PVC Frames

I've done a bit of research on PVC frames for aquascaping and decided to do a smal square or rectangle or two in my tank. Should I just drill holes in the PVC for the zip-ties only or drill a few more as well. Anyone who has done this feel free to chime in.

Brian

 

I have PVC post to hold up my rock work, so my pistol shrimp doesn't create a land slide.


I just use a little bit of silicone to keep them in place.

 

I would drill extra holes, to avoid any dead spots. just make sure they are small, so nothing can get in and get caught.

I had a small rectangle shelf with eggcrate on top, tied with fishing line on my first tank with holes drilled throughout, and i hooked a small powerhead to it. It created a nice flow underneath all my live rock.

 

Cool, thanks guys. I wonder if its safe to stain the pvc purple with the purple primer I have? I will try to hide as much as the pvc as I can. We used it to glue pvc together for sump, so should not hurt right?

Brian

 

Oatey Purple Primer? You're Safe Just let it cure for 24hrs before putting it in your tank.

Good Luck!