So I just picked up an awesome 130 gallon tank from Goodwill for 1/10 of the price. It's in good condition, but with one major problem...

It's made of wood!

I plan on putting a whole sh*tload of darts into this tank (specifically Dendrobates auratus) and I know they require high humidity. I'm pretty sure this tank was used in the past for a desert reptile, there is no water damage and it is basically dry on the inside with little dirt particles everywhere. The front panel is plastic for viewing, which I will probably replace because of the scratches and dirt all over it. My dad works in the trade show business so he can get a lot of supplies for free, he says I'd be surprised at the amount of materials they just throw away, brand new and unused.

The main suggestions I'm looking for are how to make this tank water/rot proof. I don't want the high humidity to warp the wood or cause it to start rotting. One idea is to over the inside with plexi glass, siliconing it directly onto the wood, to protect it from water damage and rot. Another is to spread silicone directly over the wood, but I have a feeling that won't be as successful as the glass idea.

I've turned this into a sort of father/daughter project, my dad will be helping me with the tank remodel and the actual build. I won't be getting the frogs until August, but the sooner I set up this tank, the better. Who wants a big empty tank sitting in their living room? XD

Any suggestions you guys have would be greatly appreciated, I have never worked on a project like this, especially on this big of a scale.

Also, I'm thinking of dividing this tank right down the middle so I can keep both the "microspot" and "camo" morphs, as these are my two favorite styles of auratus. Any ti[s on how to do this successfully in a tank this size would be helpful as well. I was thinking of making two hinged lids of plexi, one for each side, to minimize escapes. The original lid is wood and has been warped, as if someone set something very heavy on it for a long period of time.

Anyway, here are some pictures. The tank dimensions are 60x23.5x21.5 (inches) and it sits on a large cabinet types thing that we are going to replace with folding legs.


Got my friend to stick her arm out to give the tank some proportion. We could fit a person inside this thing. XD


This is the right side of the tank, built in light fixtures and vents included. (We'll be covering most of the vents with plexi to hold in humidity.)


Here's the left side.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions you guys may have, I am REALLY excited about this!!!