Artem Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Im interested what you guys use for caves. I haven't seen any ceramic pipes - perhaps Im not looking in the right places? I use PVC pipes that I cut into 15cm pieces and ceramic pots from Bunnings with a hole in the side. Does anyone know where to get slate to make caves like the ones sold overseas? or would tiles be fine instead? Also does anyone know a place to get clay fired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I assume for plec breeding? All of mine have spawned in bamboo which you can get from the warehouse. I've seen slate/tile ones used by NZ breeders with much success. As long as you use aquarium safe silicone you should be fine :thup: You can get slate from land scaping stores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 The cool thing to do is get a terracota pot plant, break it in half, coat in silicone and sprinkle some of your substrate over it so it looks natural Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I bought these from Thailand on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/POTTERY-BREEDING-CAVE-LO46-ZERBA-PLECO-/180464621381?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a04879745 They are very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterlogged Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 The cool thing to do is get a terracota pot plant, break it in half, coat in silicone and sprinkle some of your substrate over it so it looks natural i've got to try this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I bought these from Thailand on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/POTTERY-BREEDING-CAVE-LO46-ZERBA-PLECO-/180464621381?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a04879745 They are very nice! I want to buy 5 but I have to pay $39 US shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Rocks...Piled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I guess you could go to an arts and crafts place with a kilne and make some of your own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artem Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 @Josh: Yep, for plecos, but also for corydoras :thup: Is the bamboo in the garden section? I'll have to give some landscaping places a ring @GZ_loach: I must try this too. Thank you for the idea @hovmoller: Ill have to get some of those. Thank you for the link @Squirt: Do you know anyone in Wellington/Kapiti? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 @Josh: Yep, for plecos, but also for corydoras :thup: Is the bamboo in the garden section? Sure is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Mmm idk but there was a place I used to go to when I was little. Used to sell handmade dragons and crystals and stuff. Not sure if it's still open though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oO SKIPPY Oo Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 there is a craft place down the hutt road but i dont know if they have what you are looking for though ? Craft House Rate it 47-53 Hutt Road Thorndon 6035 (04) 499 4499 kiwiscraps.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artem Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 there is a craft place down the hutt road but i dont know if they have what you are looking for though ? Craft House Rate it 47-53 Hutt Road Thorndon 6035 (04) 499 4499 kiwiscraps.com Awesome, Ill give them a ring Thank you for everyone for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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