Vertical Conversion of “Zilla Critter Keeper” for tree frogs

[flybyferns]

This is going to be great! I can't wait to see the outcome ! Thanks for sharing the video Lynn! What type of trees are you planning on painting?

Hi Autumn.
I am planning on painting the trunks -only. Then attaching the the planters on the inside and using the plants ( cascading etc ) to finish-off the "folige " part on the inside.

[frogluver]

Hi Autumn.
I am planning on painting the trunks -only. Then attaching the the planters on the inside and using the plants ( cascading etc ) to finish-off the "folige " part on the inside.

Oooo, that should look really neat! I can't wait for the finished product !!

[butcher]

Looks freaking awesome Lynn!! Where did you find those planters?

[flybyferns]

Looks freaking awesome Lynn!! Where did you find those planters?

Thanks Doug !
I have them in my other enclosure as well. They're great !

Planter Ledges

Lynn

[flybyferns]

I have started painting the back last night.
I is going to be time consuming. It has to be painted inside-out. It's hard.

I will post photos soon----IF I DON'T SCRAPE ALL IF IT OFF, first!

[flybyferns]

glass of front screen /door- done



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' reverse glass painting' hand painted background- SNEAK PEAK !
tree truck #1
first coat

[flybyferns]

Hi All,
Sooooo, I am happy how things have gone thus far.
This is a pic of the 2 enclosures side-by side.
The one on the R is the new one.
I still have some work to do on the sliding screen/glass front, but not a problem.



I will continue to post along the way !
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Reverse glass painting is going very well !!

Lynn

[flybyferns]

Okay - so I am in a bit of a pickle!

Below are the retro-fitted parts to the front of my conversion ready to by assembled.
The thin pcs are aluminum. ( picture frame parts)



The pc on the L has to be glued to the plastic frame of the viv. (aluminium to plastic)
The pc on the R as to be glued to the aluminium frame ( in the pic) --(aluminium to aluminium )

The hole thing slides back an forth to open the viv.

Any glue or bonding ideas?

The frogs will be able to be near to where I am will gluing or bonding!

I'm wondering if I could simply use silicone?

Lynn

[helm96]

Wow, I am not sure how I missed this post when you started it. That conversion is looking great. I am really looking forward to seeing how it looks when you get done.

[flybyferns]

I am off today. I have made a little headway.

The mist tubing is attached to the mist head on the inside.
The brackets are ready for hanging pothos vines.



The hand glass painting is done.
Sorry for the glare.









AND - Will it hold water ?? I am going to fill the back water area today. Yikes !





Lynn

[flybyferns]

Trying out some plants in the plant holders !
They have been potted for weeks .







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Now for that water test.
I think I am procrastinating!

[DonLisk]

Looking pretty awesome. Yes, I would use silicone myself for the bonding you need to do.

[flybyferns]

Looking pretty awesome. Yes, I would use silicone myself for the bonding you need to do.

Thanks Don,
I appreciate and needed advice on the bonding.
I did some reading about other alternatives today.
No go, everything is so toxic.
So, I will go with the silicone.
Lynn

[DonLisk]

I didn't notice, but did you silicone the inside lip of the plastic (was top) inside the tank?

[flybyferns]

I didn't notice, but did you silicone the inside lip of the plastic (was top) inside the tank?

I'm not sure I know what you mean? Sorry

[flybyferns]

Water test is good !!!



Moving on !

[DonLisk]

The inside trim at the bottom and up some of the sides should be siliconed (inside the tank) to not allow water from your drainage area to get between the trim and the glass and leak out through the trim that was originally the tanks top.

[flybyferns]

The inside trim at the bottom and up some of the sides should be siliconed (inside the tank) to not allow water from your drainage area to get between the trim and the glass and leak out through the trim that was originally the tanks top.

Oh ! Good point. And Thank You !
But- I don't use "traditional substrate".

Here is a conversation from today, or you could visit my "enclosure album"

http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...ree-frogs.html

Lynn

[kueluck]

I take it you have a degree in engineering with all that you are putting into that viv. It looks amazing Lynn. Once it's done you need to do a video tour of the place.

[flybyferns]

I take it you have a degree in engineering with all that you are putting into that viv. It looks amazing Lynn. Once it's done you need to do a video tour of the place.

NO, not at all!
I'm a nurse who loves animals AND frogs
Lynn