Building a Pleco Home:

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  1. Miller

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    Hi Guys,
    I got a massive 15cm Blue Phantom (has some green on him but came in imported as a blue ), it's flicking up the sand all over the place so I've built it a big enough home, this design could help some of you. It gives it enough space for the pleco to turn around inside.

    • Use a clay pot and a clay tile. Soak in water for 24 hours, use a diamond blade on your grinder and cut it in half, then cut the end off the one half:
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    •Trace the outline of the two halves on the tile, line it with "marine silicone" & place the half pots on top. Use a damp clothe to smoothen the silicone. Wait a few hours for the silicone to set:
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    Easy, Neat & Quick!!
     
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  3. Jack Stone

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    @Miller.

    Great work, looks like your Blue Phantom is going to love that home!
     
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    Miller

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    Thanks Jack
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    Flippen nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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    So when can we start ordering
     
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    @gwshorten..... totally agree. I will take one or two. How much???
     
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    If guys are interested I can make a few?, I'll grind off any sharp edges like I've done to mine on the grinding wheel. For time & material I can charge R100 each. Please see size in proportion to the A4 page, I can a get pots half the size of this one aswell on the same size clay tile. PM if your interested or whatsapp me on 0720729286
    I enjoyed making it! Pta East.
     
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    Great job
     
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    I will what's app in the morning. Thanks
     
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    Looks good.
    Nice idea :cool:
     
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    Thanks Guys!
     
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    Miller

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    Cool thanks, going to make a few soon and will pm when ready.
     
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    Busy weekend ahead....
     

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