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How to make coconut caves.
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How to make coconut caves.
I was making a few caves and got bored so thought i would take some pics and show how to make them evan though most people already know lol
First get the coconut :]
Then drill holes in the top to drain all the liquid and it helps the sink in the tank because they dont get air bubbles in them
Then sand or file off all the furry stuff on the out side. I use and electric sander and that works really well. You proberly should have done this before drilling the holes but i forgot to sand it at first :]
Right half has been sanded
All sanded
then cut it in half
Then scrape out the white insides. Make sure you scrape out the layer inbetween the white stuff and the shell because the first time i didnt and it spiked my water. I use a knife but a screw driver, chisel or something else sharp should work.
All done
Then cut a hole off the front size depending on the size of the fish its for
Then use a file or sandpaper to smooth off the inside
Hope this helps
First get the coconut :]
Then drill holes in the top to drain all the liquid and it helps the sink in the tank because they dont get air bubbles in them
Then sand or file off all the furry stuff on the out side. I use and electric sander and that works really well. You proberly should have done this before drilling the holes but i forgot to sand it at first :]
Right half has been sanded
All sanded
then cut it in half
Then scrape out the white insides. Make sure you scrape out the layer inbetween the white stuff and the shell because the first time i didnt and it spiked my water. I use a knife but a screw driver, chisel or something else sharp should work.
All done
Then cut a hole off the front size depending on the size of the fish its for
Then use a file or sandpaper to smooth off the inside
Hope this helps
kizno1- Moderator
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
great thread.! it should be a sticky!
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
Thanks Kizno! I did not know how to do it, and was thinking about it cause everyone here talks about them. Now you have given me detailed instructions I will be making one for Phinneus!
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
glad it helped :]
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
They look great Kizno Now where's the recipe for coconut cake
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
lol thanks :]
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
Thats proper cool:D. What did you use to cut it? sorry if thats a dumb question. In pottery class im making caves and tunnels for my fishes, my teacher thinks I'm a nutter! Hahaha.
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
Thats wicked but far too much effort for lazy Melly I buy them in local shop for 99p
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
Ahh great thread maybe i'll start making my own because just a basic one with no moss or anything is £3 in my local MA
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
nice kizno!! i may have to make a couple for my 20 gal.!!
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
Jake15 wrote:Thats proper cool:D. What did you use to cut it? sorry if thats a dumb question. In pottery class im making caves and tunnels for my fishes, my teacher thinks I'm a nutter! Hahaha.
haha pottery caves are good for plecs.
mellychops wrote: Thats wicked but far too much effort for lazy Melly I buy them in local shop for 99p
silverrabbit wrote:Ahh great thread maybe i'll start making my own because just a basic one with no moss or anything is £3 in my local MA
my lfs dont sell them at all they only sell like molded caves and there about £8 so its cheaper to pay 52p for a coconut
flip wrote:nice kizno!! i may have to make a couple for my 20 gal.!!
sounds good
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
I'm going to give this a go I reckon. Though I may lose a few fingers in the process!
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
lol there good for bettas and corys my corys are always in and out of them. there really not that hard to make.
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Probably not but you haven't seen me in action. I get the job done but its normally a blood bath in the process. LOL
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good luck not hurting yourself lol
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
if anyone want i could proberly make a few and post them. the coconuts 55p and i dont know what the postage is but will find out if anyone is intrested.
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
I would be very interested kizno
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
ok ill find out how much they would be to post :]
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
I would be interested too kiz! Saves me losing any digits!
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
Will you check out how much to send to AK, I would be interested too!
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
lol that would be loads haha
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
Yeah, but it would be worth it not to end up looking like edward scissor hands, I'd pay first and then you could ship, just let me know!
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
are you being serious? its a little hard to tell lol. i think they will cost loads to ship.
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Re: How to make coconut caves.
Well, how much USD do you think over $100? If it's less then that then yes I'd send you shipping $ and cost of coconuts
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I have a meeting at 11:#0, (it's 11:09!) Gotta go, sorry, Kizno yes, find out for me please!!! My honey had Visa or we can send bank money order whatever works, can even get it switch to L 's for you!
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