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	DIY PVC Cave
hugeshoes Small Fry Posts: 12 Kudos: 8 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Jan-2005	Hey all, I just finished a DIY page on making a cave. Check it out at http://aquarium.shuru.com and let me know what you think!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
beachbabe13185 Hobbyist Posts: 61 Kudos: 65 Votes: 68 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	The link/page isnt working... it says The requested URL could not be retrieved Amanda
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Dr. Bonke Moderator Posts: 367 Kudos: 215 Votes: 36 Registered: 15-Apr-2004	The link is working for me, very nicely done! One small comment, PVC pipes are very round and don't look very natural, even when coated with gravel. I think that can be improved by either breaking the pipes in random pieces and then glue those together (with silicone kit) to reshape a cave, which then is covered by gravel. Alternatively, you can also glue some larger irregularly shaped rocks on the PVC pipe and add some gravel for the finishing touch. Nonetheless, you've made a nice instruction site on how to make the cave! Well done!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
hugeshoes Small Fry Posts: 12 Kudos: 8 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Jan-2005	Thanks for the comments! I think you are right about making it look more natural with irregular shaped pieces, but I hope that this shows an easy way to do the basics. Any shape or size could be used, this is just an example Strange that it didn't work for you, Amanda, I'm not sure why that would be. Is anyone else having problems accessing it? Last edited by hugeshoes at 08-Jan-2005 18:05
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
DonnieBoy Hobbyist Posts: 81 Kudos: 67 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Nov-2004	Very nice cave there! I think it looks great! I am using clay pots right now but I may try and make some of these!. DonnieBoy
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
hugeshoes Small Fry Posts: 12 Kudos: 8 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Jan-2005	Cool Donnie, If you do end up making one, I'd love to see pics of it!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
xxxx Hobbyist Posts: 64 Registered: 04-Sep-2003	Thats a really good idea. I might try that with terracotta pots and large rocks to give my Texas a big cave to hid in. Great Idea hugeshoes
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Gutters are also very popular
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Very well done "hugeshoes". Really interesting step by step. Keep up the good work & enjoy your tank. http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	Nice lookes cool im thinking about making one for my new tank comein up. ==fish1 [hr width='20%'][hr width='40%'][hr width='90%']
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
beachbabe13185 Hobbyist Posts: 61 Kudos: 65 Votes: 68 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	yea the link finally worked for me....my computer is picky.. the cave looks great. It sure looks better than anything i have ever built in my life Amanda
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