Lights for my VIV

[DonLisk]

As Jeff states, red is the way to go. I have tried some of the moon light bulbs but they didn't do much to help with viewing.
You may find that with some frogs, when the lights go on they will cease activity. This is very common to occur with Red Eyed Tree Frogs.
On the other hand, my Whites Tree Frogs liked the red night light and fought for a spot to sit under it some nights.

[riddakilla]

Thanks Jeff and Don. One more question if I may and anyone who has the answer please chime in. Ive heard frogs can accidentally eat and die from moss. I bought moss for my frogs but am reluctant to use is because I fear this will happen. Any suggestions on what I should use in addition to the eco earth. Ive noticed that the eco earth get stuck to the pads on there feet and I have seen them struggle to get if off of them. What do you guys suggestion as far as ground cover for my RETF. Thanks

[DonLisk]

I use leaf liter over my Eco Earth or Plantation Soil substrate. Agressive eaters on occasion miss crickets and end up grabbing a piece of moss and then swallow it since they have a hard time removing it from their mouth or just think its the cricket. The moss binds up in their stomach and can not pass. Sphagnum Moss is the biggest culprit I find for this occurring. Took me forever pulling and untwisting a 6 inch long piece from a WTF one time and thats something I don't want to do again.

Sheet moss, found as Christmas tree moss or tropical moss seems to work well but needs the right lighting to survive long term.
Since your tree frogs should be found on leaves, vines and branches, the more you provide for staying off the substrate the better anyway.

I sometimes use Sphagnum moss between the drainage layer and the top substrate to help retain some moisture.

[riddakilla]

I use leaf liter over my Eco Earth or Plantation Soil substrate. Agressive eaters on occasion miss crickets and end up grabbing a piece of moss and then swallow it since they have a hard time removing it from their mouth or just think its the cricket. The moss binds up in their stomach and can not pass. Sphagnum Moss is the biggest culprit I find for this occurring. Took me forever pulling and untwisting a 6 inch long piece from a Whites Tree Frog one time and thats something I don't want to do again.

Sheet moss, found as Christmas tree moss or tropical moss seems to work well but needs the right lighting to survive long term.
Since your tree frogs should be found on leaves, vines and branches, the more you provide for staying off the substrate the better anyway.

I sometimes use Sphagnum moss between the drainage layer and the top substrate to help retain some moisture.

Here is the mods I made to my viv. Hopefully my frogs won't be cover with eco earth when the crawl in the ground surface while feeding.

[DonLisk]

Very nice. wait until those plants grow in too. :-)