Questions on set up

[Deac77]

First im new here so hoping itll be a awesome learning place. I will be getting my first giant abf this week and have a 10gal for the little dude (he's very young) and have a 55gal waiting for him later my question is I wanna do some live plants in the tank and all but im not sure how well they will grow in coco husk do I was thinking about using organic soil would thatbe possible? Also was noticing that a lot of ppl on here do not recommend heating pads on the back of the tank I was curious why I couldn't I've never kept a amphibian under a heat bulb before always worried it would dry them out also I worry It would hurt my plants in the tank and input is welcome would also love to see people's set up if y'all don't mind thanks for the help

Tyler

[GRABibus]

Heating pad or heating cable on the sides of the tank is the best way according to me, if you reach required temps on the substrate.
Then you add a Retiglo 2.0 UVB 13W for example as light source.

Yes, Basking spot is more agressive , but in africa, sun can be agressive too

If you use a basking spot, it's a spot without UVB's that you have to use (Only UVA's).
Try to not go over 60W and keep your substrate moist + air humidity at level of 70%-80%.
Put some hidding parts in the tank also (Wood barks, plants...etc...)
Those frogs need to hide, they feel more safe.

Advantage of basking spot is that it creates a hot spot.