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    thadmy
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    Yeah the second one is most likely what I'm going to make. I just need to get all the branches in to see how much space I have in the bottom of the tank to do it. I'll post pictures tomorrow after the silicon has completely dried. I end up using small stones and dried sphagnum moss to cover areas on the GS that weren't covered with dirt.

    That way it gives it more of a naturalistic look rather than just a dirt wall

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    thadmy
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    Here is what I have so far. I had to scrape the big tree as I got it from a friend and there was a dead lizard that had crawled inside and died. It smelt bad so I figured it would be toxic for the frogs so I'm going to the reptile show on Sat to get another big central branch.

    The bottom I plan on sloping to a small pool in the front by the door leading up to land and then planting the bamboo on a slant in the back corner like you said. I also plan on adding more moss and small rocks to the side walls as long as a few vines here and there to create climbing spaces.

    I was thinking getting a small colony of Clowns (4) and maybe 2 Neon blue geckos.

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    thadmy
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    Only problem I seem to have is because the side was so large I had to use two pieces of styrofoam and now it is bowing out on the side. I tried using silicone to hold the styrofoam to the glass but that didn't work. I'm trying gorilla glue tonight and I'm going to let it cure for a day.

    Any ideas what else I could try if that doesn't work

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    thadmy
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    I have the glass top on and the water feature. Just planted the plants I'll upload pictures in the morning, but one more question with the Clown tree frogs will I need to hook up a small computer fan to blow fresh air in constantly?

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    thadmy
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    Its taken me awhile, but here is my finished tank. Now just to get the temp and humidity stable and get my frogs in the upcoming months. Hopefully they'll have them at my reptile show in two weeks.

    Finished tank
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    one of the plants
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    The next plant I choose
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    The final plant
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    Small pool area with a log ramp
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