New to the site, to frogs and vivariums, so I got some questions!

[DerpyDartFrog]

Ok, so just put down the first application of foam.

Looks good thus far, but think I've run into a snag...Is cured foam strong enough to support a branch sticking out of the back wall?

I've built backgrounds and tree stumps out of foam before, but never had anything sticking out of them like this before.

Is there a relative size of branch that wont be supported by GS foam? This goes against any engineering knowledge I have, so its all new to me.

Thanks,
Chris

[DerpyDartFrog]

NM, got my answer.

Pretty surprising how strong that foam is compared to its weight.

Now the bad thing is...I'm not sure I like that branch there.

Guess my planning didn't take into account my indecision.

[deranged chipmunk]

Guess my planning didn't take into account my indecision.

This is exactly why I rarely ever foam hardscape in anymore. I hate being forced to deal with something 'forever'. I am constantly changing things, so I try to avoid making anything permanent.


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[DerpyDartFrog]

Yeah I ended up cutting out the branch, and will re-foam it to look like a ledge with a netpot that should hold a hanging plant.

Now I just hope I don't re-change my mind.

[DerpyDartFrog]

So after searching through threads for a while tonight looking for help I had to come back to this thread in hopes of finding answers from the Frog Forum community.

I've noticed that an edge of my foam background has started to pull away from the silicone.

Does this spell disaster for my current background?
Does the foam need to be pulled off and re-applied?
Can it be fixed, without complete reconstruction?

Also, I was trying to find any reference to the consistency of Titebond that is used in painting the background. The only reference I was able to find was one about "like runny, nasty oatmeal".

The mixture I used wasn't runny, but felt more like a watered down mortar.

I've read that thin coats are required because of shrinkage. If this is the case, will it cause the above mentioned problem of the background pulling away to get worse?

Is there a hard and fast recipe for Titebond, or is it like grandma's secret that nobody really knows and only guess' the quantities required?

Thanks for any help, and I apologize for the hand holding. This is definitely not like any DIY build I've done before.

Horrible cell phone pic of current state of vivarium is below.