Vertical Conversion of “Zilla Critter Keeper” for tree frogs

[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

[flybyferns]

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

Not really sure how much $ ?
I purchased small pieces of glass for the front as well at the same time.
Including the velcro/plexi cord cover he made for me.
My bill was $25.00.
So, pretty good deal. I think

He was concerned it was tempered glass. I assured him it was not.
He is a very experienced glass cutter.
I told him that if it broke I would not hold him responsible.
They all get so wigged-out about the glass breaking.
Lynn

[UncleChester]

Hi Lynn, just wanted to say this is pretty terrific! I like the open kinda look this has while still having lots of plant cover available. I also like that you've used plants as the main structural element. The faux tree backgrounds look pretty slick too.

I'm sure your A. moreletii will enjoy its new home and good luck acquiring roommates!

[flybyferns]

Hi Lynn, just wanted to say this is pretty terrific! I like the open kinda look this has while still having lots of plant cover available. I also like that you've used plants as the main structural element. The faux tree backgrounds look pretty slick too.

I'm sure your A. moreletii will enjoy its new home and good luck acquiring roommates!

Thanks very much, Brian
It has been relaxing and fun doing this conversion.
I enjoy taking care of the plants-too!
That's why I have gone through so much trouble w/ the planters.
Martin ( ViperJr) inspired me to create a separate place for my A. moreletii ; otherwise I would have never done it.
I had this "critter keeper" . It was my very first viv. I figured it was worth a try to convert it.

Autumn has done a conversion w/ this same enclosure as well. It's beautiful!

Lynn

[J Teezy]

yeah that's usually the first thing out of their mouth is "we don't drill glass because of the chance of it breaking" and i make sure to tell them if you break it i don't care and won't hold you responsible. Even told them i'd put it in writing. Only place i found that would do it charged like $30 for a 1.5" hole. I just laughed and said ok thanks for your time

[flybyferns]

I have re-done the front door!
Two reasons:
1) The screen area I left open was too large and too low on the door.
As it turns out, I was having a little trouble maintaining the humidity.
I could have left it and simply sprayed the enclosure more often, but after investing in the Mist King, I decided to change it.
2) I could not bear to continue look the the screen that covered the entire door on the outside.
I removed the screen entirely from the door except for the vent area.
Now, viewing the enclosure is much more enjoyable.

So, I was brave and CUT the screen and re-frame the entire top!

Happy now !!!!

[flybyferns]

Photo update:
Humidity and temp settings are perfect this am!
Changing the location of the screen opening made all the difference.