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    I generally like to keep things a secret until its completely done, but I have a moment of freedom finally, so I will post this now!I finally broke down and started to build my Dart frog vivarium! I plan on getting thumbnails, so I went with a tank with more terrestrial space rather than arboreal space.Exo terra 24x18x12 seemed to be the perfect fit
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    I am getting ready to drill a drainage hole right through the bottom of this tank, towards the middle/front. This tank hangs over my dresser by 2in., which makes for ideal drainage.I do not have a picture of my drilling, but I pulled a pic off google of the exact drill bit I used to bore through the glass.

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    I used a simple rubber plug to keep water from draining at inappropriate times. The hole itself has a piece of fiberglass mesh hot glued over the hole to prevent hydroballs from coming out of the hole.

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    After the hydroball layer and fiberglass screening as a substrate barrier, I dumped ABG mix in. (I got all of the supplies from Josh's Frogs).

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    at this point I removed some spaghnum moss and added a brick of eco earth into the ABG mix to give the plants something to root into (yes, fully planted vivarium!) I also crushed up 5 big Magnolia leaves into the eco earth for decay and nutrients for the plants abs springtails (coming later this week). No pics of this as my hands were very dirty at this point But here's a pic of what I ordered so you all know what went into it!

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    After planting and adding some hollow cork logs into the substrate for hiding and slow decay for the plants and springtails
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    I removed the screen from the lid and siliconed custom cut glass from Lowes on the underside of the lid

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    Added the lid and an Exo Terra Monsoon system. Spray nozzles can be seen in front upper corners.

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    To drain the tank, I simply pull the vivarium forward a little, hold a bucket under the tank, and pull the rubber plug! Simple and effective!

    Lighting is 2 exo terra natural light bulbs and one exo terra UVB 100 builb (5.0)

    I will post more pictures once I get more plants (and the ones I have are grown in) and of course once I get my darts from the Hamburg show on the 19th. If you have any questions on my build ask!

    P.S. its good to be back in the swing if things

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    Nice build. What was the cost of this?

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    With the tank and misting system and everything... around $400

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    spoiled frogs

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    Haha they will be. Before is done, including frogs itll be around 700-800... But I've been saving and wanting to do this for a long time, so I'm going all out!

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    Looking good, Bruce!
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    Looks great bruce!
    1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
    0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
    0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
    0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
    0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
    0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
    0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
    0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
    1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
    0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
    0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
    0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
    0.2.0 Canines
    1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
    2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
    0.1.0 Bed Bully

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    Thanks guys! Any suggestions from this point? I'm about all out of creativity... By brain work on a keep is simple basis, so this is quite complex for me lol!

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    Got the darts! Decided on P. Vittatus. Heres some updated pics!



    Getting more foliage plants today or tomorrow.... I'll keep ya updated!

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    Great looking frogs and build !

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    Awesome frogs bruce! Can't wait to see them in their new home!!
    1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
    0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
    0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
    0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
    0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
    0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
    0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
    0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
    1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
    0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
    0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
    0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
    0.2.0 Canines
    1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
    2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
    0.1.0 Bed Bully

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    Lol they are in the vivarium already

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    Duh.... Dumb chipmunk day is today, you didn't get the memo?? Lol
    1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
    0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
    0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
    0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
    0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
    0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
    0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
    0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
    1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
    0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
    0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
    0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
    0.2.0 Canines
    1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
    2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
    0.1.0 Bed Bully

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    Lol!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Heatheranne View Post
    Would have been better if he had his paw in his mouth lol
    1.0.0 Oophaga Pumilio 'Black Jeans'
    0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
    0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
    0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
    0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
    0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
    0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
    0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
    1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
    0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
    0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
    0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
    0.2.0 Canines
    1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
    2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
    0.1.0 Bed Bully

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    Congrats on your new frogs Bruce !
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Quote Originally Posted by Heatheranne View Post
    Ahhhahha!!!

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    lol!
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    And a few more updated pics

    Dart frog feeding circle



    A bit more heavily planted than before




    I swear these things eat like shrunken African Bullfrogs. I would know, I own two of those too!

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