I was wondering if any of the more experienced Vivarium builders and keepers could point out if it already exists, or put together a complete "how to for dummies" so to speak regarding how to build and then maintain a "live" vivarium/terrarium. specifically I'm looking for a guide geared for Red Eyed Tree Frogs but even a general would be great. I'm not looking for a full typed out book worthy post. I would be happy with;
"First, design your tank, then build using methods similar to these users (links to other forum posts with in depth detail suitable for a complete novice to follow or links to videos even)
Once constructed, place substrate like this (link)
Then pot these plants; for dart frogs (link) for tree frogs(link) using "x" soil mixture found (link)
once potted allow plants to grow in for x time before adding (bacteria, spring tails, other small eco-system organisms and any special notes when they may not be safe for certain species frog) allow further grow in for x time before introducing your frogs.
Your frogs are in their new home, Hooray!!!
Now keep everything healthy
Fertilize plants every x time using y
Change or filter water in enclosure with false bottom like this.......
change or clean substrate according to this......
any other live vivarium maintenance practices or links ect.
I posted before that I'm not looking for anyone to write a book, just give me all the steps and links to follow as a novice builder/keeper. I've done a lot of research already before even buying or building a custom dimension tank. There are just many little bits of wisdom that experienced builders/keepers may regard as "common knowledge" that a novice would never even fathom to look up or research until they post "my frog is sick, help" and it turns out they didn't know how to build/clean a safe Vivarium.
Potentially once this is ironed out and a good complete guide it can be turned into a "sticky?" I know I and especially my frogswould be very thankful.