Cichlid Tank DIY
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Heres another good one http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?476073-DIY-Cichlid-Cave
thats supper cool, its just that is there more they look a bit to small because i have a monster 200+ and need some pretty big caves
Cut some pvc down to the size and shape you like. Take some of your substrate and dry it out completely. Once the substrate is dry then coat the pvc cave in silicone and cover it in the dried sand/gravel. Let sit for a week or so to let the silicone dry. Voila...a DIY cave that matches your decor perfectly.
Yes, I siliconed slate to a terra cotta pot so it would stay in place. I also siliconed slate to a brown glass jar for an easy cave. I've also siliconed slate to slate, to make a bigger piece of slate!
I've seen people use glasswear as well.. You can get small candle holders etc..some square stackable ones.. things of that nature at the dollar store.. I've tried it and my Africans got fairly confused.. a couple of them enjoyed it.. it really depended on the fish. The perk is you can SEE the fish when they're in there.. I think the big downside is the fish can see out, but if you got tinted glass it might work better as I tried it with completely clear.
