New to frogs and terrariums, first build, Exo Tera 18x18x18

[rkruse3]

Very nice indeed! I don't see anything wrong from a plant perspective. Everything seems good. The substrate is layered right (most people don't think of where the excess water goes). Good thinking on the water feature. I did a waterfall in mine and it is more of a pain than it is worth. Also, some of the falls is starting to deteriorate. I have to redo it sometime this spring Unfortunately, I have never kept these guys, so I can't offer you much there. Great job though!

[bsantucci]

Very nice indeed! I don't see anything wrong from a plant perspective. Everything seems good. The substrate is layered right (most people don't think of where the excess water goes). Good thinking on the water feature. I did a waterfall in mine and it is more of a pain than it is worth. Also, some of the falls is starting to deteriorate. I have to redo it sometime this spring Unfortunately, I have never kept these guys, so I can't offer you much there. Great job though!

Thanks for the reply!

Yeah, I'm pretty good with plants. I come from doing planted aquariums.....much harder to do that these I think. I kinda just planted and am letting it do its thing here. Aquarium needs ferts, co2, etc.

I have one plant that is yellowing in here though that I think may be due to lighting. I'm trying to figure how to position a bromeliad to cover it. It's producing a new leaf (middle on the last pic), but the others are yellowed. Not sure if there is a transition period maybe or if it is in fact my lights. I didn't think they were that high lighting, but maybe it is....

[deranged chipmunk]

looks good Brett! i would agree, when dealing with high light/co2, definitely, planted aquariums are harder, hands down. i would say low light tanks and vivs are fairly comparable though. i do admit, i miss the plant growth rate of high light/co2 tanks. Boy oh boy do i miss the growth rate!! LOL

can you get a better pic of the plant without those little cuties jumping out on you? and a species id would be helpful

[DigitalPunk]

Looks good! You will love the Azureus! We have 4 and they are so bold and always out doing one thing or another!

[VAnative]

Saw this one on TPT first as well. I'm knm<>< over there. I wish I could change my TPT name, but oh well. The viv is looking great. I'm still working on my background and decided to do a waterfall. Hopefully it will be ready to plant this weekend. I don't plan on adding frogs any time soon though, but yours are awesome!

[tinkgirl77]

Welcome to frog forum and welcome your bright new little ones! Your viv looks great! It'll be beautiful once your plants have time to grow and settle in! Keep us posted with updated pics! Good luck!