Vertical Conversion of “Zilla Critter Keeper” for tree frogs

[flybyferns]

Just a quick question....for the background, can you use acrylic paint instead of spray paint?? Thanks!! It looks SOOO great!

Hi Justine,
I did use a type of acrylic paint. I brushed, dabbed, swirled, swiped etc : "Martha Stewart -Crafts paints. (satin). -cures in 21 days and is dishwasher safe". I painted on the outside glass of the enclosure!
Lynn

[froglover27]

oh cool!! Do you think it really matters what TYPE of acrylic paint is used??

[flybyferns]

oh cool!! Do you think it really matters what TYPE of acrylic paint is used??

YES, I would have to say that it does matter.
I don't think regular acrylic paint will cure permanently on glass.
I think it would scratch off.
But, I'm not a paint expert.

[froglover27]

YES, I would have to say that it does matter.
I don't think regular acrylic paint will cure permanently on glass.
I think it would scratch off.
But, I'm not a paint expert.

True.....maybe if you put a coating of some type of sealer thingy?? hmmmmmm

[flybyferns]

True.....maybe if you put a coating of some type of sealer thingy?? hmmmmmm

? Sorry, I don't know , as I have not tried either.
I guess you could purchase a small pc of glass and experiment ?

[flybyferns]

Up date:
The move has gone well -- this AM.
They all went back to sleep immediately.
It was fun to touch them!
The male Albino was a bit upset -he made little startle croaks when he was in my hand .
He seemed to be most frightened when handled; but has finally settled down.



Above- Left side of photo: I finished painting the tree trunks in the larger viv. and in the processing using silicone to adhere the planters onto the glass. When completely dry- the A. callidryas will return to that enclosure ( where they were).



The A. moreletii settled on the front/ interior glass behind the screen of his "vertical conversion".

My Plans:
I Am hoping for an Xanthic ( A. callidryas) from Bill Schwinn ( who is trying !)
and 2 additional A. moreletii from Michael Novy ? I hope.

Quarantine tanks are ready to go a a moments notice !

Thanks for looking, Lynn

[J Teezy]

you actually found a store to drill your glass for you? how much that cost? I called all kinds of glass shops and aquarium places in my area and nobody would drill it, i had to get a bit and do it myself