[butterbean 3]

I needed more for my 2 gsp to do in their tank but after pricing tank decorations I decided to make some myself and they turned out pretty good. I bought PVC joints the ones that curve and one that makes a T. and I covered them with pure silicone and took the same color/type rocks that they have on the bottom of their tank and covered the pipe with them. Out of two joints they ended up with 5 caves/tunnels that completely blend into the aquarium and with plants placed around give them lots of places to explore. :welldone:

 

[Lupin]

Where are the pics, Butterbean?:mrgreen:

 

[butterbean 3]

I will take some tomorrow when the lights good

 

[Amphitrite]

Excellent idea butterbean, can't wait to see the pics

 

[joeshmoe]

mee to this sound s like a great idea

 

[butterbean 3]

:wave: Here are the pictures, my gsp's really seem to like them :lol: The tunnels not the pictures

 

[Lupin]

Nice.:thumbsup: They camouflage so well.

 

[Amphitrite]

Excellent idea, and they do blend in really well with the rest of the tank. Great job!

 

[Daz]

I tried the gravel on plastic pipe thing before, the little buggers pecked it all off. Look nice thou.

 

[Tracy]

Excellent! It turned out great! What a good idea thank you for sharing.

 

[butterbean 3]

:wave: Tracy can you post pictures I would love to see them

 

[reverendred]

definitely gonna be looking into doing this in my tanks! thanks for the great idea!

 

[iPesci]

Awesome idea!
Thanks so much for sharing!

 

[Blizzz]

I also came up with that idea and used a dark grey PVC joint and smaller rocks.

 

[Kate]

Both of them look great! ::goes off to hardware store::

 

[iPesci]

I'm doing it!
Yay!
I have made a longer tunnel...
I have spraypainted it blue then I'm gonna puc rocks on..(please tell me spray paint is safe for them when it's dry...)

 

[ClarkyJ]

Great idea mite give that ago my self

 

[reverendred]

i put two pieces of PVC in my 29G....

one is a 4" in diameter 45 degree corner piece. the other is a 3" diameter y-shaped piece. both are black and i have them buried in black rock. looks pretty gnarly with my pirate flag background.

 

[RubyWhisper]

that looks so cool! and a lot easier than most do it yourself projects

-cover plastic pipe with silicone
-cover silicone with rocks


I can't wait to try it out!

 

[saint]

i was just at my brothers place the other day and seen a whole box of pvc pipes and elbows.... i wonder if he will notice if it goes missing, lol