Red Eyed Tree Frog Beginner

[jarteta97]

For plants, especially if you have a tight budget, you can also go to Home Depot or Lowes. Bromeliads are extremely popular on frogforum, and you can find a lot in just the houseplants and air purifier sections. Sansevieria is very similar to Snake Plants (I think they might even be the same). I've even managed to find irish moss at Lowe's. Keep your eye out for upside-down ferns if you go too, I have one, and they are quite beautiful and delicate, as well as small.

[frogeyes]

For plants, especially if you have a tight budget, you can also go to Home Depot or Lowes. Bromeliads are extremely popular on frogforum, and you can find a lot in just the houseplants and air purifier sections. Sansevieria is very similar to Snake Plants (I think they might even be the same). I've even managed to find irish moss at Lowe's. Keep your eye out for upside-down ferns if you go too, I have one, and they are quite beautiful and delicate, as well as small.

Alright thanks for the tip. I was going to buy some online, but the shipping really makes it better to shop locally.

[DigitalPunk]

Always a good idea to boil wood and vines and then bake in the oven to dry on a low temp... like 125F. The boil and bake combo will kill any parasites or bugs on or in the vine.

[frogeyes]

Always a good idea to boil wood and vines and then bake in the oven to dry on a low temp... like 125F. The boil and bake combo will kill any parasites or bugs on or in the vine.

I washed them thoroughly, then put them in the freezer for about 20 mins, and now I'm baking them at 200. Do you think this will be enough? Or should I boil as well?

[DigitalPunk]

The boiling will kill more bugs and parasites that freezing will. I would boil just to be on the safe side myself, but that is up to you.

[Strider18]

Paul hit everything right on the spot You should boil the vines if you can, but I have just washed mine with hot water and been perfectly fine after the mold stops. I know many people are cringing at that statement, but I was antsy so I rushed it :P But then again mine came from a tree we cut down in our front yard which was pesticide free. I hope this helps!

[frogeyes]

Thanks for the input DigitalPunk and Strider18!

I quickly found out that I had way too many branches/dead vines, so I decided to incorporate them around the tank as well. Also planning on building a "skirt" for the stand.



and then here's a pic of the inside at an angle...




ABG mix is on its way, as well as some frog moss. Canister filter will be installed soon. After that I need to pick up a thermometer, hygrometer, repti-fogger, and plants... and of course frogs and springtails later on