Fish cages - 06/26/10 01:34 PM
Okay,
I've seen the examples in Cecil's posts and I even went out and ordered the PVC fittings and mesh from Stoney Creek Equipment in Michigan.
I want to make one approx. 4 feet long, 3 feet deep, and 2 feet wide. The purpose is to try and raise some Goldfish in our pond. So far, any attempts to stock a few have resulted in them being eaten by the LMB within a day or two!
We originally had three VERY large Goldfish that eventually died. We just want to replace them.
I have two Shubunkins that my Daughter bought me for Fathers Day and I need to get this cage built.
My questions are these:
1) Should I add something like sand fill to the base of the cage pipes to make it sink?
2) will the tubular frame sink on its own? The pipes will be filled with air, so I'm doubting so.
3) Does anyone have any close-up photo's of their cages that I can see details? Mr. Baird?
4)Should the lid just sit on top with a plastic tyrap hinge?
If anyone has any ideas, I would love to hear them.
Thanks, folks!
I've seen the examples in Cecil's posts and I even went out and ordered the PVC fittings and mesh from Stoney Creek Equipment in Michigan.
I want to make one approx. 4 feet long, 3 feet deep, and 2 feet wide. The purpose is to try and raise some Goldfish in our pond. So far, any attempts to stock a few have resulted in them being eaten by the LMB within a day or two!
We originally had three VERY large Goldfish that eventually died. We just want to replace them.
I have two Shubunkins that my Daughter bought me for Fathers Day and I need to get this cage built.
My questions are these:
1) Should I add something like sand fill to the base of the cage pipes to make it sink?
2) will the tubular frame sink on its own? The pipes will be filled with air, so I'm doubting so.
3) Does anyone have any close-up photo's of their cages that I can see details? Mr. Baird?
4)Should the lid just sit on top with a plastic tyrap hinge?
If anyone has any ideas, I would love to hear them.
Thanks, folks!