Moving froglet Golden Mantellas

[flybyferns]

Hi Chuck,
Welcome to Frog Forum!

Beautiful frogs! Best if luck with them

They need plenty of space!
I believe a group of four would do best in a 20 long, ( the bigger the better ) and would be really happy to have an area w/ some water.

Ideas... ( member- MantellaMan ) Take a peak at theses enclosures.

MantellaGuy's Albums

resources:

Mantella Frogs

Amphibian Care >> Golden Mantella Frog (Mantella aurantiaca) Care

The photo of this tank ( see above link ) is quite simple. The lower back could be drilled to create the 'indentation' in the standard layered substrate.
You will never be sorry if you drill your tank---------no yuckie siphoning ! The water simply collects from misting then drains out the back when it reaches the 'drill' over flow. I think I may have close up photos in one of my PDF albums. If you need more help with this let me know.

layered substrate - pictured here - above link - Amphibian Care:
( This is ,also, how I have done all my PDF substrate layers)

layers ----bottom up ( sharing personal experience)

1- hydro or gravel -- I use pea gravel better - big box pet store ( lots of choices however- Hydroton, False Bottom, and Drainage Later Materials | Naturalistic Vivarium Substrates | Josh's Frogs

2- fiber glass screening - ( home depot )

3- 1/2 polyester quilt bating ( fabric store) this does not remain white -after the water begins to drain through it blends right in

4 ABG soil mix ( ABG, Atlanta Botanical Gardens Mix | Reptile Substrate | Josh's Frogs )

5 Leaf litter ( Live Oak Leaves (1 Gallon) - Leaf Litter | Josh's Frogs )

The background is tree fern panel .
#2 and 3 (IMO) drain MUCH better than fabric substrate barrier.

BTW - check out the use of Repashy for them Repashy Calcium Plus (4 oz) - Repashy | Josh's Frogs
Ca and vits ---good stuff

This is super !!!! Repashy Superfoods :: RETAIL SALES :: By Product Name :: SuperFly :: SuperFly 16 oz BAG (one pound) - Repashy Ventures - Distributor Center

Enjoy your build and your beautiful frogs