Question about eggcrate

[Magoop]

I'm very sorry for the double post. But for some reason (perhaps I simply cannot see it or find it). I'm unable to edit my original post.

I am here to post a picture of my frog's current habitat.


I know it's a bit of a mess and there's hard water stains here and there, but it is what it is.

Sorry again for the double post

EDIT:
Here are some very rough ideas of what I am thinking design wise. The grey is meant to signify a bit of slate;eitber to make a place she can easily get out if the water if the level gets too low rom evaporation or extra support for the eggcrate sandwich. I also plan on making the dock slant upward from the wall so she can find the surface better.






The spacing and amount of supports will very depending on what I can find out.

[Reptilian Feline]

You should look at some designs made for turtles. Many of their designs use eggcrate and pvc for support. Turtles are usually heavier than frogs, so that should give you an idea on how much you need for your suports.

EDIT: I also thought about the glue gun bit... I'm not sure how well gluegunglue will hold up in water. I would stitch things together using fishing line and maybe just glue the knots to secure them.

[Magoop]

Thank you so much for the reply, I will definitely look into those!
I was mostly looking at aquarium safe silicone and fishing line, but I'll see how they make the turtle ones

[Reptilian Feline]

This might help: http://www.turtleforum.com/forum/upl...and-equipment/
I'm a member and they are very helpful. I can pass along questions if you have any.

[Magoop]

This might help: http://www.turtleforum.com/forum/upl...and-equipment/
I'm a member and they are very helpful. I can pass along questions if you have any.

I'll be sure to give that link a look through. The main issue I had about weight was I wanted to put a barrier between the egg crate and a layer of a little gravel substrate and something like frog moss; nothing super duper heavy, but I know that kind of stuff can add up.
The only other things I was concerned about in using PVC pipe: will it be too buoyant and if there would be any issue with water being inside the pipes and getting stagnant or making a place for all kinds of bacteria I may not want.
Again, thanks. This should definitely help me out, I'll get to looking right away!

[Magoop]

(I can't edit my previous post again, sorry)
After looking at some pictures and some of BauriBob's videos, I have answered the question of how to weight it down and the rough idea of what I need. I see he uses zip ties, and I'll be sure to pick some up as well as maybe sand.
The only thing that I can think of is do you use any glue or seakans on in the elbows and bends of the pipe? Will the aquarium safe crazy glue be fine or should I use like an aquarium silicone?

As it stands now this build is a lot chwache than I would have thought. I should have some money left over for a nice chunk of wood !

[Reptilian Feline]

Some pvc pipes have locking elbows, but a spot of glue wouldn't hurt if it's permanent. I haven't tried aquarium safe crazy glue, but if it say aquarium safe it should be OK.

Be sure to post opictures when you're done