Madagascar Mantella Paludarium

[deranged chipmunk]

Nope, no carbon. I actually run lava rock in all my filters, except this one, it's too small. Carbon would eventually clog up and wear out over time and i am trying to keep maintenance down.
I was going to do an actual water fall, but i'm thinking the splashing may eventually drive me nuts.....lol the coco fiber with create the blackwater effect, which i love. The leaf litter will also add to that. I'm hoping to have nice, clear, tea colored water

I don't mind the questions at all. It's why i created the thread as a sort of tutorial.

[deranged chipmunk]

Elizabeth, didn't i see you mention somewhere that you grow or grew orchids?