Adding to my Zoo

[Mentat]

Hello and welcome to FF! First thing myself recommend is to read this article: Frog Forum - Fire-Bellied Toad Care and Breeding - Bombina orientalis and relatives since it will answer a couple of your questions.

Then go to vivarium section and look at this thread: http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...ion-101-a.html and also at the member's builds in there. Need to learn about drainage layers and false bottoms, because will have to use either of those since dry substrate area can't be waterlogged or it will become a bog.

Water depth will depend on your design, but be aware that if live plants are used, a false bottom and substrate layers can take around 6 in. of total height from tank. Adding water subtracts more from tank height and it will affect how the tank looks. You got 24 in. of height, a 6 in. water depth would result in dry area surface at around mid-tank height. Plan your design first and imagine how the whole thing looks, before you start actually building. That will save you a headache later, good luck !

[Maverrick]

Ok thnx for the info. Another question, if i want self contained ponds (ie, water dishes) do i need a false bottom or any special drainage.