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Grottos & Fins Background
Caves can be dramatic and functional additions to aquarium aquascaping. I always wanted to find an individual rock with a cave already carved into it for my cave dwellers. I never found one that was really as dramatic as I had hoped. So I decided to make one out of cement. I chose a “mother” rock with a very interesting shape and molded an identical cement replica with one exception - I built a cave into it. Then I decided to take it a step further – a series of caves built into a large rock.
Every single item I sell is hand-made. There is no production line and there never will be. There is just no getting around the time and effort it takes to make them right. Which is exactly the way I want it.
Thanks for dropping by! Bart Purcell
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Last updated on 11/1/2008 |
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Testimonials
I received a package from Bart Purcell of Grottos and Fins and I opened it with both curiosity and trepidation. I didn’t know what to expect. I knew he was sending me a Grottos and Fins rock cave, and I had never seen one before.
On first glance, the rock cave looked quite natural and the opening seemed large enough for most small to medium sized fish. I placed the rock cave in my brackish-water tank that has mudskippers, Celebes Rainbowfish, and bumblebee gobies. In no time, one of the mudskippers claimed it as his “territory” and took up habitation on the top of it. The other mudskippers weren’t allowed anywhere near it, but the other fishes could come and go in/around it as they chose. The gobies particularly liked being in the vicinity of the rock cave. At this stage I was impressed by it and was looking forward to seeing how it would look in the future.
I was not prepared for what unfolded after 3-4 weeks in my aquarium. If I thought the rock cave looked natural before, it looked a LOT more natural after it “settled in”. It looks perfectly natural and not man-made at all now. I would heartily recommend this product and I look forward with interest to the new designs and styles that Grottos and Fins designs in the future.
Ken Boorman A.N.G.F.A. North American Coordinator Chatham, Ontario. Canada.
"Yes I got the rock cave and LOVE IT!!! Cichlids love it too!! (Michelle Satterfield –Aquarist)
“The caves looked great! I can see you are a good craftsman and take pride in what you do!” (Robert Boshnack—Aquarist)
“I have a rock from grottosandfins and would recommend them to anyone that is looking for natural looking rocks and caves. GREAT PRODUCT!!!!!!!! (exinnix – Aquatic Hobbyist)
“I got a man made rock from Grottos & Fins. I could not believe how natural the rock looks. The cave that was built into the rock was perfect for any fish to hang out in and be comfortable and safe. I would highly recommend this product if you are looking for natural looking caves for your cichlids. It is easier than trying to build cave with natural rock and putty glues.
“It looks very good, I must say. If I saw it in a tank I would have assumed that it was a natural formation.” (Loachaholic – Aquatic Hobbyist Moderator)
“That’s lovely work, they look really natural and I love the finish.” (el’TJ - Chat Aquariums)
“Amazing detail and very high quality in product. Will buy from again. Thanks!” (sugarnstrychnine—ebay customer)
“Here are a few shots of the cave in my 20 gallon. As you can see, my convicts love it.” (sugarnstrychnine—ebay customer) |
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spawning cichlids guarding their |
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Grottos & Fins cave |
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Grottos & Fins Madison, CT 06443 email: grottosandfins@aol.com www.grottosandfins.com 203-623-2529 |
