Richard Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Hey guys; Anyone know how to make these? Is ther a post somewhere showing how to make them? cheers; Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWs Fish Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 There was a talk about this a few months ago at the NSWCS by the inventor himself! Basically, you get a piece of glass appropriately cut for the length and width of the cave, cut a pot in two, creating two symetric pieces. then you cut away the base of the put on one end only and use it as an entrance to the cave. Glue the open sides down. Perhaps if you had a diagram, it would be easier... anyone got a photo of a cave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 There was a discussion last year on Matthew's BN Caves which has a photo of one that Rosco uses. http://www.aceforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=20804 The best suggestion is to get Matthew to make you them for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducksta Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 For what he charges, I wouldn't bother making one yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 Ive never seen these before but they look great. Anyone used them for other cave spawning fish at all, other than BN ?? Cheers Steph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 . Anyone used them for other cave spawning fish at all, other than BN ?? ← hi Steph i make them from smaller half pots, great for my tang rock dwarfs, all the Julie, Neolamp.[except shellies] Telmatochromis species etc. but i'm sure there would be a lot of other cave dwellers that would happily use them as well. hth; colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 G'day I am trialling a new version that has the opening in a vertical manner rather than the horizontal. So far it has simply encouraged the BN's and some cockoo cats to go and hide in there. I now have it in a tank where there are none of these bothersome critters and hopefully the calvus will find it to their liking. Oh yes and numerous pseudo's like the original caves just fine, especially if i have more caves in the tank than BN males. cya Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 hi Steph i make them from smaller half pots, great for my tang rock dwarfs, all the Julie, Neolamp.[except shellies] Telmatochromis species etc. but i'm sure there would be a lot of other cave dwellers that would happily use them as well. hth; colin My lelelupi have spawned in them before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 OK where do I get my hands on some small ones ?? I think they would be great for the SA Dwarfs as well. Can you make the bottoms from perspex instead of glass ? Cheers Steph PS: I cant believe I just had a clean up and threw out all my bits of broken lids and stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmy2422 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I have perspex on the bottom of mine, cant see why it would make any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 It is easier for Matty and I to use glass and we are happy with the wear and tear it endures. The caves have specific measurements dependant on which cat you want to breed - allow for the dorsal and pectoral lengths and sufficient turn around room etc. but not too much so that the cat does not feel secure With shellies and mbuna the size appears to make little difference they just love hidey holes no matter what they are. Use what you will Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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