Hi all - New to forum - lots of questions - here's the first..
I wanted to build a small cave for my fish (when I get them!) as I have lots of critters in the yard (ie racoons) also dog, cats, squirrels, etc.
Purpose so they can hide out...
I was thinking a sideways terra cotta pot? I was understanding you can't use pavers etc or anything made of concrete, is this true? What about plastic pipe...ugly...but is it safe?
Also I have rocks in my pond, which I read is not good, but they are big rocks (8" round) just to anchor the plants from the critters who are exploring the shelf area. Is this okay?
Any other ideas for a "cave"? No fish yet, just trying to get prepared...pond is about 250 gallons with a 200 gph pump and fountain at water level and will have 5 goldfish...It is 20 inches deep, shelves are about 12 inches deep.
Thanks in advance!
I wanted to build a small cave for my fish (when I get them!) as I have lots of critters in the yard (ie racoons) also dog, cats, squirrels, etc.
Purpose so they can hide out...
I was thinking a sideways terra cotta pot? I was understanding you can't use pavers etc or anything made of concrete, is this true? What about plastic pipe...ugly...but is it safe?
Also I have rocks in my pond, which I read is not good, but they are big rocks (8" round) just to anchor the plants from the critters who are exploring the shelf area. Is this okay?
Any other ideas for a "cave"? No fish yet, just trying to get prepared...pond is about 250 gallons with a 200 gph pump and fountain at water level and will have 5 goldfish...It is 20 inches deep, shelves are about 12 inches deep.
Thanks in advance!