Red Eyed Tree Frog Beginner

[LilyPad]

Looking really impressed!! I agree with Paul, long slow walk. I rushed my first viv and while I liked it, it wasn't what I knew it could be. I've been working on my most recent one for about 6 weeks. Tweaking things and letting the plants establish and grow.

[frogeyes]

Thanks everyone for the replies,

Update. I got the Repti-fogger and changed some things around. Decided I didn't like the forest moss up on the "wall" of the enclosure. However, I thought the frog moss looked neat and since it is in clumps it won't fall off as easily. The canister filter is up and running (pulls from the left side, and returns back on the right side (kind of like a waterfall). Also picked up a thermometer and hygrometer (currently 73 F and 82% humidity).

Either way ABG mix should be here tomorrow; also going to look at plants tomorrow and some type of material to space the substrate with the false bottom.

[DigitalPunk]

Always good to acknowledge when something isn't turning out right and looking for a different option. Never easy, but always a learning experience

I use Fiberglass window screening to put on top of the egg crate. You can buy it by the roll at Lowes or Home Depot for cheap (I think for like $4 or $5). Just cut it so it is 2 or 3 inches bigger on all sides so the substrate sits in it like a bowl and you will be all set.


Did you get a digital Hydrometer? Analog ones are notoriously inaccurate. Heck digital ones are not all that accurate. I ended up buying a couple and running them side by side to see what the variance was so I could guestimate the actual unity.

Tnak is looking good though, keep the updates coming!

[frogeyes]

Always good to acknowledge when something isn't turning out right and looking for a different option. Never easy, but always a learning experience

I use Fiberglass window screening to put on top of the egg crate. You can buy it by the roll at Lowes or Home Depot for cheap (I think for like $4 or $5). Just cut it so it is 2 or 3 inches bigger on all sides so the substrate sits in it like a bowl and you will be all set.


Did you get a digital Hydrometer? Analog ones are notoriously inaccurate. Heck digital ones are not all that accurate. I ended up buying a couple and running them side by side to see what the variance was so I could guestimate the actual unity.

Tnak is looking good though, keep the updates coming!

Thanks. They are analog ones (I can see where you are coming from with digital though; it's kind of like hydrometers and refractometers with saltwater). Fiberglass window screening would be perfect above the eggcrate! Going to Lowe's tomorrow anyways to look at plants, might as well check out the window screening.

Thanks again, you've been a huge help!

[DigitalPunk]

I love using fiberglass screening! You will find that Analog Temp and humidity sensors are worse at accuracy than their digital counterparts unfortunately.

[frogeyes]

Hey everyone, here's a few new pics. Plants, fogger, and the custom drip/water setup.





With the ABG mix, would it be ok to mix it with unfertilized potting soil and some soft coconut fiber (to make a thicker substrate bed)?



Also, here's a few pics of my reef just for fun

[Lija]

Wow! That looks awesome! All of it!