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Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 1:55 pm
by babyboyblue
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.
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 2:23 pm
by bertie 83
They should do just fine
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 12:50 pm
by Gooburz
What are you using as an adhesive, or what would be safe to use? Looks like something easy and cheap to do.
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 1:11 pm
by babyboyblue
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).
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 6:33 pm
by Nuclear_Glitter
I like the way it looks. Nice job.
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 7:02 pm
by babyboyblue
Nuclear_Glitter wrote:I like the way it looks. Nice job.
Thank you!
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 9:58 pm
by hadla
where in ca are you? id love to buy a small one from you if youre near me =P
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:09 pm
by babyboyblue
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.
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 1:19 pm
by Pufferpunk
You're so crafty!
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:06 pm
by Gooburz
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)
Re: Bumblebee Gobies Cave Size ?
Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 7:11 pm
by babyboyblue
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.