My first vertical conversion attempt

[flybyferns]

It has been a while but I finally got some work done on this tank. Here is a picture of what I have done so far I had to glue the trim back on the top and bottom of the tank because it was cracked in several places and falling off. I also painted it with black acrylic paint because for some reason there was white and yellow paint on it. For the drainage layer I got a pvc pipe and cut it into 4" sections to hold up the false bottom. I notched the bottoms of the pvc so stagnant water wouldn't build up in them. Then I measured and cut the egg crate to fit the bottom and left a space for a pool at the front of the tank. I used window screen as a substrate barrier and zip tied it to the egg crate. I am hoping to put in a waterfall, but from what I have read, unless you really know what you are doing it usually fails. I am hoping I am intelligent enough to pull it off. Then I had a piece of glass cut and siliconed it on the bottom to hold in water/substrate. I made a vent for the top using window framing and window screen and siliconed it to the top. I am wondering if I should make another small one for the bottom since the tank is so big...

Hi Sherry,
It looks great.
What frog species is going in ?
A hole in the top ( ie back corner) would come in very handy to get the electrical cods in and out.
I did a similar viv and had a hole drilled large enough to fit the plugs through.
I was also able to pass the wires for the temp and humidity gauges through as well.
Have fun !

http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...ree-frogs.html
see post #1
Lynn

[deranged chipmunk]

Hey sherry, it looks good so far. Like lynn said, drilling a hole for the cords is definitely an option, in fact, they make waterproof bulkheads just for that. I'll post a link for you after i am done work. Some of them are really trick stuff.

[HerpDerp]

Just a thought, but if that came with a filter with a pump in it you can take the pump out of it and use that for your water feature. I got a free 5 gallon tank with the intention of doing that but ended up setting it up instead LOL

[Sunshine]

Lynn- I have wanted whites for a long time so I was planning on putting a couple in there. Do you think there is enough room for two to be comfortable?

Bill- I am scared to try to drill a hole in the tank because I don't want to crack the glass. Is there an easy way to do it?

Michelle- The tank didn't come with a pump but i have one I am going to use. I just hope it is strong enough

[deranged chipmunk]

sherry, the only correct way to cut a big enough hole is to drill it. i have never done it (i just can't bring myself to "ruin" a glass cage..lol), but i know many, MANY people who have done it, and they all tell me the same things, go slow, use very light pressure and keep it cool with water and you will have no problems. if you play the "helpless woman" at a glass shop, they may cut it for you, but won't guarantee it. we men are always a sucker for the damsel in distress

[Sunshine]

Here is part of the background. (Sorry it's sideways) It is supposed to be a rock background...I hope it will end up looking like rocks! I am going to put a few coats of un-sanded tile grout and then paint it with acrylic paint. I got the idea from here: reptile terrarium rock wall background. I am planning on sealing it with Krylon clear coat sealer.

This is the branch i want to use for the whites to climb on. I am afraid that they will stab themselves on the little branches though when they jump. I removed a ton of little twig pieces already. Do I need to trim more? It is about an inch across at the thickest part just to give an idea of the size.

[deranged chipmunk]

Looking good sherry. I like that rock wall. Should look cool after it's painted and sealed. I have a branch in my retf tank (used to house my white's) that is thinner than that, and had no problems with them impaling themselves