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CNgo2006 Shrimp Master

CNgo2006

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Hi guys,

I thought I'd share with you a few of my DIY shrimp pyramid caves made from ceramic rings (this idea was taxed from a german breeder who posted a video of his shrimp online ;)). Very simple to make so I'm not gonna do a step by step as I am sure you guys can silicone/ superglue a few ceramic rings together.

What was used was

* Aquarium safe silicone or superglue

* Ceramic rings (choose an inert one and one that has a nice hole size for the specific shrimp you are making it for) I chose Mr Aqua M size. It is inert and quite porous for extra surface area (never a bad thing). You may want to look at getting the L size if you are making for large adult shrimp.

* Stick like a shish kebab stick to clear any obstructions that the silicone may have caused on the inside of the rings.

They look quite nice I reckon, with moss on them will look even better!

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For around $15 you can easily make 10+ pyramids, go crazy and make them as big/small as you want, giant levelled pyramids or single logs, up to you!

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in this hobby we like to save where possible, so making these are a great way to save.

If you liked this DIY then please Thank/Like ;).

Cheers Chi.

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jayc Shrimp Guru

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So cool! I have a handful from my recent review. Now I know what to do with them.

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Chi these are a brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing!!

With the porous surface mosses and plants should attach really easy too! Great work!

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Cheers guys, thought you would like them as the store bought ones can get pretty expensive especially when you have a whole lot of tanks! Also most of the store bought ones the holes are too large IMO.

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They are awsome..

Thanx for the DIY chi, definantely worth a try me thinks.. :encouragement:

Also if you wanna make them colourful you can make them out of fruit loops too :p

"sorry its the first thing that popped into my head when i saw them..lol

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They are awsome..

Thanx for the DIY chi' date=' definantely worth a try me thinks.. :encouragement:

Also if you wanna make them colourful you can make them out of fruit loops too :p

"sorry its the first thing that popped into my head when i saw them..lol[/quote']

I already tried with fruit loops honcho but for some reason they would magically disappear within an hour or so?

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Also if you wanna make them colourful you can make them out of fruit loops too :p "sorry its the first thing that popped into my head when i saw them..lol

There's always a comedian in a crowd .... honcho, no calls, ams, PM'sc...don't you love me anymore ? :sorrow:

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Ooohhhhhh I have some hmmmmm must build pyramids. .. am I turning egyptian

You're creative Blackcat, maybe try to build a sphinx. ;)

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Where would I find some of this stuff in "L" size? Found a few places with "M" but none in Brisvegas. :confused:

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Where would I find some of this stuff in "L" size? Found a few places with "M" but none in Brisvegas. :confused:

To be honest Squiggs, I'm not sure if the L (size) affects the hole size as well or just the size of the ceramic media? But have seen many other types out there with larger holes doesn't particularly need to be this brand. How about Ista Power Material or Power House L size? again not sure on the hole size but very similar products...

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I'm surprised I've not seen many of these in peoples tanks, How did they end up going for people long term? Did anyone happen to try the Ista brand noodles? I'd be curious to find out how large they are if anyone owns some :D

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Iv3 had these in my tanks since first making them OP. Tied some moss on them they are doing great. The moss easily grips and grows on them. I found they are a safe haven for shrimplets and juvies.

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