Environmental control questions

[deranged chipmunk]

welcome to the very confusing and addicting hobby of frogging! i answer your questions best i can:

1. a fan is not a requirement, unless, you plan on keeping orchids in the tank, in which case, they would need a fan for air circulation. otherwise, it's an option. it will help keep your glass clear at the very least.

2. totally up to you. but if you have live plants in the tank, you will have to mist daily, at the very least. a pond is all your decision. the frogs won't require it, it is mainly for aesthetics.

3. i like using the cheapo glass thermometers for aquariums. as far as a hygrometer, if you are going to use one, do yourself a favor and get a decent digital one.

4. automated systems, like a hygrotherm, are really much better for species like tree frogs, but they can be helpful for darts. again, it's a personal decision. some people use them, some don't. some just use a mistking system on a timer. others (like me) prefer to hand mist.