Habitat - Indoor :: Cork Board Dock?

[ChangTang]

So I was planning on making a Cork Board dock for the 55 gallon tank. If you look on this thread, you can scroll down on the first page and see the pictures of it.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=28967&hilit=buildup

So my question is... would I need to get something like this?
http://www.amazon.com/Quartet-Bulletin- ... B000BOBWRA

I can't find one that doesn't have either a border, backing, or adhesive on it. Can anyone help?

[Kurtni]

I wonder what you would use to support the cork board because it's flimsy. Most craft stores sell cork board really cheap.

[ChangTang]

The guy said he made the top 2 layers longer so itd fit in the groove in the top of the tank. And a lot of silicon. I'm guessing that would be sturdy?

[Kurtni]

It would be sturdy for a small turtle I'm sure. I know my adult turtles would probably tear it in the middle though. If you silicon it onto the rim I wonder how easy it would be to get off when you needed something for a larger turtle. Maybe you could just put some kind of brace in the middle if it's a problem in the future?

[ChangTang]

yeah possible metal rulers between each top layer. I mean, it wouldnt be hard to rig it to be sturdier. And he didnt silicon it to the rim. It just sits there.

[ChangTang]

would anyone have any ideas?

[steve]

I remember that thread clearly. I don't know how well it is holding up to at this point, so it might not be a good idea. A nice, natural piece of cork bark will last a few years and there is very little effort in preparing them.

[ChangTang]

well the problem is, its practically impossible to find a piece of cork bark around 12" long.

[ChangTang]

Well besides the ZooMed Cork Bark Flats. I guess I'll go with them.. Should I get the Large, or Extra Large? A review on the large piece of bark said it was about 16 x 10 which would be perfect for what I'd want it for, but as everyone knows, not every piece is the same. The extra large is twice the price of the large on Amazon... Should I play it safe and go for the XL? or try the cheaper piece and if its not the right size, then find something (rocks?) to wedge it in?

[PridgNYC]

Personally, I would go with the extra large, you can always cut it down, you can't make it larger. I was actually thinking of ordering a few pieces from amazon, because you never really know what you will get, and I can always return what I don't use.

[ChangTang]

Yeah thats what my idea was. I was going to order 2 large pieces (8 dollars a piece) instead of 1 extra large piece (24 dollars). And return what wont work.