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Brush Gate

Fiber Grating

Hula Hoop

Ice Float

Kale Feeder

People Watching

Texture Mat

Vacuum Hose

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Brush Gate

So just what do the manatees do with this?

The brush gate fits into the gate area between a shallow portion of the tank and the medical pool. The manatees rub their vibrissae on it as well as all other parts of their bodies. This helps remove dead skin as it is sloughed.

Materials:

1 square of 2-inch PVC pipe built to the dimensions of the gate

15 industrial scrub brushes

Stainless steel nuts and bolts