what plants for tree frogs

[jonah]

im about half way through my viv build for tree frogs and i dont know what plants to get need help, check out my album pics for what the viv looks like at the moment so you can give me some much needed advice on what to put in there im a bit stumped !

[flybyferns]

Hi Johah,
It looks great .
You have really taken your time.
I would love to help you.
However:
- have you decided what kind of 'tree frogs ' you are building this for?
-tell me more about the bottom ( looks like you are planning a water area and a drip wall ?)

Lynn

[deranged chipmunk]

The other problem we are going to have as far as making recommendations is availability. What we have in the states, you may not have availabke to you across the pond. But we can make generic species recommendations at the very least.

[jonah]

hi lynn thanks for ur comments ur right about the bottom ive made a waterfall at the back just need to build a stream to the little pond area that u noticed and was gunna put red eyes in there, also what would you reccomend to cover the walls and expanding foam?

[jonah]

will i be able to order the plants u reccomend online from ur side of the pond?

[UncleChester]

Popular choices for covering expanded foam are silicone + coco fiber or peat moss, or Titebond III + coco fiber or peat moss. I prefer the titebond approach but I've never used it under running water. Maybe Bill has?

will i be able to order the plants u reccomend online from ur side of the pond?

It's not usually worth it to get small orders of plants across international borders.

I'd suggest you go to local plant suppliers and look at the tropical plants they have available. Take note of the names of anything that looks interesting to you, take pictures if there are no names. Then find out if they are safe for frogs and suitable for vivariums via google or asking here. Then go back and purchase. If you can find a plant shop that has experience with terrariums, that's an added bonus (almost none have experience with frogs).

You can also browse this forum for plants people have used, especially http://www.frogforum.net/plants-plan...nt-thread.html

[flybyferns]

Hi Jonah,
four of my favorites for the red eyed tree frog enclosure
I can't imagine you would not be able to find these
1-pothos ( often mistaken for philodendron )
2-philodendron (vine type) a favorite of the red eyed tree frog- they sleep on the underside of the leaves
-this plant can be used to wind up, onto, the wood you have in your enclosure-the frogs will really appreciate these leaves as high as possible
- you'll find lime green , dark green, variegated and spotted
3-calathea
4-draceana -compact species

Have fun !
Lynn

[jonah]

thanks lynn youve been such a big help gunna go track these suckers down thank you

[deranged chipmunk]

In answer to Brian's question, yes, titebond /cocofiber combo hold up very well under running water.