Burek Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Hi Guys Seeing as im in need of a few Terracotta Pots, Where is the Best place to buy them? Replies Appreciated As i really dont know where to buy them Im after the small ones People use for there fish Thanks Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Daniel Try your local garden centre. The ones you are looking for are the 9cm pots. Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 bunnings have them... closest one to you would be villawood, woodville rd . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Yeah Bunning have a HUGE selection of all shapes and sizes, they are cheap too Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burek Posted May 8, 2005 Author Share Posted May 8, 2005 Ok Guys, Thanks for the replies Really Appreciated Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burek Posted May 10, 2005 Author Share Posted May 10, 2005 Ok, I bought around 6 Terratcotta pots, 11cm sizes as there was no 9cm ones lol. Ok, Whats the easiest way of cutting it to make a hole and what size?? Thanks alot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceswithDingoes Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Use a hole cutter designed for cutting tiles and lots of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Wait for next months meeting when Rolands DVD is able to be played Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Hi Daniel, What is it you want to make? Matthew's bristle caves use a 9cm pot as the height at the broadest width is exactly one dorsal fin height plus 3mm sufficient for the cats. Roland's pots - I have watched the DVD - are 15 -20+ cm sized pots. Let Matthew know if you want the specs and instructions Cheers Aline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeyBoyR Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Other than getting the instructions for the method Roland uses, which I would strongly suggest, you could try soaking the pot in water for at least 24hours, and then use a chisel to tap out a hole in the pot. Of course it wont be perfectly circular, but it will be a hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamsherman Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 One word for you Danny. DREMEL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 G'day Daniel If you want to cut round holes that are pretty, then I would wait for Rolands talk next month. If you don't care what they look like then use a masonry drill on a pot that has been soaked for at least 24 hours. Size of the hole. Hmmmmm I suppose it depends on what sort of fish you want to put in with the pots and will they be used as things the fish swim through or will they become something like a cave. After you answer these questions you may be better able to guess what size may be suitable. Roland may also be able to offer some suggestions on what he has found works for his fish. But as a guide if it is say for a small shell dweller then a smaller hole would be better, but if it is a structure for the fish to play around in, then I would go for a size that is about double what they are. (Give or take.) To be honest the best way is to cut a few different sizes and see which size the fish actually like. They will happily let you know what is best for them. hth Matthew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Use a mason drill bit to drill holes in the shape of a "doorway" then use the end of a screwdriver to knock it out, The fix a grinding stone attachment to your drill($2 from reject shop) and grind till smooth no need to soak HTH Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burek Posted May 10, 2005 Author Share Posted May 10, 2005 Thx Guys. Ok, They will be used for breeding, My electric Yellows, they will be around 6-7cm? I'll wait untill the talk. I tried cutting it with a saw and my blade went blunt lol.. Ok, Will wait for the talk at the meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 You can also use an angle grinder to cut it out, Just make sure you use a clamp/Vice,Glasses(to protect your eyes),Gloves to protect your hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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