New to the Forum, Thought I Would Share My Custom Tank Setup

[Adam R]

this is my first time with darts so i was thinking dendrobates leucomelas

[nos187]

Cool! Leucomelas are great frogs!

You may want to consider a easy thumbnail species.
They will use the upper portions of the tank more than the leucomelas will when fully grown.

Once leucomelas reach adult hood they climb much less than as froglets.
Since there is so much water space, their land space gets cut down significantly.

A thumbnail species generally stays in the upper portions of the tank and
in my opinion will use much more than the leucomelas will be able to.

Just my .02

Tank looks awesome, cant wait to see it totally finished and planted.
Keep posting pictures!

-Kevin

[Adam R]

Cool! Leucomelas are great frogs!

You may want to consider a easy thumbnail species.
They will use the upper portions of the tank more than the leucomelas will when fully grown.

Once leucomelas reach adult hood they climb much less than as froglets.
Since there is so much water space, their land space gets cut down significantly.

A thumbnail species generally stays in the upper portions of the tank and
in my opinion will use much more than the leucomelas will be able to.

Just my .02

Tank looks awesome, cant wait to see it totally finished and planted.
Keep posting pictures!

-Kevin

ive read in detail about every species and never came across that. i appreciate you sharing it. i was really searching for active climbers

[nos187]

ive read in detail about every species and never came across that. i appreciate you sharing it. i was really searching for active climbers

No problem, yeah adult leucomelas are generally ground dwellers. They prefer more floor space than verticle. Froglet leucomelas on the other hand are serious climbers. lol They are all over the tank.

If you do decide to go with a thumbnail species... i would recommend the imitators. Imitators are what i first started out with and have had no problems with them. Very bold and active frogs whom spend 90% of their time in the upper 2/3 of the tank. In my experience that is. Just make sure you have the temperatures and humidity levels right before introducing the frogs.

Still really interested to see some updates as you go. This tank has some serious potential!

[Adam R]

i just read up on the dendrobates imitator and that seems ideal for my setup.

presently im looking for a few broms to add color and more plant life. know a good company/seller? i thought of rfi (rainforestaura), they have mini neo's that are full of luster. idk of there quality of plants though so its a little bit of a gamble i guess. also there plant size is a little decieving, not sure if there what i need. i dont wanna spend $20 a brom and get one thats 2in in diameter and wont grow

[lilblack94gt]

Tropical Plants & Animals for Terarriums | Glass Box Tropicals

Try this place for plants.

[nos187]

Another one to check out is,

Josh's Frogs - Largest online herps feeders and reptile supplies store

I just ordered myself a plant package from them
and well. Check it out for yourself. The thread
is right here

http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...ure-heavy.html

I bought the 18x18x24 plant package they have.
I think they gave me a very nice assortment of
color and taste.

-Kevin