Re: My 18 x 18 x 18 Cube Build
So, after 6 water changes running 24/7 for 5 days and I continued to have cloudy water which I believe was due to using incorrect type of adhiesive, I decided to go with my Plan B and scrub the water project, I removed my foam and all sealant, I moved my backing to the back glass and converted to a dirt base with pants, I pick up my mister this afternoon along with a water containment device for the bottom of the tank for my guys to drink or swim. Heres my finished enclosure.
Re: My 18 x 18 x 18 Cube Build
The design looks amazing Gary. Nicely done. The cloudy water is probably the bathroom caulk. Most folks use either 100% silicone or titebond for holding things together. Try sealing the styrofoam if you're able to. That may cure the cloudy water problem. Keep us posted as you complete it and move the frogs in.
Re: My 18 x 18 x 18 Cube Build
Thanks Ed, I have already just converted this to a dirt base, I figured that the silicone I used is my issue. I will pick up a new enclosure and just do another with my same ideas but this time I will use the correct material...thanks for your input.
Re: My 18 x 18 x 18 Cube Build
Im excited as heck, I picked up my new babies today for which I built this enclosure for. Here's one of them.
Re: My 18 x 18 x 18 Cube Build
when you say "white bathroom caulk", i hope you don't mean the version with mildew inhibitors. they leech toxins into the water. windows and doors is ok, but normally, the bathrooms version is a no no.
btw, the tank looks great, and the frogs are cute as heck
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
Re: My 18 x 18 x 18 Cube Build
Yes, I picked up the wrong kind of caulk, that's why I started over, cleaned all surfaces and decided to go with my plan B, Ill do another Aquatic at another time. Thanks and Thanks.Originally Posted by deranged chipmunk
when you say "white bathroom caulk", i hope you don't mean the version with mildew inhibitors. they leech toxins into the water. windows and doors is ok, but normally, the bathrooms version is a no no.
btw, the tank looks great, and the frogs are cute as heck
Re: My 18 x 18 x 18 Cube Build
but you used the same background you built? the one that used the wrong silicone to hold it together?
1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
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