Material for Caves

sgoerdin · Post by **sgoerdin** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:15 am

Dear colleges,

I'm thinking of making my own caves. What kind of material can I use?
We allways talk about Slate, but normal tiles are also made from clay.

Thank you.

McEve · Post by **McEve** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:55 am

Normal tiles often have additives of different kinds. You'll ntice that some has a shiny and even sparkling surface, some are safe to use outdoors so forth. I believe they add different things to the clay to make the surface prettier, and to mak the tiles stronger. Others know more about this than I do.

Some tiles are ok though, I used some for the caves in the terrace tank I made what seems like a hundred years ago

Your best bet is slate, and a good guide is found here: http://www.zebrapleco.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2749

Good luck and let us know what you decide to do, and show us the result of course

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 6:49 am

I know that some members here have used other types of tiles to make caves. My own advice would be to go for natural slate, I wouldn't take the risk that some tiles may present.

That's a good guide that Husky Jim has posted , I missed that one.

Adam