New to dart frogs, first vivarium!

[deranged chipmunk]

I always include up to 8000k because in my experience of growing plants indoors for the past decade, that some marginals like the higher color spectrums due to their utilizing algae in the photosynthesis process, much like coral does. That being said, the point is rather moot due to the fact that most people are not going to be running to a specialty (reef shop) for 8000k bulbs.

And as an aside, the lower color spectrums of something like a high pressure sodium bulb (around 3500k) are very beneficial to plants you want to force into flowering. So there are pluses and minuses to all.

[deranged chipmunk]

I forgot to add, yes, i know corals are a completely different thing, but i was using them as an example because the algae living in them process light, he same as freshwater and terrestrials. They just have the extra job of feeding the coral.

[Keister]

What is the best way to mount bromeliads to logs? I got my first order in today and this is what I think I am going to do with the lay out. I am going to do a water feature from the left log so it drips into the jungle pod and then from there drains down into the false bottom and back around. It is not going to be anything flowing really just a trickle or drip at most. The left log will have java moss covering is since the log will be really wet all the time. P.s. nothing is foamed in just sitting in place.

[deranged chipmunk]

Easiest would be zip ties. You could also use coated florist wire. You can get it at most craft stores that sell silk plants

[Keister]

Easiest would be zip ties. You could also use coated florist wire. You can get it at most craft stores that sell silk plants

Do I have to drill a hole for the plant to sit in then wire it in? I have a ton of the florist wire and could I take the wire off after a period of time?

[deranged chipmunk]

No need to drill holes. Wrapping it is fine. And once the roots attach themselves, you can remove the wire for a more natural look

[Keister]

Awesome thankyou! About how long should I leave the wire on? I got an email saying my Josh's frogs order was delivered this morning so I should have some updated pics later tonight after I get home from work!