WTB Bamboo

[fishguy1978]

Looking for 1-1.5in diameter bamboo. Dried would be awesome.

 

[sir_keith]

I have some dried lengths that are 1/2-3/4" diameter, if that would work...

 

[fishguy1978]

I'm looking to make pleco caves for my L104s. The caves I drilled are to big. That size might work.

 

[sir_keith]

I have several canes like this-



They might be too small for your purposes, but you are welcome to them if they could be of use.

 

[fishguy1978]

I think those will be to small. I'm hoping to drill 7/8-1in holes.

 

[sir_keith]

I have a big stand of bamboo by the beach; I'll go down there tomorrow to see if I have any bigger canes that have been cut down.

 

[lloyd378]

I have a backyard full of bamboo but unfortunately none that width… I do have some about 12’ tall haha but only 1/2” to 3/4” thick
I’ll let you know if anything changes

 

[Betty]

I have timber bamboo -- maybe too large?

 

[fishguy1978]

I have timber bamboo -- maybe too large?

I don't know, what is timber bamboo?

 

[Betty]

It's much taller and wider than that type in sir keith's photo. I think it's probably wider diameter than you want, but I can look and see if there are any dry pieces that are smaller. The sizes do vary so I might have something around.

 

[fishguy1978]

It's much taller and wider than that type in sir keith's photo. I think it's probably wider diameter than you want, but I can look and see if there are any dry pieces that are smaller. The sizes do vary so I might have something around.View attachment 9227View attachment 9228View attachment 9229

I see some smaller diameter stalks that might. Would it be possible to hunt through your bamboo stand for the size I'm looking for?

 

[sir_keith]

It's much taller and wider than that type in sir keith's photo. I think it's probably wider diameter than you want, but I can look and see if there are any dry pieces that are smaller. The sizes do vary so I might have something around.View attachment 9227View attachment 9228View attachment 9229

OMG, where do you live? Kenya?

 

[Betty]

@fishguy1978 -- we've got some dry culms that we've already cut down. My husband said he'd cut one into a few 3-4 ft lengths. They taper down in diameter so there will be different sizes to choose from.

@sir_keith -- Mckenna.

 

[lloyd378]

Won’t the bamboo float ?

betty, I have timber bamboo too but nowhere near the width of yours… maybe mine is too crowded

 

[fishguy1978]

@fishguy1978 -- we've got some dry culms that we've already cut down. My husband said he'd cut one into a few 3-4 ft lengths. They taper down in diameter so there will be different sizes to choose from.

@sir_keith -- Mckenna.

I will send a pm.

 

[fishguy1978]

Won’t the bamboo float ?

betty, I have timber bamboo too but nowhere near the width of yours… maybe mine is too crowded

It will sink eventually. My L104 need that feed variety as well as nice tight caves.

 

[Betty]

Won’t the bamboo float ?

betty, I have timber bamboo too but nowhere near the width of yours… maybe mine is too crowded

It took a couple of years before it started to get like that. Every year the new growth is wider and taller.

 

[lloyd378]

It took a couple of years before it started to get like that. Every year the new growth is wider and taller.

Nice…. Mine is crazy thick. I’ve had it about five years now

 

[fishguy1978]

I now have over 20ft of bamboo strapped to the motorcycle for use in making pleco caves thanks to @Betty. Thank you so much.

 

[sir_keith]

I now have over 20ft of bamboo strapped to the motorcycle for use in making pleco caves thanks to @Betty. Thank you so much.
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