Hello and welcome to FF Abraham! Recommend take a look at this thread that will help you get set-up: http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...aludarium.html. Your light needs to concentrate on 6,500K in order to best grow plants. In regards of using store pants; see post no. 4 by Lynn in here: http://www.frogforum.net/plants-plan...vivariums.html. Will let those experienced with Darts answer the remaining questions. Good luck !