Caves -Ceramic Pots

Ltrepeter2000 · Post by **Ltrepeter2000** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:38 pm

I bought a hacksaw and a ceramic blade for it and have managed to turn some mini flower pots into caves but the red of the ceramic really stands out and I was wondering if anyone had suggestions on toning it down. I was contemplating using silicone on them and then roll it in some extra fluorite that I have(fluorite is the substrate in the tank) but was curious if anyone had any other ideas.

Are there any paints that are tank safe?

Rob

Post by **krisw** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:45 pm

I'd probably do the silicon, rolled in flourite/gravel, but make sure the silicon is aquarium safe. GE Silicon I for Windows/Doors should be okay, but anything for the bathroom is not be because it has a funguscide in it. Also, I've not used it, but I've seen recommendation online to use "Patio Paint" to paint aquarium ornaments. You can buy it at Michaels.

http://www.decoart.com/cgi-bin/Products.cgi?Patio_Paint

Ltrepeter2000 · Post by **Ltrepeter2000** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:48 pm

I bought an aquarium silicone from Petsmart. I will look into the paint.
Look forward to more ideas.

Rob

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 5:02 pm

Another option is to grow moss on them. It works pretty well actually.

Ltrepeter2000 · Post by **Ltrepeter2000** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 5:14 pm

What are you using to secure the moss?

Thanks
Rob

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:41 pm

Just use some sewing thread or fishing line and eventually the moss stays attached by itself.

DelawareJim · Post by **DelawareJim** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:19 pm

Plain old Java moss sticks by itself pretty well. You can just tie it to the pot and in a couple of weeks it sticks by itself.

Cheers
Jim

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