how to make slate caves

Hi
I have been busy making caves.
Thought it would be a nice addition to the DIY section

1.wash slate thoroughly
2.measure and chalk out dimensions
3.Use a wet tile cutter or angle grinder
3.smooth out all edges
4.scrub clean again
5.once dry, silicone it together
6.after 2 days place in the tank

Dimensions
Ancistrus 15x4x3 (LBH)
Peckoltia 15x4x3
Hyps 15x3.5x2.5

 

He,he ... this looks SO much cooler than those yucky pieces of PVCpiping we see in Dealers stores... Now tie some moss to it and you got and ultra cool hidey hole....

@Khalid ... thats what I LOVE about this forum - general fishkeepers getting "dik" creative and sharing what they do... + 1 for this one mate...

 

thanks azurekoi, I personally hate the look of white PVC pipes.

 

Looks awesome

 

@Khalid

Brilliant idea... and could even be buried under your substrate with just the mouth sticking out!

Will you keep us updated as to how long the silicon lasts? I would suspect that the slate would absorb water, thus de-bonding the silicon.

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@Khalid

Brilliant idea... and could even be buried under your substrate with just the mouth sticking out!

Will you keep us updated as to how long the silicon lasts? I would suspect that the slate would absorb water, thus de-bonding the silicon.

 

@Zoom - Some famous Asian breeder use this method for L46

My oldest slate cave is 6 months going strong. Will keep everyone posted on any changes.

 

great believer in silicon... sticks like $#!T to a blanket... think you will be more than o.k...lol