How do i create a natural enclosure?

[MikeM670]

I have a 55 gallon tank that im planning on converting into a large naturalistic frog enclosure with live plants and the works. Im hoping to pick up some red eye tree frogs at the repticon atlanta show in july for the enclosure. Ive kept a few frogs in the past so i have a little bit of knowledge but my main question is how should i go about making this enclosure. I mean the whole 9 yards, substrate, what live plants, how i should have the water in the cage etc. Sorry if im being a little vague. Any pics or words of advice would be beyond appreciated. Thanks!

Your looking at the Red Eye Tree Frog so you really need a vertical enclose for them. How are you planning on using the tank? Horizontal or vertical. Either way the build really follows the same concepts as far as the structure. Plants and water needs vary with the species you want to house. I built a 55 Gallon for Darts so the tank is oriented in the horizontal position. You can see my build article here on the forum. Here is a link to it.

http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...ium-build.html

You can find many fine examples of building vivariums right here in the forums. Just do some research and get some ideas. Then the members here can help you with specific questions. Don't be afraid to ask as many questions as needed.