Starting a dart frog vivarium?

[deranged chipmunk]

Ironically I am in Eastern Kansas. lol Many people here consider them a nuisance but I find they gorgeous especially how they only bloom early in the day. lol Also what type of lighting would you recommend? I'm not wanting to spend an outrageous amount on lighting alone. :P

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[BonnieLorraine]

River rock is going to get very heavy, people like the hydroballs because they're made of terracotta and very light weight. There are a few places that carry ABG, I know glass box tropicals has it, and I carry it as well, but Josh's might be the cheapest for shipping since they get quantity rates.

[Adellelys Oasis]

River rock is going to get very heavy, people like the hydroballs because they're made of terracotta and very light weight. There are a few places that carry ABG, I know glass box tropicals has it, and I carry it as well, but Josh's might be the cheapest for shipping since they get quantity rates.

For some reason their websites click-able tabs aren't working correctly so it wont let me add anything to my cart. lol But if I use the ABG substrate do I still need to use any others? I know I'll still have to use the hydroballs.

[deranged chipmunk]

nope. abg will be all you need.

[Adellelys Oasis]

nope. abg will be all you need.

Well I'll have until May 5th to get everything prepared! Any other hints or tips would be much appreciated, or fun facts!

[deranged chipmunk]

the best hints or tips i can offer is plan, plan, plan. also, take your time after setting up the vivarium to get your parameters right before adding your frogs to it. it is easier to make adjustments when there are no frogs to stress out. i normally order my frogs after i have the tank built. that way, after i receive my frogs, they go into a quarantine tank until their permanent home is set up, running and all parameters are in check. it also gives the microfauna time to establish themselves before i put the murderers in.....LOL

[Adellelys Oasis]

the best hints or tips i can offer is plan, plan, plan. also, take your time after setting up the vivarium to get your parameters right before adding your frogs to it. it is easier to make adjustments when there are no frogs to stress out. i normally order my frogs after i have the tank built. that way, after i receive my frogs, they go into a quarantine tank until their permanent home is set up, running and all parameters are in check. it also gives the microfauna time to establish themselves before i put the murderers in.....LOL

How long does it take for springtails to establish themselves and what are their requirements to thrive?