Adding to my Zoo

[deranged chipmunk]

If you are going to have any live plants, then misting is absolutely necessary. Also, the frogs will track water out of the water area, so you will definitely need some drainage.

If you are trying to avoid having any drainage system whatsoever, might I suggest a nice lizard? Lol


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[Maverrick]

Yea lol already have a nice lizard. So. Ok, for instance i would lay down aquarium gravel, then build up the land portion with gravel. Would i need any other layer of material. The gravel would replace a false type bottom, right. Ok maybe fake plants instead of live.

[Mentat]

Yes, you can build a drainage layer with couple inches of gravel; then plastic window screen; then 3 in. ABG type soil for plants. Water must not reach the substrate layer. You can either drill tank (if glass not tempered) and install an aquarium bulkhead with valve to remove pooled water; or insert a 1 in. clear plastic tube into a filter sponge reaching all the way to tank's bottom. Then use a smaller flexible hose (gravel cleaner) and insert into tube to drain excess water out .

[Maverrick]

Ok that sounds better, thanks. Now what would be better, 1 big water area or couple smaller areas. Keep in mind i have 6x2 ft floor space