Size question

stantheman22 · #1 12-29-2009, 05:34 PM

I am palnning to construct a RETF enclosure from a glass aquarium. The dimensions of the aquarium are 24"x12"x14" about 14 uk gallon, 17 us gallon will this be big enough ? I have did research on this already but some sources say 10 gallon, 15 gallon, 20 gallon & so on. I also plan to put a waterfall in one corner going into a shallow pond. Any input would be great.
Thanks

froggsong · #2 12-30-2009, 01:14 AM

Are you planning to turn the tank on end and make it a vertical space, or were you planning to use it the way it was intended? If you don't turn it on end, it isn't tall enough for any tree frog, except tiny tiny ones, or babies. Tree frogs need lots of vertical space.

Now, can a RETF live in a tank that size as long as it is oriented properly? It would most likely be fine, but is at the minimum that I would use for a larger tree frog such as a RETF.

phoenixflames44 · #3 12-30-2009, 01:32 AM

I agree with froggsong, and some nice front opening doors would be handy

froggsong · #4 12-30-2009, 04:35 AM

Actually, if I were to do that tank on end, I would use the "top" as the side, rather than the front. That way you'd have an unobstructed viewing panel for the front.

stantheman22 · #5 12-30-2009, 11:02 AM

Just planning on keeping one as this will be my first viv. How would I go about turning it ? How would I fit glass & seal it ?

beckdg · #6 12-30-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by froggsong

Actually, if I were to do that tank on end, I would use the "top" as the side, rather than the front. That way you'd have an unobstructed viewing panel for the front.

i agree... and keep in mind whether you're right handed or left. for instance a right handed person would want the door to open swinging to the right that way when you turn it and open the door it won't obstruct your reach.

stantheman22 · #7 12-30-2009, 11:21 AM

Yeah I think that would be best for viewing. So am I better putting a piece of glass on the bottom of the side to stop water leaking & a wooden/mesh sort of door above that, that I could cover with perspex for humidity if needed ?

beckdg · #8 12-30-2009, 11:49 AM

maybe a small mesh window at the top... nothing the size of a door... but you have the right idea.

stantheman22 · #9 12-30-2009, 06:09 PM

I have took a picture of the top of the tank it had these glass support things going round this will these be a help or a problem? Would I just attach the glass to the edge of the glass aquarium with aquarium sealent?

beckdg · #10 12-30-2009, 06:31 PM

take that extra glass out and get a piece cut at a local hardware store or glass joint. it shouldn't be more than a couple dollars for what you need... $5 would be a rip off ime. you do need a piece that goes all the way across the bottom so it don't leak.