A few questions

[Xeophex]

1) As long as it's very easy for them to climb out, is it OK to keep PDFs in a paludarium? I've seen people do it, or at least talk about doing it. But have also read conflicting opinions. What do you think about it?

2) I'm fairly certain that few, if any, frog species are able to hunt underwater! And even more certain that PDF's wouldn't be able to. But thought I'd ask: would PDF's ever try and catch and eat any freshwater shrimp that were kept in a paludarium?

3) I haven't come across an expanding foam brand that is labeled as non-toxic and safe for animals. Once fully cured and sealed with PVA and/or silicon, I'm assuming regular expanding foam is alright to use, or is there a specific brand people use?

Thanks

[xashc200]

regarding your 3rd question.. i am in the same situation. i want to use an expanding foam but not sure whether its ok to use the regular ones at the DIY stores.

I understand that in America there is a brand called great stuff which make a non toxic pond sealant, but if like me you are in Europe this is not available.

i too would like to know if its ok to use any old expanding foam provided it is sealed, as you say with wood glue, and/or silicone?

[JimO]

I'm not aware of any darts that would try to eat even the smallest shrimp. The danger would be to the frogs, because they're not aquatic and not particularly good swimmers. They drown easily if they don't have lots of places to easily get out of the water.

[Grimm]

I have seen a few people that house darts in vivs with large water features....One that comes to mind is of the top viewed tank on dendroboards. Its huge, like really huge, and has enough water area to house multiple stingrays. I dont think he has had any problems either. Ive even seen a video on youtube where a auratus falls into a small viv pond. It eventually gets out without any problems. Like Jim said, lots of areas to get out is key.

Great Stuff "Gaps and Cracks" is whats recommended.

[Xeophex]

Originally Posted by Grimm

Great Stuff "Gaps and Cracks" is whats recommended.

Thanks Grimm.

Great Stuff "Gaps and Cracks" is difficult to get hold of in Europe. As far as I can see it's just expanding foam insulator, doesn't sat it's non-toxic and specially designed for use with animals/plants! So I assume any other brand of expanding foam would be fine as well, and it's "recommend" simply because its a well known American brand of expandable foam.. Or am I missing something?

[Grimm]

Well the same company also carries "windows and doors" foam. This is more likely to have mold/fungus inhibitors, so that is why everyone uses the cracks variety.

[WannabeVivMaster]

If somebody from Europe area would like some "Great Stuff" foam sealer, I would buy it and ship it as long as who ever wants it pays purchase price and shipping.
No extra cost for my troubles. You pay what I pay!
Let me know, problem is, I know I'm trustworthy, are you???? Would have to have your money before I shipped!