Pleco Caves

[boebrummie]

hello peeps.
I'm thinking of making my own pleco caves but im unsure of what sizes would be ideal for the plecos i have. any help wuld really be appreciated. thanks.
I have . L129, L325, L260 and common bn's

 

[Man of fish]

Mind explaining how to make a pleco cave? I just bid on an L200 and this would be interesting to know.

 

[boebrummie]

buy some slate. and work out or find out what size caves are ideal for the plecos you have. then measure out for the roof and base, but make base 2cm bigger then the sides and top make it 1cm bigger than the sides. measure out the sides and then the back piece. then just silicon the sides onto the base slot in the back piece and silicon the roof into place. and hopefully if measured correctly and cut correctly. it should all fit well. leave to dry. for about 10 hrs then soak for same amount of time in water changing water every couple of hrs. to remove any silicon smell or residue