Little cave

[cynqueen]

LOL .. Whoops! Oh well, you never know unless you try!

Did you boil the rocks after glueing? Maybe you should boil before? (Not sure though - I don't have a crafty bone in my body, except for when it comes to quilting And I don't think bettas would appreciate little quilts in their tanks )

 

[tacofrano]

lmao i tryed boiling them after although i might try some extra small PVC pipe.

 

[Seahorse]

I am a thrift store addict, so I find *all* my supplies there, including decorations (though I now have live plants), tanks, heaters, filters...

You can get everything for like .25 cents

When I was first starting out, this is what my tank looked like (quite different now though):

The 12 gallon tank, cave, gravel, pot and plants were all found there for $7.00 total.

 

[tacofrano]

ahh ok finally uploaded the pictures. Wernt they cute!

 

[cynqueen]

OOOOHHHHH Nice setup!!! Too bad they came unglued

 

[corykitty516]

awww ... I really like those ... Here are mine... took me for *grumble grumble* ever to get them resized ...

this is a cave in one of my big tanks

what a grumpy betta!!!! he loves to hide in here

another big tank cave

 

[Seahorse]

Yay, I found my cave!

http/www.petsmart.com/global/product_det...D=1118819352019

Just thought I'd let you know!

 

[abstract]

i know its a little late now but you never EVERRRR want to use superglue in the aquarium...aquarium sealant/silicone serves the purpose just fine....you can really make some nice/cheap caves out of some silicone and pieces of slate (you can buy enough slate for 4 small caves for around a couple dollars).....it is really simple and that way you get exactly what you want...btw, assuming the tank is 2.5 gallons or less, i found that the caves from Petsmart that were posted take up way too much space, plus i happen to have that exact cave and of the 3 bettas i have had, none ever swam through it...i think they feel cornered if it doesn't have a clear path THROUGH it

 

[cynqueen]

Nice caves corkykitty! I love the pic of your betta just hangin' in the pot!!

Cynthia

P.S. I noticed you live in South Carolina - that's where we're going on vacation this year Can't wait to get to the beach!!!!!!!

 

[tacofrano]

i thinki might try pcv i think that is a cute idea!

 

[crankwalk]

Yay, I found my cave!

http/www.petsmart.com/global/product_det...D=1118819352019

Just thought I'd let you know!

Interesting, I had just came across that cave last night when browsing the PS site.. it doesn't list dimensions on the site though... can you tell me roughly what size it is (or measure, lol) and most importantly is the hole(s) big enough for a Betta to swim through, fins umolested? I haven't been able to find that in the store to evaluate the size. Thanks!

 

[abstract]

i'd say probably 6-8" long, 4-5" wide, 3-5" tall....and i did not find it large enough for a betta to swim through easily..nor did they ever want to, i just dont think it looks open enough to them...they like large arches from my experiences

 

[crankwalk]

hmm that bites.. i might have to pass on that one. still on the quest for the perfect cave! have not yet tried pvc though...

 

[SRC]

http/www.aquariumguys.com/aquarium-rocks.html

http/www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=1393

Best I have found anywhere...good prices too.

 

[abstract]

http/www.aquariumguys.com/aquarium-rocks.html

http/www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=1393

Best I have found anywhere...good prices too.

very nice actually! good prices too, i'll have a look around, thanks