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    Callmeumaster
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    Default Re: How do i create a natural enclosure?

    Yeah it is rather narrow so i dont think ill be doing a background. Im geussing im going to try and get a good substrate and put lots of plants in. Hmm where would i get one and how much do blue led lights usually run for? Whats the best way to go about planting the plants inside the enclosure?.. I just joined but i can already say that i like this forum. Informative, quick reply, and friendly!
    What would be the best "top" for the tank? Since they need ventilation im geussing one of those screen tops would work well? I read that the rule of thumb is 10gallons per frog so im geussing i could house 5 or 6 red eyes in the 55 gallon? I plan on doing lots of research on what plants i want but does anyone have any favourites/recommendations?

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    Leefrogs
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    Default Re: How do i create a natural enclosure?

    Ya, a screen with plexi or glass over the top like Don said.
    I would build a hill with a drainage layer, you can buy hydro balls, or like me, use styrophome packing peanuts. Make the hill, glue screen over layer, you'll need to suck up excess water with a turkey baister. 2 inches of coconut fiber, then plantation soil(or bed-a-beast) don't buy dirt from a regular store, fertilizers in all of it, it will kill them. Don't trust it even if it's organic, and moss over that. You can buy leaf litter or live moss on line.
    Plants, rinse leaves well, soak roots overnight, remove most(90%) of the dirt. Leaf shines, and fertilizers are toxic.
    Plant favorites---
    Phothos vine, corn plant, prayer plants, snake plant, drecanea, peace lily, bamboo, bromeliad, and orchid. Sweatpeas and African violet if you want an easy growing flower. Broms and orchid are harder to keep growing.
    You can use natural wood, that'll save you allot$
    Led lights are pricey, and only found on the net. But you can really see...

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