Custom enclosure

[Mentat]

Black pond expanding foam works. Spray, let dry, carve fall. Once done and tested can cover with an oatmeal consistency slush made of Titebond III and shredded coco fiber. If using fake plants can use EcoEarth for substrate; but if live plants need ABG type soil.

The egg crate will work to support false bottom. Can also use plastic ties to attach different EC pieces when designing waterfall and pump/filter areas. Lot's of ideas in the members build's with what works and doesn't.

[aegillesp]

Awesome thanks! I know with bearded dragon enclosures you can use sanded tile grout and foam to build up an enclosure then use a sealer but I wasn't sure that'd work since frogs have permeable skin...

[Mentat]

Would be careful using bathroom products like tile grout since some include toxic mildew preventers in their ingredients . Pond foam is safe even if it comes in direct contact with frogs, so is Titebond III.

[jarteta97]

I'm not worried about whether it would be toxic for the frogs, just whether it would be aesthetically pleasing. I know that some people have used brown silicone, but that once the coco fiber washes off, it leaves a dull, purplish look that's completely unnatural. And yes, definitely look out for mildew preventers and the such.

[jarteta97]

Black pond expanding foam works. Spray, let dry, carve fall. Once done and tested can cover with an oatmeal consistency slush made of Titebond III and shredded coco fiber.

I thought that using wood glue and/or silicone with running water will eventually cause it to fade or completely be washed away until only the foam spray is left? I thought you had to use drylok or hydraulic cement for waterfalls?