Substrate question for study - help w/ this would be much appreciated

[J Teezy]

Abg topped with sphagnum and leaflitter. Good drainage for healthy plants

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[flybyferns]

For my darts:

I ended up with:
bottom up:
hydro ( I used the round one ) ( I had a hard time deciding between the round hydro and gravel )
fiberglass screen
3/4 " thick polyester batting ( fabric store- available in big rolls)
3"-4 ABG
leaf litter
3 different mosses ( there is a tread around about these) mound and 2 different tropical sheet mosses (one from Black Jungle one from NE Herp)

My 3 dart tanks ( modified exo-terra - glass tops) are drilled - for drainage- the drain hole it just below the top of the hydro layer
It drains out ( siphons out) automatically through 5/8 tubing into a bucket

see pots # 16 http://www.frogforum.net/members/fly...eucomelas.html


growing nicely !

http://www.frogforum.net/members/fly...eucomelas.html

[Ruby Tiger]

Thanks a lot guys

[deranged chipmunk]

I use hydroponics soils covered in cocofiber. Excellent drainage and plenty of food for the plants.

[DartEd]

I'm curious Bill. What's the cost of the hydroponics soil vs ABG or other similar mixes. The closest supplier of ABG I have is easily an hour away which is worth the ride if I'm buying tons but I can't afford to and shipping costs double the cost of the ABG.

[deranged chipmunk]

I pay about $9 for a large bag. 20L i believe, but i can double check when i get home. It does have perlite in it, but i cover it with 2" of cocofiber, so the frogs can never get to the perlite.