View Full Version : Bamboo cave?
Proteus
11-04-2008, 1:26 PM
Saw bamboo caves for sale from china.
Would love that type of stuff for my plecos, wondering if I could make it myself?
Yanbbrox
11-04-2008, 2:45 PM
Bamboo, silicone, done?
Tom500
11-04-2008, 2:46 PM
They sound interesting, details,details
That's all you need. Wood caves work as well, and so do slate. All can be done DIY.
Proteus
11-06-2008, 12:29 AM
Theres no impact from the bamboo itself to the water parameters?
famous323
11-06-2008, 12:35 AM
i believe bamboo or any kind of wood would need to be dried out for a very long time, i personally wouldn't do it because growing up i use to break them down and they would give off some sapish substance so i would think that WOULD BE DANGEROUS FOR FISH!
Thalan
11-06-2008, 12:45 AM
Working with bamboo is rough. You need a certain type of saw I believe or it will end up splintering all over the place. That's just the getting a piece ready problems, as far as putting it in water I have no idea.
famous323
11-06-2008, 12:50 AM
Working with bamboo is rough. You need a certain type of saw I believe or it will end up splintering all over the place. That's just the getting a piece ready problems, as far as putting it in water I have no idea.
YUP^
NotoriousSway
11-06-2008, 1:34 AM
Ray Mears made it look easy with a machete
Proteus
11-06-2008, 11:02 PM
i believe bamboo or any kind of wood would need to be dried out for a very long time, i personally wouldn't do it because growing up i use to break them down and they would give off some sapish substance so i would think that WOULD BE DANGEROUS FOR FISH!
Theres bamboo poles already hallowed out. No sap- but my concern is like some wood are bad and others can last a long time. I dont know about untreated bamboo as I do not really want to mess with chemicals.
Proteus
11-06-2008, 11:03 PM
Working with bamboo is rough. You need a certain type of saw I believe or it will end up splintering all over the place. That's just the getting a piece ready problems, as far as putting it in water I have no idea.
not an issue with me as its already hallowed out.
Mr.Manaconda
11-09-2008, 9:08 PM
If you are concerned about the bamboo leaching in the water why not use dried coconut shell halves. If you want big caves, use silicone and piece together lots of coconut shells. The shells are PH neutral don't leach toxins and you can even leave the "hair" on them to grow algae that your plecos should love.
Proteus
11-13-2008, 2:23 PM
If you are concerned about the bamboo leaching in the water why not use dried coconut shell halves. If you want big caves, use silicone and piece together lots of coconut shells. The shells are PH neutral don't leach toxins and you can even leave the "hair" on them to grow algae that your plecos should love.
Great idea! Def. will try that method.