Awesome website

lowcountryfire · #1 03-05-2009, 09:06 PM

I found a website that shows you how to make some pretty cool things to put in your viv!! He goes step by step and all!! I am going to build a lot of these soon now that I have the room.... Enjoy yall

Lizard care, and fake rock wall landscapes

FroggieLove · #2 03-05-2009, 11:29 PM

Oh my gosh this is great!!! Is this same stuff safe for frogs as well? If so I'm definitely using this as inspiration!

Hiide · #3 03-05-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FroggieLove

Oh my gosh this is great!!! Is this same stuff safe for frogs as well? If so I'm definitely using this as inspiration!

Reading through the site construction pieces, no.

The materials he used and sealant are NOT safe for high humidity nor water based areas (Hence why it's structures made for Leopard Geckos and Bearded Dragons).

However, he does say you could make your own using an aquarium based sealant as the final layer over the grout, however, I personally do not know if he's talking about mixing some aquarium sealant with water and using that, or if there is some type of product on the market that mimics what he is using.

zeus_roush · #4 03-05-2009, 11:52 PM

I have read of many people using the grout in frog tanks, the catch is you have to lower the ph level, using many rinses with water and vinager. I have yet to use it in a frog tank my self though. Hopefully will be starting this weekend though.

lowcountryfire · #5 03-06-2009, 07:33 AM

their is an aquarium sealant you would need to use... It is like grout sealant that he used, but a little bit tougher..

FroggieLove · #6 03-08-2009, 09:25 PM

is there a brand or certain type of sealant that would make this project safe for my tree frogs?

Hiide · #7 03-08-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FroggieLove

is there a brand or certain type of sealant that would make this project safe for my tree frogs?

Any product that is an waterproof sealant without Mold Inhibitor will be fine..

Now, when saying that it is "safe", is not neccessarily fullproof. No one on this site has completely proved that any sealant is safe around herps, but there have been no cases of anything bad happening (As far as I know).

Also, if you've never done anything like what the website describes, I would not try it with methods and herps not listed on the site. Practice makes perfect, but always think of your herp's health before making a "pretty" terrarium.

froggsong · #8 03-09-2009, 03:12 PM

Lowcountry, that's a GREAT link! I really like the fake tree stump. I'll be making a bunch of structures soon, and it's great to see a video going through the steps.

I think I'm going to stick this thread. Everyone should have a look at that site.

MTviver · #9 03-09-2009, 05:41 PM

You guys figure out a sealant product for aquariums? I was looking into krylon fusion... any more ideas.

lowcountryfire · #10 03-10-2009, 10:35 AM

what exactly are you trying to seal? if you are trying to seal the decorations that you are building, then you need to go with a water proof sealer. They make one for aquariums that is sold at lowes. I will try to get over their and find it again... Just look around the silicone and grout and you should find it.. In the videos, he does mention one type of sealer that would work in aquariums but I can't remember the name or which vid. he mentioned it in...

Thanks Frogg for stickying this... It is a very good site I stumbled on and it breaks down the builds "barney style"....