making a decent background for uroplatus
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Robin Skrumsager
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Hey Mallick
I would do like the frogguys do, when setting up a viv. The only thing is to make sure the branches are the rigth size and type for the species og uroplatus you tend to keep.
also, I would not do any waterfalls as the bacteria would be spawning from a place lige this. (Im sure it can be done, but I dont know how, so wouldent advice it unless you are confident enough to give it a shot, could be nice).
I would check out blackjungle.com for inspiration, also I know that the frogmen from holland and germany are hardcore in setting up their vivs. (looks insain).
Other than that unfortunatly I can't help you out, hope it turns out nice. I got high expertations from you, so make me proud
hehe
And Mallick last words, take alot of photos of the process
Cheers
I would do like the frogguys do, when setting up a viv. The only thing is to make sure the branches are the rigth size and type for the species og uroplatus you tend to keep.
also, I would not do any waterfalls as the bacteria would be spawning from a place lige this. (Im sure it can be done, but I dont know how, so wouldent advice it unless you are confident enough to give it a shot, could be nice).
I would check out blackjungle.com for inspiration, also I know that the frogmen from holland and germany are hardcore in setting up their vivs. (looks insain).
Other than that unfortunatly I can't help you out, hope it turns out nice. I got high expertations from you, so make me proud
heheAnd Mallick last words, take alot of photos of the process
Cheers
Hannibal
Active member
I've just finished putting 'great stuff' on the insulation board so will upload photos of that here shortly.
the enclosure
project so far
I know Sikorae like to hug things, so I use the 'great stuff' to make areas on the walls that they can hug. I'll be doing the tite bond with eco earth/moss tomorrow after work, and will try to upload those photos tomorrow evening.
the enclosure
project so far
I know Sikorae like to hug things, so I use the 'great stuff' to make areas on the walls that they can hug. I'll be doing the tite bond with eco earth/moss tomorrow after work, and will try to upload those photos tomorrow evening.
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Ozymandias
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if you can find a cement binder at a hard ware store that should do the trick too
So here are some pics of the enclosure. 120 cm wide and 80 cm high. My biggest project since i started the hobby. The background u see now was with the tank and is in my opinion not suitable for leaftails. What i'm going to do is'nt sure yet. Still doubting on kitty litterclay wall or just silicon and peat, eco-earth mix. I tested the kitty litterclay wall but this has to stand around a day. What i've done so far is fixing the bottom and since i'm not that handy there's allready a damagecount of 2 cut fingers XD.
and the claymix so far
Grts
Mallick
and the claymix so far
Grts
Mallick
Okay so i've made up my mind after surfing the net for some pics and clips from Youtube and i made up my mind. It's going to be a combination of the styrofoam and sillicon (sections with waterflow) and kittylitterclay (possibillity to readjust). First things first: Got rid of the old background. Was a Hell of a job since it was polyester and glassfiber. anyways result:
Most of the sillicon is gone now and since there's going to be a lot of stuff on the backwall, i won't do the effort of endless scraping.
As for aircirculation, i fixed an old trio of pc fans to a dc adaptor et voila, another pair of bucks (euro's here) saved.
I ordered a mistingsystem (lucky reptile), should arrive within some days.
i put some sillicone in all the bottomlines to be sure it won't leak. Tomorrow it will be filled with some water to check for leaks. I'll keep you guys updated.
ps: damagecount 2 sliced fingers, 4 bruises from ripping out the old background.
Most of the sillicon is gone now and since there's going to be a lot of stuff on the backwall, i won't do the effort of endless scraping
.As for aircirculation, i fixed an old trio of pc fans to a dc adaptor et voila, another pair of bucks (euro's here) saved.
I ordered a mistingsystem (lucky reptile), should arrive within some days.
i put some sillicone in all the bottomlines to be sure it won't leak. Tomorrow it will be filled with some water to check for leaks. I'll keep you guys updated.
ps: damagecount 2 sliced fingers, 4 bruises from ripping out the old background.
bwoodfield
New member
Just watch those glass injuries, I got 14 staples in my arm for my troubles.
Had a bit spare time today so i started with the new background. After an hour of positioning and thinking of possebilties, i got this.
The empty spaces are going to be filled with clay. Don't worry, there will be plenty of climbing space since there are going to be more vertical branches in the viv afterwards. Tomorrow i will check it, then cover withpeatmoss, coco fiber and spagnum moss. More pics to be posted tomorrow!
The empty spaces are going to be filled with clay. Don't worry, there will be plenty of climbing space since there are going to be more vertical branches in the viv afterwards. Tomorrow i will check it, then cover withpeatmoss, coco fiber and spagnum moss. More pics to be posted tomorrow!
uther886
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Just be careful with the clay, my friend had an avalanche in his tank a few weeks ago and almost lost a few frogs. The plant roots were holding the outer layer in place, but underneath got too damp and it just slid out from underneath and filled the whole tank. It can also get too dry and crack, so there is a delicate balance.