Vivarium Background Materials?

[Trigger]

I have been keeping my whites tree frog trigger for roughly 6 months now and it is time for him to get an upgrade! he is currently in a smaller exo terra viv and I wanted him to get more space so I bought something much bigger
This is his new viv size (roughly):

• Width: 79.5cm (2ft 7")
• Height: 80cm (2ft 7.5")
• Depth: 48cm (1ft 6")
• 67.15 gallon(UK)
• 80.64 gallon(US)

After looking around it looks like Expanding Foam is the best option, after asking in local reptile shops they suggested I stay away from this method but would not explain why, I have also been having trouble finding foam that is safe to use

thanks for any help you are able to give!

Edit: I intend to add a small pool with a waterfall if that effects anything!

[deranged chipmunk]

You can use any expanding foam, provided is it polyurethane based, with the exception of those rated "fire safe". Those have retardants that could potentially leech into the tank. But the general purpose or pond versions are safe. A lot of people choose to use the pond version due to they are normally colored black. They cost a bit more, but I supposed it is worth the extra cost for the black coloring.


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[Trigger]

Thanks for the help! I have found reptile safe silicone in a local shop so I have almost everything I need now, I shall post some pics when its finished!

[Frogger00]

Check out lizard landscapes. They have all the info you need for creating a background.


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[Trigger]

Thanks frogger I will check that out!

I just bough this foam:


Has anyone used this before? thanks!

[deranged chipmunk]

i didn't even know dow made foam. but yes, it should be fine, it is polyurethane based and that is what you want.