Quote Originally Posted by blanco View Post
I am confused. I am trying to set up a terrarium for a whites tree frog. I am getting closer to figuring things out but in regards to the water supply in the terrarium, I have heard everything from "it's ok to use damp paper towels that you change out every day and provide a large bowl with clean dechorinated water for soaking" to "setting up a running waterfall with standing water on the floor of the terrarium is the way to go." It sounds like some people created huge set ups with really deep layers of substrate while others do not. Which direction should I go?

Also, I have read that it is important to mist the terrarium daily. The lady at my local pet store, however, said that it would be best to buy a mister that I could put on a timer. Is that necessary?

Thanks for any help!

Laura
keep in mind that frogs have basic requirements that need to be met. once those are covered, all the aesthetics are for you, the viewer. how elaborate you go it entirely up to you. keep in mind that you can design an elaborate vivarium, but you also need to be realistic to what skills you are comfortable with.

in my opinion, the 2 most important tools you will have in your arsenal will be planning and knowledge.

misting will be important to keep your humidity levels stable. you can go automatic or mist by hand. that's a personal decision. you can even modify a home humidifier to create a fogger. there are many, many options.

using rocks from outdoors is pretty basic. stay away from limestone, it will release minerals you won't want into the viv. i have seen a lot of people who boil, bake, broil, and even run the rocks through the dishwasher. personally, i just use a good scrub brush and some soap and water. wash, rinse, repeat. just like doing the dishes...lol

there is a mini waterfall that, i believe, exoterra makes. i have heard good and bad about it, but have never used it. sorry about that one.