Setting up a rack system

[Pluke]

Glad you like the rack man, I know I'm really happy with mine. You think the ventilation in the tubs is enough? I'm still debating whether to drill holes or not. I don't really want to because I don't want to lose heat, so far my frogs haven't showed any signs of distress and it's been about a month. You could always look for an old TV stand or something as a shelf, maybe check local junky antique malls or something for a decent stand/table. I use some kind of old wooden shelf my dad had laying around.. he collects antiques and junk, I think the shelf looks pretty good. The shelf I'm using comes up to my waist which is perfect.

[emandkel]

Glad you like the rack man, I know I'm really happy with mine. You think the ventilation in the tubs is enough? I'm still debating whether to drill holes or not. I don't really want to because I don't want to lose heat, so far my frogs haven't showed any signs of distress and it's been about a month. You could always look for an old TV stand or something as a shelf, maybe check local junky antique malls or something for a decent stand/table. I use some kind of old wooden shelf my dad had laying around.. he collects antiques and junk, I think the shelf looks pretty good. The shelf I'm using comes up to my waist which is perfect.

Well, I figure a few small holes may lower the temp on the cool (front) side but may increase the temp on the warm (back) side to compensate for the heat loss. I figure I can put clear tape over them if it makes the temp too cool, or if the holes are small enough (say around 1/8") put a bit of silicone in the hole to seal it up (but then you'd have to house the frog in another container temporarily until it cures ... or if you have "extra" tubs change it out until the silicone cures). I may try to find or order a couple of extra tubs as it will not only help in cleaning but also if I start putting holes in them I'll have an easy backup tub to use.

I need to figure out the average humidity level and then go from there. I think holes would not only help a bit with ventilation, but also lower humidity if needed. I don't think it is too good to have it above 80% (fungus/mold possibilities I think) but then again the frogs seem to be ok kept in shallow water all the time so I don't know.