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Has anyone heard of or have any experience using those metal tomato cages for structure? I have recently accquired around 20 cages. Some are the large diameter ones (around 36in) others are the smaller diameter ones (around 18in). I was think of bending the bottom legs into a "U" shape and anchoring them in some concrete and placing them in a spot I know. Not sure how much the metal would attract and grow algae. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
They would probably be more effective in groups of five or so cages, but if its the wire cages i'm thinking of, they will grab hooks like crazy, altho usually pretty easy to get off, it may get annoying after a bit
Perhaps put a block in the bottom and fill it with various hardwood limbs? Have to agree, bare it would be a hook "magnet"..but you`re thinking outside the box, which isn`t bad...
I've never heard of anyone using them AS cover, but I know several that use them to HOLD cover...they bend the bottom legs to hold a cinder block or two and tie small bamboo and limbs to it. I'd go along with the "hook magnet" theory, myself.
I think most places , specially goverment waters frown on metal in their water.