Hey Shell, I'm going to address the build aspects of your post. I don't have any experience with the reed frogs you plan to keep, but I'll do some research tonight to get some ideas of what you are dealing with. Luckily, you didn't ask many species specific questions, which makes this an easier post to write while at work. Polyurethane expanding foam is 100% safe once it cures fully. When using grout, make sure you use non-sanded grout and expect to use many, many thin layers, allowing each layer plenty of cure time in between coats. This should help prevent cracking in the grout. A sealer is tough to recommend because I have zero idea of what products you have available to you in your country. I lean towards marine epoxy. It's a little more costly, but it dries clear and is amphibian safe. I would stay away from varnishes, but only due to their drying with yellow tint. If you can find a latex based, clear acrylic paint, then that would be ok. Here in the US, I also use a clear spray paint formulated for plastics. Krylon fusion. Maybe you guys have something similar there?


Florescent tubes work just fine for vivariums and the plants inside, provided they are the right color temp: 6500-6700k. The blue led lights work for night viewing. Most frogs do not see blue light.

As far as the microfauna, I really cannot help there. Maybe a local university there has an entomology dept? A polite email to someone there may point you in the proper direction?

Hope i was helpful in some way and any other questions, feel free to ask.


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