Mossy Frog build

[deranged chipmunk]

that look s awesome Amanda. now i gotta step up my game. that is going to look superb with the plants you have for it and i told you titebond was easy

[NatureLady]

Thanks Bill. You have given me the tools to make it happen. Knowledge is power.

[deranged chipmunk]

Thanks Bill. You have given me the tools to make it happen. Knowledge is power.

yes it is. it's amazing what one can do when given the proper knowledge and you had plenty of knowledge, i just gave ya the nudge ya needed

[NatureLady]

Oh and Sunday I plan to make a trip to Lowe's to see if they still have those hanging baskets on sale for $3. I have kicked myself for not buying it all week. It will look awesome in the large planter on the left. If I find the one I want you will have to help me ID it, because it had no tags.

[deranged chipmunk]

Oh and Sunday I plan to make a trip to Lowe's to see if they still have those hanging baskets on sale for $3. I have kicked myself for not buying it all week. It will look awesome in the large planter on the left. If I find the one I want you will have to help me ID it, because it had no tags.

but of course and don;t forget, i have some others for you. btw, what's your plans on soil/substrate?

[NatureLady]

yes it is. it's amazing what one can do when given the proper knowledge and you had plenty of knowledge, i just gave ya the nudge ya needed

Awwwww

but of course and don;t forget, i have some others for you. btw, what's your plans on soil/substrate?

Remember, I purchased the local organic mushroom compost. I have yet to decide what I am doing to cover the aquatic substrate. I had thought about doing the clay, but I'm not sure the color is what I want. I am leaning towards something brown, maybe aquarium sand.

[deranged chipmunk]

if you go with sand, you can use pool filter sand, or believe it or not, play sand. just make sure to wash either off thoroughly. and this coming from a guy who rarely rinses his substrates. i have used both, they are pretty much equal, but the pool filter sand depends on locality. some are tan, some off white and some stark white. i always make sure to "accidentally" poke a hole in the bag with my keys at the pool supply place so i know what color the sand is....LOL the one true downside to sand, whether it is the ones i listed or the overpriced aquarium versions, over the course of time, a long time, it will compact. this isn't much of an issue unless you are using it to cap dirt. eventually, the sand will sink into the dirt and the dirt will start to rise. also, when planting into sand capped dirt, it makes a mess when removing plants. so if you go with sand, make sure you are happy with your aquascape the first time

[NatureLady]

lol! Like I am going to be able to plant something and be happy with it in 2 months. Sand is out.

[deranged chipmunk]

yeah, i haven't used it since......LOL in fact, with the exception of my mantella tank, all of the substrates in my tanks have been black for a long time. in fact, for the longest time, i used to use Black Diamond Sand Blasting Grit. it's black as coal (basically volcanic rock smushed to smithereens) and it's only $8 for 50Lb at tractor supply stores. i KNOW you have to have one of them around you......LOL