Hey all, so I have ordered most of the stuff I need to construct a nice background for my Terrarium/Vivarium (including the Terrarium itself).

I am aiming to keep a couple of Melanophryniscus Stelzneri (Bumble Bee toad) and would love any suggestions for plants I should aim at getting. I am aiming to replicate the habitat of this species so any input would be amazing.

The items bought and waiting for so far:
  • Exo Terra Terrarium 30x30x45cm model
  • Black Silicone - For covering the background, some of the side and for just sticking stuff down.
  • Egg Crate - For false bottom
  • Water Pump - For creating a drip wall/waterfall
  • Black Gravel - For around the false bottom and in a small pool I will be creating (not too deep)
  • Terrafern - For coating most of the back wall


I might buy some Great Stuff, but that all depends what the backdrop looks like that you get free in the Exo Terrarium.

My aim is to create a nice little water feature with built in filtration, which either drips down the back wall or creates a waterfall leading into a little pond like section. This will not be deep but enough for the species to use when they want without the fear of drowning. I need some suggestions of the plants I should look at getting - Real plants only please, I don't mind a little bit of gardening. Also what kind of substrate would you guys recommend?

I will be editing this post and keeping a journal of my progress, maybe a few video diaries also and pictures - depending on how stressed out I may get haha.

Stay tuned, and any help is appreciated

Danny.