Pic of my Vivarium

[Bdimas]

I forgot to add another step I did with my false bottom.

I added pea gravel for the first layer on the egg crate and then my ABG mix. Its not necessary to do it that way but I cut my FB short around the perimeter on purpose so that I could have pea gravel around the edges so that I would see pea gravel and not the false bottom.

[tinkgirl77]

I don't think I'm going to do a waterfall for my first build but I think I'm going to leave a small "pond" filled with big pebbles (larger than my RETF can eat) so I can siphon the water out as necessary. This may sound pretty retarded but, As far as cleaning, will that suffice? I'm still trying to understand the concept of cleaning the environment. I understand that most of it is done by the plants and moss, but is that is or am I missing something.

[Bdimas]

I'm not to sure on the exact care of your frogs, but I would make your bowl/pond easily accessible to remove and replace it often for cleaning. If you regularly clean up your frogs poop, you shouldn't have to replace your substrate.

[tinkgirl77]

Thank you so very very much. I'm so lucky I have talked to so many nice people on here. You have been such a huge help. It is really appreciated!

[Bdimas]

Anytime. Post pics of your progress if you can?

[tinkgirl77]

I sure will, I will post in an album. I will friend request you later tonight !

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[tinkgirl77]

Oh one more question, what type of silicon can I use?

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[Bdimas]

Aquarium grade. If you get it from Lowes or HD I believe the one to get is GE silicon 1.

[deranged chipmunk]

ge silicone II also works. stay away from the tub and tile stuff, it has mold and mildew inhibitors in it that leech some nasty stuff out.

[NatureLady]

Such a pretty viv!!!!

[Bdimas]

I added a few Liana vines today . It really adds depth and a more natural look imo. The color is not as yellow as the pic and the tubs have some TADS that are almost ready to come out.

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[Bdimas]

I forgot to add that I'm not going to leave the bottom of the vines like that on the floor. They're just very stiff right now and will be pliable in a couple days. I'll probably cut about 6 inches off.

[deranged chipmunk]

I truly do enjoy seeing this tank. I would leave the vines the way they are. Looks very natural

[Bdimas]

Thank you Bill. That's what I'm shooting for in this build. I'm glad you see it. I wish I could capture the depth. It looks really flat in the pictures

[Kristen]

You're very skilled! Its a lovely vivarium and very natural. Lucky frogs

[deranged chipmunk]

It's a shame that pics just do not do vivs justice. I do get a good sense of depth from your's though. The vine in the front left hells. What kind of fern in that behind it? She's a beaut!!

[Bdimas]

I bought it at Lowe's and I totally forgot the name. I bought that one and the black rabbits foot, and button fern from there. It took them about 1 month to get used to the humid conditions, now they are all taking off.
I'll see if I can find the name of the one on the left though.

[deranged chipmunk]

It blows my mind that lowe's and hd have some truly stunning ferns. Not much else i like. But their ferns are awesome....lol

[Bdimas]

You're very skilled! Its a lovely vivarium and very natural. Lucky frogs

Thank you very much Kristen

Very true Bill. We bought a Kangaroo fern the other day for the living room. Its really cool.

[Kristen]

Thank you very much Kristen

Very true Bill. We bought a Kangaroo fern the other day for the living room. Its really cool.

You are most welcome! I can say in all honesty this is probably the best viv I have seen