Dart Frog/Crested Gecko Room

[bshmerlie]

Wow looks like you're going to be doing a lot of tank builds. Why don't you post some pics of how you do them. We would love to see what you do.

[thercman]

Yes I sure am.... Planning to get the tanks in the morning. If all goes well I should be able to get the egg crate for the false bottoms cut and start zip tying them together before I head to work. I'll take pictures as I go.

[clownonfire]

Good luck with the breeding and I'm looking forward to reading how it's going. And the process of your new tanks too.

And your room looks great! Congrats.

Eric

[bshmerlie]

Yes I sure am.... Planning to get the tanks in the morning. If all goes well I should be able to get the egg crate for the false bottoms cut and start zip tying them together before I head to work. I'll take pictures as I go.

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[thercman]

Hey Everyone...

Made some progress today on the tanks and the shelving unit. I am working on a build thread but for now I thought I should let you see what I am up to....

[thercman]

Here are some more pics... Just a brief description.

Shelfs needed support, cut 3/8" ply to fit, painted for looks.

Cut egg crate to fit.

Cut pvc piping to raise egg crate 1 1/8"

Laid screen on egg crate.

Put small aquarium stones on screen to prevent coco fiber from falling through.

Placed in some rock and other stones to make a small shallow pond...

The last layer will be all coco fiber.... the frogs do not like the "forest floor" stuff but I believe it acts as a good mulch..

Oh, tomorrow I will take the painted wood and install it on the shelves and adjust everything into position. I also need to go buy more coco fiber and stone....

[bshmerlie]

Wow...I hope you got them at the dollar sale. Im definately looking forward to this project. Keep us posted.

[thercman]

Yes I actually did. $20 a piece... I cleaned them out but I need two more. I am going to steal the one my crested gecko is on and give him the wood colored twenty high and go buy one more at full price.... $39.99

On Wednesday the glass tops should be ready for pick up. I had six cut out of 1/4" glass and the edges polished. I need to get a 1/2" glass bit so I can drill them for misting nozzles.

[bshmerlie]

Yes I actually did. $20 a piece... I cleaned them out but I need two more. I am going to steal the one my crested gecko is on and give him the wood colored twenty high and go buy one more at full price.... $39.99

On Wednesday the glass tops should be ready for pick up. I had six cut out of 1/4" glass and the edges polished. I need to get a 1/2" glass bit so I can drill them for misting nozzles.

Sounds like a lot of fun. You've obviously been into frogs for awhile where have you been hiding yourself? its great to have you here and thanks for sharing with us.