Loads of RETF Questions

[kletsgo]

Thank you, guys! I took out some of the super dying plants to see if they would pull back, but I won't know for a few days, most likely. I got the bulb from Petsmart in the aquarium section...maybe that's not good for land plants? I had read it was ok, but, I've been wrong about things before. ...rarely. But I think I'm going to get some more of the same type of surviving plants and just load it up. Not exactly a lot of variety, but, I don't think the frogs will care. Oh, and for actual dimensions, from the substrate to the top they have about 15 inches and side to side they have about 40? Is that tall enough or should I start looking for a new tank?

I have calcium + D3...do I need more vitamins than that? I was told that it would be ok, but. Mmmmmmmmm.

That sounds good. I switched from treated water to plain spring water and for some reason that makes the glass clearer on its own, so, I'll stick with that.

I was thinking about going to the lakes around me to look for freshwater driftwood, and baking it for a couple of hours. If I can't find any nice pieces I'll just go to the store.

Britta sounds so much cheaper than buying a new gallon of water every week. Not that water is SO expensive but, considering all of the critters and limited funds I have, every dollar counts.

Thank you guys so much!

[elly]

Yeah, my vivarium isn't wet enough for aquatic plants either. Maybe if you had a water section. I find that typical houseplants that don't need much light can survive their roots sitting in water work best.

I can't think of the measurements in my mind but the height sounds okay. More would be better, but since it's measured from the top of substrate could be good. .

A reptile vitamin with A included wouldn't hurt Or one with both vitamins and calcium. Frogs can develop short-tongue syndrome from lack of A, but that usually takes a while to develop. Feed the crickets nutritious things like carrots and you could be fine.

I wouldn't trust spring water (you mean bottled water?) That can also have some chlorine in it. I'd treat the spring water too just to be sure. It may be that there's less buildup on the glass because there are fewer minerals. Britta shouldn't really be necessary unless you have lots of heavy metals in your water.

[acpart]

I use the Britta with all my glass enclosures that require misting in order to avoid white deposits on the walls.

Aliza