Newbie here.

So Guys how do i heat up the tank with the UTH at night? Also Could i leave the red night light on all night?

The UTH isn't necessary unless your temps are dropping too much. Mine is off for the summer, I *might* turn it on in winter, we'll see. I used a blue "moonlight" bulb for my frogs. I dont have two lamps though so I got sick of switching bulbs. I don't know much about red lights for the frogs.

i reach 54F at night is this too cold?

SPRINGTAIL QUESTIONS:

1. Do i mix them in with the eco earth layer or do i place them on the top moss layer?

2. How do i feed them?

3. also about the spring tails: should i get the tropicals or the original ones

here are the links:

the ORIGINAL (temperate) springtails
http://www.joshsfrogs.com/jumbo-32-oz-temperate-springtail-colombella-culture.html

the tropical springtails
http://www.joshsfrogs.com/jumbo-32-o...l-culture.html


4. will they bug my frog?

thanks,

Eli

Is it 54 in your house?

I had springtails occur naturally in my tank, probably from some of the plants or something. I don't feed them, there is enough decomposition in the tank between the plants, dead crickets, and frog poo in my tank for them to eat. They will not bug your frog.

Originally Posted by LilyPad

Is it 54 in your house?

Yes. when it gets super cold here. Usually around low 60 at night. I live close to the beach and i have 2 big windows in my room. the wind blows in and cools the room.

so should i get the UTH or with the Night light be enough?

UTH:

where do i place it? I heard on the side of the tank or under the tank, but i will have a pond wont that warm up the water too much?

Thanks

Eli

When I used it, I had it on the lower back part of my tank, on the opposite side of the water.

Ok. thank you. So what kind of springtails should i get?

I do have another question do tree frogs eat on the ground or in the tree??the reason im asking is because i want to add a food dish to the ledge i have on the tank.

You can add the bowl for feeding anywhere and they will go to it.

As for the heat, I like the red night bulbs since it lets me see them at night but you might need to hold off on that until they are comfortable in the new enclosure. Try it and if he hides all night then shut it off.
Your UTH should probably be placed on a side where the heat can go through the glass and not have to work its way through the foam.

You probably want your tank to be about 68 at night. 60 might be a bit cold for him. If your air temp in the tank is too cold you'll probably find your frog close to the UTH.

Your tank is coming out beautifully.
Oh and my Irish Moss never did well for me since the dart frog tank I had it in was too wet for it.

Don

Originally Posted by DonLisk

Your tank is coming out beautifully.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by DonLisk

Oh and my Irish Moss never did well for me since the dart frog tank I had it in was too wet for it.

Ok thanks. What about frog moss?

You should be fine with the Irish Moss since your not trying to keep 85 - 90 percent humidity.

I am about to order springtails. I dont know which ones to get. any advice?

Springtails: should i get the tropicals or the original ones

here are the links:

the ORIGINAL (temperate) springtails
http://www.joshsfrogs.com/jumbo-32-oz-temperate-springtail-colombella-culture.html

the tropical springtails
http://www.joshsfrogs.com/jumbo-32-o...l-culture.html


thanks,

Eli

Hi Guys here is an small update on the tank:

I will add the eco earth tonight/tomorrow. Today i finished carving the GS to make the ledge.

What are your thoughts? (i place some toy frogs i had laying around)





Thank you,

Eli

UPDATE:

Here are the tank updates.






This picture shows how the pond area will look. I am hiding the little filter under those rocks.

Very nicely done. Can't wait to see it plants and the pond operational. Again, very nice.

Thanks Don.

MY FIRST TANK IS NOW COMPLETE

Here are some pictures

Pictures of completed tank (front)


Some Hilights





What do you guys think? How Long do i have to wait to place my American Green Tree Frog inside?

Thanks,

Eli

It looks fantastic! Congratulations Eli! I waited a couple of weeks to put my frogs in but that was only because they were still in quarantine. I'm not sure how long you would wait normally, hopefully someone else will chime in here!

Originally Posted by LilyPad

It looks fantastic! Congratulations Eli!

Thank you Very much Amy.

So guys any help on when it is safe to put the frog in?

Also, any body with a Vertical tank, How do you guys light your tank? Is the light bulb a special light for the plants?

Thanks,

Eli

It came out great Eli, nice job on your first tank. Ok well as far as the lights go- you can easly sustain plants on CFL (compact fluorescent lights). As far as how long to wait, the only thing I can say is how well did you clean everything (glass,rocks,plants) when you put it together? If your confident its safe I would put them in after a week or so just to give the tank time to establish itself.