Exo-Terra Background Issue

[steampunk]

I had the same problem, so I stuffed the holes with wet spaghnum moss. The stuff drys quick under the light and the frogs can't move it.

[deranged chipmunk]

yeah, um, i'm not too sure about the whole duct tape thing. i mean, i don't know about anyone else, but over time, i've seen stuff i used duct tape on degrade and fibers become loose and fray. i know i may seem aggressive with my tank layouts, but i don't even think i would use duct tape in one of my tanks. i'm with Don on this one, a nice clear(ish) pic of the spot and it's surroundings i think would help everyone wrap their heads around it.

[deranged chipmunk]

and Lynn, don't forget Lrrr is in there with Glurmo now

[HerpDerp]

Thanks for all the great input guys! I'll try to get a good pic in a few here. And yeah, I was hesitant with the duct tape because I know it will leave a residue on the glass and will probably rip up the styrofoam. The last thing I want is to have to clean up little bits of styrofoam when I decide to change the background. I've really been thinking and I think I want to revamp my entire setup after the holidays. I would like to rearrange the plants maybe and do something more natural for the background. BUT for now I need a temporary solution to hold be over until then. So I will post a picture later and see what you all think

[DonLisk]

How close are yo to Portsmouth NH? Here is a link to a whites Tree Frog tank i did some time back.... http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...se-bottom.html
Fairly easy and inexpensive to do once you have the tank and they love the Brom for perching and sleeping in.

[HerpDerp]

How close are yo to Portsmouth NH? Here is a link to a whites Tree Frog tank i did some time back.... http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...se-bottom.html
Fairly easy and inexpensive to do once you have the tank and they love the Brom for perching and sleeping in.

That's too funny that you linked that. Someone else (don't remember who) linked that to me when I first got my exo-terra. I did end up doing a false bottom. I posted about it on here after I did it actually. I used that post as a guide, so thank you for that helpful post . And I do have a few plants, including a brom that they love perching on! And Portsmouth isn't too far from me actually... only about two hours. I have been known to occasionally smuggle pets from NH to Maine (certain aquatic inverts..) LOL.

And now for the pictures of the tank!


This is the back corner that he usually sits in during the day. That's where he's been accessing the back.

He really jams himself back there! Not sure how he manages to squeeze in. As you can see, the paper towel didn't do much! Also, don't mind the rogue cat hair... they seem to be everywhere!

And the whole enclosure! I really like the way the plants look in there... although that dracaena in the front doesn't look so good. The pothos is another story. That thing just wont stop growing! I'm hoping eventually that entire side of the tank will be lined with pothos. I can put some good suction cup hooks on the side to attach the vines to. So for tonight I've just pulled the top of the background forward a bit so he can get in and out easier. Better than getting stuck anyways. Thankfully Lrrr prefers sleeping in the dracaena in the back so I don't have to worry about him getting in there. I have some more fake plants that I could stick all over the back to make a makeshift background if need be. Ideas?

[Benedicta]

Hi michelle
I dun have those designed backgrounds from exoterra...i prefer the normal ones...makes my work easy though

Anyways...what i do with my newer setups is i just silicone the styro to the glass...and seal up all the holes i can find...
just so that theres no chances of bugs or frogs getting lost inside.
Not so big a problem as when u want to change your design later, u can just slice it off with a sharp blade...

Well for me that's not a big problem though...

[deranged chipmunk]

I think the Sphagnum is a capital idea, but i think tearing it down and building a "don lisk special" is the way to go, especially since you said you planned on changing background anyway i firmly believe that Glurmo is telling you the styrofoam has got to go!! Lol

Btw, Don, Portsmouth is a nifty little town. Well, at least the main drag is. I got to spend a week in Kittery a few years back when my brother in law was stationed up there. Cold though....wow!! Lol

Michelle, shame on you for smuggling!! I would never even dream of transporting shrimp over state lines....like i did friday....lol