and invertebrate enclosures, naturalistic builds, and tabletop gaming, D&D and wargaming scenery.
Colours
First choose a finish (Basic, Matte, Marble, Metal-Like or Glow-in-the-Dark), then pick a colour from that finish. Metal-Like includes our Galaxy, Sparkly and Metallic colours. There are 75 PETG colours in total, and the colour charts at the end of the photos show each one. Want something that is not listed? Contact us and we will try to source it.
Quality and care
Fine layer lines and small variations are normal and make each piece unique. Clean gently with mild soap and water, then rinse thoroughly. Colours can look slightly different on screen.
Good to know
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Anchoring in an aquarium: Bond the base to a flat stone or acrylic sheet with aquarium-safe silicone, or with hot glue or cyanoacrylate superglue specifically suitable for aquarium use. Follow the adhesive manufacturer’s surface preparation and full curing instructions before placing it in the aquarium. Where the design allows, a few small holes through the underside into enclosed air pockets let water in and air out, reducing buoyancy.
- Measure the inside of your enclosure before ordering, and leave a little room for installation.
- Some photos show hand-painted examples. This piece ships unpainted.
Design licensed to Molten Modern by novYTerra.