Atelopus hoogmoedi - Vivarium

[clownonfire]

Hi all,

I will be documenting the build of the new Atelopus spumarius vivarium I started building. I will be using material I already own, up to the 29 gallon tank I have lying around (29*18*13).

Basically, the backdrop will be pieces of bark I have picked up this weekend on the mountain. I have of course cooked the wood (1 hour at 200 Celsius).

There will be a drainage layer made of hydro balls, and a closed section with a false bottom for a pond with running water. This section will be separated by a piece of glass. Since clean water is essential I hear for these toads, I will use a layer of hydro balls, and will use river rocks up to the level of the pond. There will be pieces of sticks of about 6 inches that will be inserted vertically here and there in the pond. I will also be using a water filter which will be closed off using egg crates, and which will double up as the water stream.

As for plants, I still don't know. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Eric