Size question

[stan22]

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

[stan22]

Anybody ?

[spend_day]

im not expert but that does seem a little on the small side

[pollywog]

Depends on how many frogs you want to keep in the tank? Are you going to be turning that tank on end so it's 24" high?

[stan22]

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 ?

[stan22]

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 hinderinse ? Could I just attach the glass to the edge of the glass aquarium with aquarium sealent?

[Ron Magpie]

I've seen a 'hinge' of silicon sealant recommended for this kind of conversion, but I'm not totally convinced it would last. Frankly, I'd be inclined to just buy a tall tank/Exo.

[OlyFroggyBoy]

Originally Posted by Ron Magpie

I've seen a 'hinge' of silicon sealant recommended for this kind of conversion, but I'm not totally convinced it would last. Frankly, I'd be inclined to just buy a tall tank/Exo.

I agree here just buy a 30(12")x30(12")x45(18") exo terra if you only want one frog, i have two RETF's in a 45x45x60

[stan22]

Just had a look there I know they come with the background, Do you know if they are easy to remove I don't really like there backbround & had my heart set on making my own ?

[Ron Magpie]

Originally Posted by stan22

Just had a look there I know they come with the background, Do you know if they are easy to remove I don't really like there backbround & had my heart set on making my own ?

Yes, the background just pulls out. You can remove the top for easier access for your 'landscaping'.