n8ly just asked a similar question about a week ago, in pvc fish structure which has links to tree and sputnik pics. Condello needs to post a link to his bluegill condo as well.

I don't think there's a set recipe for size of pipe/tubing. These could be varied depending on what was available cheap or free.

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