New Terrarium Pics

[ukfan1976]

Got a chance to work on the terrarium last nite. I decreased the size of the pool and added more dry land. Also added some new ferns, moss, and tree branches.

I still haven't added the frog yet because I'm scared the water will kill him after some comments on my last post warned me not to. I tested the water's ammonia level and its at zero. Nitrites are normal too. The tank has been up and running about a week now. Any advice on when I should add the little guy?

Thanks!

[Happy Frog]

The tank looks great. I hope I didn't scare you because I remember mentioning something about deep water.

I'm still not sure how old or how big your froglet is. Here's the thing about froglets; When you have a really complicated enclosure it is very easy for a baby froglet to crawl into something and get stuck or lodged in somewhere because it doesn't have that adult strength or experience to get itself free. This is my way of thinking. I would think it's best to have a simple set-up until the froglet gets bigger. I've read a lot about people who's frogs or lizards go missing and then months down the road they're re-arranging the enclosure and they find the animal dead, having been wedged or trapped somewhere and it wasn't able to free itself.

How old is your azureus?

[ukfan1976]

The tank looks great. I hope I didn't scare you because I remember mentioning something about deep water.

I'm still not sure how old or how big your froglet is. Here's the thing about froglets; When you have a really complicated enclosure it is very easy for a baby froglet to crawl into something and get stuck or lodged in somewhere because it doesn't have that adult strength or experience to get itself free. This is my way of thinking. I would think it's best to have a simple set-up until the froglet gets bigger. I've read a lot about people who's frogs or lizards go missing and then months down the road they're re-arranging the enclosure and they find the animal dead, having been wedged or trapped somewhere and it wasn't able to free itself.

How old is your azureus?

HappyFrog

Thank you! I wasn't worried as much about the deep water (although I made the pool much shallower with some aquarium gravel), as I was about the need for cycling ammonia/nitrites. (After a week the level is currently 0ppm ammonia and nitrites are acceptable).

I too was a little worried about him getting stuck behind a rock or branch or something. He's a little guy right now. like super small. The guy I bought him from said he just got him in December and he was super tiny and had grown quite a bit. He has a big appetite, and is quite active. I feed him once/day with a dash of fruit flies. I tried to backfill all the decorations with soil/moss to prevent him from getting stuck but yes I am a little paranoid of that as well. He's definitely alot smaller than the other Azureus' at the local pet shop. Should I wait? I have this awesome looking viv set up and no frog in it lol.

[flybyferns]

HappyFrog

Thank you! I wasn't worried as much about the deep water (although I made the pool much shallower with some aquarium gravel), as I was about the need for cycling ammonia/nitrites. (After a week the level is currently 0ppm ammonia and nitrites are acceptable).

I too was a little worried about him getting stuck behind a rock or branch or something. He's a little guy right now. like super small. The guy I bought him from said he just got him in December and he was super tiny and had grown quite a bit. He has a big appetite, and is quite active. I feed him once/day with a dash of fruit flies. I tried to backfill all the decorations with soil/moss to prevent him from getting stuck but yes I am a little paranoid of that as well. He's definitely alot smaller than the other Azureus' at the local pet shop. Should I wait? I have this awesome looking viv set up and no frog in it lol.

It can't hurt to wait.
He could have a little difficulty finding his food in the new enclosure?
I have a little tad right now that just will not eat his 'spinach' ! Some ,just, grow more slowly.

If you are planning to move him......simply be sure he is very proficient at hunting and eating his flies.
You could even feed twice a day-- dust once w/ Ca

Have you added springtails and isopods; both of which are a great extra food source when the frog hides, and necessary for healthy soil.
He will find a favorite hiding spot...and it's ALWAYS where you don't want it to be
You are very smart to be sure the viv is safe; specially background openings.

If he is very bold there is less worry. Begin by putting the flies in the very same spot each day.
You could put a tiny pc of banana under the soil at the 'feeding site' to attract the files between feedings.

It looks great .....Have fun

[ukfan1976]

It can't hurt to wait.
He could have a little difficulty finding his food in the new enclosure?
I have a little tad right now that just will not eat his 'spinach' ! Some ,just, grow more slowly.

If you are planning to move him......simply be sure he is very proficient at hunting and eating his flies.
You could even feed twice a day-- dust once w/ Ca

Have you added springtails and isopods; both of which are a great extra food source when the frog hides, and necessary for healthy soil.
He will find a favorite hiding spot...and it's ALWAYS where you don't want it to be
You are very smart to be sure the viv is safe; specially background openings.

If he is very bold there is less worry. Begin by putting the flies in the very same spot each day.
You could put a tiny pc of banana under the soil at the 'feeding site' to attract the files between feedings.

It looks great .....Have fun

@Flybyferns

He eats well and knows when its feeding time as he comes out of his bromeliad hiding spot and goes to town on the flies. (I should mention I'm assuming its a "he" lol I really have no idea). I did transplant alot of soil from my old terrarium into the new one with a colony of isopods. I have checked every day and don't see many isopods in the soil so I'm afraid they may not have taken to the new terrarium. What exactly are springtails? I will look into adding some new soil janitors today.

And thanks for the compliment! Also could you recommend a Calcium supplement? This is something I haven't added to my frog's diet yet.

[deranged chipmunk]

You normally won't see Isopods during the day. They are a nocturnal insect, for the most part.

[ukfan1976]

You normally won't see Isopods during the day. They are a nocturnal insect, for the most part.

Thank you!

[Heatheranne]

Springtails are little cryptozoa that live in moist environments. They will feed off of debris in your terrarium. Think of them as little floor janitors. Darts can also snack on them.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springtail

[Happy Frog]

Just a question; When I see someone mention isopods they often describe what I know to be pill bugs or sow bugs. So, in most experienced dart froggers thinking are isopods every little clean-up creature or are they talking about springtails or pill/sow bugs?

I was going to place an online order this week and include some "dwarf purple isopods". I have a feeling I'm going to get the things I have running around in my flower beds. Up until now I've only seeded my enclosures with springtails.

BTW - What do you think of my new signature?

[Heatheranne]

Clean-up bugs can be either or both springtails or Isopods .

[deranged chipmunk]

Grouped together, Isopods and springtails would be considered microfauna. They are separate insects, as heather so vaguely alluded to lol

[Happy Frog]

Thank you both...