MrZoggs first RETF tank build (pic heavy)

[mrzoggs]

yes i was going to pull it out and rinse it all off good. and probably pull it apart and make it into some smaller ones if i can. im going to ditch the moss. and probably the soil. im going to mix hydroton with the eco earth so it doesnt get too soggy, and check out some orchid bark and someone told me to use natural charcoal but im still checking in to that. then put large leaf litter on top.

[mrzoggs]

also on my list of things to get
clear plastic tub for a temp home for the frogs.
suction cups.
heres my false bottom. all ready to go in once i get my babies out the tank

cut out the corner for the pump

used zip ties. im sure there was something easier to use but...this is what i had

the full thing.
still need to figure out what im going to do to cover the hole for the pump.

[mrzoggs]

and now a very nice person ive met is sending me some dwarf white isopods, gian orange isopods, and springtails very excited

[mrzoggs]

been bust for a couple days. but not its time to get back to work. made this for the frogs to live in for a while. i honestly think they liked it better than what they were in before.............

the lid was a pain in the butt to cut. it just cracked and looked horrible. but i threw some tape and screen over it. then put my metal screen from the tank over top so the lamp wouldnt melt the plastic

then my uncle calls me and asks if i want another tank. (i figured itd be a 10 gallon or something since it was free)
this is what he comes home with

lucky me same exact tank that i already have. any ideas anyone?
oh and i grabbed this. only ingredient is "western fir bark" this stuff is ok right?

[mrzoggs]

went to the pet store and the dollar tree to see if i could pick up a few things to help me out. between the frogs and making this, its been a pain in the butt i grabbed a cork bark background that im going to cut in half then caddy corner it over my plumbing so it blocks it all. also bought a bunch of different size cups and stuff to put into the GS foam to pot my plants. and i heard GS doesnt stick too well to just glass so i silicones the back wall and now im waiting on that to dry. once that is finished i will start the background.






grabbed this too....just incase the pump dont work

caddy corner this after i cut it in half







back side

front side

[J Teezy]

you know if you have a hydroponics store around they should have 2 and 3" net pots for sale for like 25 cents a piece

[mrzoggs]

wish i would of tried. i looked everywhere. even been to a hydroponics store. no biggie though. covering up everything anyways.