Cleaning and redoing Retf terrarium

[flybyferns]

I am planning on cleaning my Retf terrarium for the first time.. In curious what I use to clean the terrarium and what I use to clean the plants and vines ( all artificial) .. Also since I didn't put a drainage layer in it the first time.. I'm planning in doing that .. I have aquarium gravol that I am going to lau down with mesh covering .. The substrate and I bought some moss..

I'm curious with the drainage layer how to set it up properly so the water doesn't just sit there.. I've heard some people say a drainage pool or just keeping an area to syphin .. I have a fairly small terrarium ..

Does anyone have any links where I can see diagrams or pictures??

Sorry I know it's a lot of questions but I want to get it fight this time.. Thanks!!

Hi skeet,

These links may help?

New England Herpetoculture LLC - Vivarium Construction 101

New England Herpetoculture LLC - 10 Commandments of Vivarium Building

Building An Arboreal Vivarium

Terra5Designs | Naturalistic Vivarium Landscaping-Building Living Environments for Reptiles and Amphibians


Lynn

[J Teezy]

if you use an eggcrate FB you don't need a rock layer. Eggcrate > soil > leaf litter and you should be set

[skeet9924]

Thanks everyone!! This was a great help!! I cant wait to get my froggy all cleaned up!!!

[J Teezy]

just make sure you cover your eggcrate with fiberglass window screen so that the soil doesn't get underneath the false bottom

[skeet9924]

I bought some window screen last night I've started my process !! This could take awhile!! Do you clean the class in the terrarium at all ? And if so with what.. Just warm water?

[J Teezy]

i just use a wet paper towel to wipe the glass, i think someone said you could use lemon juice to get off stuborn stains but don't quote me on that

[skeet9924]

Thanks!!!