How to make one of this?? DIY.

[hmoobvwj]

The PVC loach/etc hide out aparments. LOL.

I got the PVC all cut, but I'm wondering what to use to glue it together. Will hot glue gun work? Super glue? Insights PLEASE!

Thanks!!!!

 

[fobrinkle]

use aquarium silicone

 

[hmoobvwj]

What is it called? And where can I get some?

 

[fobrinkle]

caulk get it at home depot or a local hardware. DAP makes a good product in a tube if you don't want to buy a whole caulk tube and gun.

 

[Jon M]

Like others already mentioned just aquarium safe silicone can be purchased at any Lowe's, Home Depot, or hardware store. I know you can buy the hand squeeze tubes, or the ones that go into a caulking gun. The hot glue, while safe to use in the tank, won't hold up under water. I've had decorations fall apart after being submerged for a while in water with the hot glue.

 

[hmoobvwj]

Thanks all!!! Helps a lot. These things are freaking expensive to make too! Ahaha, almost $20 dollars in PVC pipes.

 

[MC.Arowana]

aquarium silicon is called GE silicon 1 dont get 2 cause it will kill your fish

 

[Andyroo]

the fish love PVC 7 its easy to clean, but I find it well ugly... sorry.
Go with bamboo or a piece of driftwood & go at 'er with a 1" drill bit.

For the PVC you can also tie them together with fishing line. The loach guys tend to use the silicone clue.