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As I am getting into the Apistogramma hobby (more like just infected with the bug) I read that MOST Apistos prefer "CAVES" to turn into SPAWNING sites. Looking at pictures, I usually see the "Clay Pot" partially buried to mimic such a cave.
Though it works, it sorta really sticks out when doing an Aquascape. This is where I come in. Thinking myself on which type of "Clay Pot" would blend in, I realized that if;
a) You covered the Clay Pot in silicone (outside only, inside for those more adventurous) and then roll it in the substrate. When it dries, brush off the excess and if you covered it properally, it will look like the substrate. The next trick is to partially bury it so it actually looks like it belongs in there.
b) Glue (Silicone) rocks around it to further more "mask" it. Remember, go with your theme, gluing rocks onto the pot in the middle of nowhere definately makes it stand out. You wish to "blend" into the scenery.
Material Required;
(1) Cheapo paint brush from a craft store. Afterwards, it'll be toast
(1) Tube of Aquarium safe silicone. I usually use the stuff ACTUALLY intended for Aquarium usage at Petsmart. Might as well be safe
(1) Safe area for the "Cave" to dry
(1) Pebbles or Stones (optional) for further blending into the rockscape (as if placing into a "cliff" or embankment
(x) x=? Amount of Clay Pots. I usually use the 3" and 3.5" ones from my local craft store. Dirt cheap
Gary
Though it works, it sorta really sticks out when doing an Aquascape. This is where I come in. Thinking myself on which type of "Clay Pot" would blend in, I realized that if;
a) You covered the Clay Pot in silicone (outside only, inside for those more adventurous) and then roll it in the substrate. When it dries, brush off the excess and if you covered it properally, it will look like the substrate. The next trick is to partially bury it so it actually looks like it belongs in there.
b) Glue (Silicone) rocks around it to further more "mask" it. Remember, go with your theme, gluing rocks onto the pot in the middle of nowhere definately makes it stand out. You wish to "blend" into the scenery.
Material Required;
(1) Cheapo paint brush from a craft store. Afterwards, it'll be toast
(1) Tube of Aquarium safe silicone. I usually use the stuff ACTUALLY intended for Aquarium usage at Petsmart. Might as well be safe
(1) Safe area for the "Cave" to dry
(1) Pebbles or Stones (optional) for further blending into the rockscape (as if placing into a "cliff" or embankment
(x) x=? Amount of Clay Pots. I usually use the 3" and 3.5" ones from my local craft store. Dirt cheap
Gary