Quote Originally Posted by Kurt View Post
If it is built right, that shouldn't be a problem. I use needlepoint mesh, it is unflexable so there is no way the a chubby could get past it. Even if it could, how would it get past the egg crate below the mesh?
I keep my Phrynomatis on false bottoms and my microps occasionally dig into the substrate, but once they hit the layer of LECA they go no further.
Now if we were talking about thinly built Plethodontids, then it would be a problem as they would be able to squeeze their way past both the mesh and egg crate.
I guess it all depends on how tight fitting and secure your egg crate false bottom is. Mine normally have a little clearance around the edges that a burrowing frog could potentially squeeze by so I wouldn't be comfortable with it. Besides that I feel a false bottom is only needed if you intend to keep things really wet. Your mileage may vary...