Where can I purchase a cave...

[bboy]

that is large enough for a 7" barred midas female to escape to,
but too small for a large 9" male w/ a nuchal hump
too enter? Please help. Thanks.


BBOY :

 

[TheMainer]

You could probably find one at your local fish store, or what I would suggest is to go out and find some rocks yourself and build one. Looks more natural and of course it will save you a few dollars.

 

[bboy]

Thanks TM; I'll see what I can find.

 

[sapphire]

I am using some clay pots turned on their side.....cheap and works

 

[phOOey]

it'll be tricky to find one of perfect size, so i'd do what mainer suggested and build my own, i'd also recommend silconing the rocks together as midas can be rough with stuff like that.

 

[fiugzel]

Can you put any rocks you find in a tank with no problems? I know seashells will raise the pH due to the calcium, but what about common rocks you find on the street or in the park?

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Possibly a strawberry pot? I'm sure they come in different sizes with different hole sizes so you might want to check out the hardware garden center.

 

[TLM4x4]

Hi there! If you have a river/creek/ocean nearby you can get rocks there as well...just make sure you scrub them with a stiff brush to clean any sediment off...thats what I did in my mbuna cichlid tank...got a bunch of river rocks and they work really good for caves!

 

[BigDaddy420]

me and the wife made a day of it, took the 4 wheeler down some paths near a local creek, strapped a milk crate on the front and went for a ride, we found all kinds of great rocks, its a nice way to kill an afternoon too.

 

[TLM4x4]

COOL! I like having sand,rocks,driftwood in my tank all from around this area

 

[TLH]

Just make sure that any rocks that go in freshwater tanks are not soluble,calcareous or artificial stuff made from unsealed concrete unless you're looking for a hardwater tank.Also rocks with metallic content should be avoided.

Basalt,Granite,Quartz,Slate and hard Sandstones are all OK.Basically anything that doesn't react to acid.

 

[TLM4x4]

Thanks for adding that TLH..I always forget that part..duh

 

[Fish Friend]

If youre still looking for a cave now..i just thought of this idea...you could try using a coconut cave..they are very useful!!! check http://www.fishforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3371 as youll be able to see...it had helped lots of people

 

[Firebug]

I've heard that you can use vinegar to test rocks that react to acid. Just pour a little bit on the rock, and if it bubbles then you shouldn't use it, and if it doesn't then it should be fine to use. Like TLH says, don't use rocks that have any metallic content.

Fish_friend, I don't think there are any coconuts big enough for bboy's fish!

 

[Cichlid-Man]

A coconut cave could be used as a hat for his fish.