New Summer Project - 50G Build

[ApxWingman]

So today, I found an amazing deal that I could not pass up on a 50G tank. With that being said I am starting a new project that I will be working on during the summer. This will be my 3rd tank, and I plan on spending the most time on this one, so this will be a slow build log (I am actively on this site). I will have pictures of the tank posted as soon as I can (I am currently in the middle of another move). The tank is long and narrow with a black painted background. It has a plexi glass cover with a small square opening, that was used to feed fish (previous owner). I currently have 3 Fire bellied toads in another tank that will move into this tank when I am done with it.

I plan on filling up half the tank with water so that I can house some fish. I am not sure yet what kind of fish, but I have read many forums, and it seems like minnows, tetras, guppies and betta are fish that seem to live just fine with FBTs. So these ones are under consideration at the moment. I also plan on housing some kinda of algae eater to help keep everything clean under the water, although I am not sure what would be best. As I said I will be housing my FBTs with the possibility of adding more.

For plants, I am still looking around for a certain look. I want something colourful, so broms will most likely be in the tank, among different types of ferns and mosses. I will also be adding lucky bamboo and java ferns for the water plants, and some lilies.

For the land area, I want to make something simple with a water feature. I am currently thinking about making a stream that runs from one side of the tank to the other along the background and drops into a pool. I will have plants mounted to the background using plastic plant pots and GS foam. I have a power head for the water feature that will power the stream/water fall. I also have a canister filter that I will be hiding in the background, with access so that I can change the filters. I will also be getting a kit from Mistking to help with watering. I want to add a fogger, but I heard that the foggers that sit in the water(sorry I don't know the brand name) can actually shock/kill the frogs. Is this true? If so, what can I use/do so that I don't have to worry about it killing my FBTs?

So far that this the plan, although it may change as I go through threads and get inspiration. I am open to any comments, suggestions, and ideas. I will post pictures shortly of the tank.

[mrzoggs]

very nice, i cant wait to see your progress. im not sure about the fogger. i use mine but its inside a waterfall and my frogs dont drink water out of it.

[ApxWingman]

do you have pictures? being behind the waterfall, would that not block the fog from getting out?

[mrzoggs]

i use this

Hagen Exo Terra Natural Waterfall with Pump Size: Medium (10.6" H x 8.2" W x 9" D)

and it has a hole for the fogger to go in.

[ApxWingman]

Yea I have seen those before. I considered using it for that too, but it seemed like it would restrict the amount that got out. I was also considering maybe sticking it in the water, but block the area off so that the FBTs don't get at it.

[mrzoggs]

i bought my fogger before i bought my waterfall. i didnt realize the fogger was supposed to be an addition to the waterfall. when i got home with the fogger i put it in a cup of water. it splashes all the water out in under 5 minutes. no matter what i tried ( blocking it with leaves, getting a deeper cup, etc) the water still seemed to get out. i bought the waterfall because the price kept getting marked down at the pet store i went to so i grabbed it before someone else did. there is a perfect spot in there where the water doesnt splash out but the fog comes out easily. whatever water does splash out goes right to the bottom and gets pumped back into the hole with the fogger. its the best ive ever seen it work.