Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?

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Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?

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I'm creating some caves and structures for some Bumblebee Gobies (which I plan to get soon), using slate tiles.

How big, or small of a cave do they need? For how small they are, the caves that I'm making are about 1" wide x 1.5" deep x 1" high.

I'm not sure if they need it close to how small they are, or if they need it bigger.

The attached picture is what I have so far... still messing with it.
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They should do just fine
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What are you using as an adhesive, or what would be safe to use? Looks like something easy and cheap to do.
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Gooburz wrote:What are you using as an adhesive, or what would be safe to use? Looks like something easy and cheap to do.
Aquarium safe clear 100% Silicone.

Tube cost about $10, really cheap caulk gun was $2-$3. The slate tiles were $7-$8 for 5 or 6 slate tiles.

I think I could've made 1 more big one, and 1 medium size, and several smaller ones with the left over materials.

For size reference, this is in my 30 gallon long tank (36" long, 18" high, 12" deep).
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I like the way it looks. Nice job.
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Nuclear_Glitter wrote:I like the way it looks. Nice job.
Thank you! :D
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where in ca are you? id love to buy a small one from you if youre near me =P
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hadla wrote:where in ca are you? id love to buy a small one from you if youre near me =P
I'm close to Norwalk, CA

If you are close enough, I can just give you some of the tiles and you can make your own. It's just stacking and gluing it together.
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You're so crafty!
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That looks amazing! I think i'll have to make one of those! I know Lowes will have everything that i'll need to do that. Just gotta make sure i wash/rinse the slate tiles really well before using the silicone and putting them into the tank. How many tiles did it take you to make that one? (rough guestimate)
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Gooburz wrote:That looks amazing! I think i'll have to make one of those! I know Lowes will have everything that i'll need to do that. Just gotta make sure i wash/rinse the slate tiles really well before using the silicone and putting them into the tank. How many tiles did it take you to make that one? (rough guestimate)
Roughly about 2 tiles.

And before you glue it together, it would be better if you sand it with medium grit to get rid of the sharp edges and just to smooth it out.
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