My first vivarium build

[flybyferns]

Hello,

Not much to add here as Carlos has taken very good care to answer all of your questions.
I'll throw my 2 cents in.

1) Is waiting and growing plants in a "trial" terrarium a good idea, and will i have any problems transplanting them into a new larger tank once I have it prepared?

It's a fine idea. However there will still be a little adjustment period when you transplant them.

2) If I am planning on waiting a little bit to put the frog into the terrarium anyway, would it be better to get one now and just quarantine it until I am sure the tank is at the perfect settings?

Sure... they are always in quarantine longer then expected ....anyway ! At least mine are anyway ?

"one" I think you will be wanting more than one ?

3)As far as springtails go, since they are like a "janitor" should I get them now in the tank without the frogs or wait until the frogs are available as well so the population of springtail is kept under control?

YES! Add now...the sooner the better. Springtails will never get out of control. The frogs will make sure of that

4) What is the best way to create a pond within the terrarium and is it even worth it for the aesthetic effect?

Hummmmm, sorry I have not ,personally, made a 'pond' for darts.
This is a question for the master of dart frog builds: "Bill"
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I will take the liberty to say he would be more than happy to help.

Good to meet you and welcome to Frog Forum
Lynn