Care Sheet Contest- April/ May Winner

[DonLisk]

Trust me, Cheri will make sure your getting and ready for whatever may come your way. Actually, Cheri is out of control and over the top.

Take door number 2

[MeTree]

The suspense!

Here is a quick list of restrictions:
1. 20 gallon maximum
2. Preferably humidity above 40% (I live in a humid environment)
3. If the initial (minimum) setup is going to cost more than $50, I would like head-notice
4. I would prefer something that is at least fairly hardy.
5. If I need to start a fruit fly colony, I'd like to know in advance.

If you can think of something that wouldn't upset those restrictions - I'll still have to talk to my parents - but I think I may be willing to take door #2. Cheri, this care article project has taken me places, and I sure have learned alot! A very educational experience! I think it would be amazing if I slowly walked into the world of (non-monsterous) frogs. I really like the idea! I'll keep you posted, let me talk to my parents about it.

Thanks!!

[bshmerlie]

MeTree there would be no expense out of your own pocket unless you like to add little goodies. All of my tank designs are simple and easy to maintain. Im just going to push your creative juices as you design yours. You'll find things don't have to be expensive or take forever to set up. As far as fruit flies go....I don't understand why everyone is so afraid if them. They are by far the easiest feeder out there and they're practically free because they make themselves. I even reuse all my old cups. The only thing i ask of you... is your mom is going to ocassionaly have to take you to pick some things up at a petstore or maybe Home Depot, but most of the stuff will be sent to you.

[MeTree]

That sounds great! I am going to go talk to my parents right now and see what they think. I'll post back with an answer.

[Mushrooms]

Congrats MeTree i just read your article and it was really good, all the info without being to wordy. I enjoyed it

[clownonfire]

MeTree, I have announced you as the winner on our Facebook page.

[DonLisk]

MeTree there would be no expense out of your own pocket unless you like to add little goodies. All of my tank designs are simple and easy to maintain. Im just going to push your creative juices as you design yours. You'll find things don't have to be expensive or take forever to set up. As far as fruit flies go....I don't understand why everyone is so afraid if them. They are by far the easiest feeder out there and they're practically free because they make themselves. I even reuse all my old cups. The only thing i ask of you... is your mom is going to ocassionaly have to take you to pick some things up at a petstore or maybe Home Depot, but most of the stuff will be sent to you.

Wow MeTree, you just don't know how lucky you are. Your going to have one incrediable vivarium and so much fun building it. If you mom has issues with this we can have her talk to my wife and she'll put her on track.

[MeTree]

I talked to my dad about the contest and he was really excited. That is good.

Me and my dad are both wondering what my mom is going think about the fruit flies, though. My mom had some bad experiences with fruit flies in college science (LOL!!). I think if I get some info on how easy fruit flies are to care for (and maybe something about them not escaping all the time?), then my mom might be on board. I haven't talked to my mom about it, though. It has been a busy morning and she is working on the new house.

I probably will not be able to recieve the frog(s) over the weekend because I am going on a campout, but I'll see about sometime next week. Last thing I want to do is void a DOA because I am not here, but hopefully it wont come to DOA.

I will talk to my mom about fruit flies, and then within the listed restrictions, I believe I'd be ready for door #2.

[bshmerlie]

We're going to do a tank build first. I'm talking the whole setup, background, substrate, planting, microfauna, the whole enchilada. You are going to be very good at taking pictures and making a wonderfull thread for everyone to learn from. Once it is setup and grows in a little then we will introduce the frogs. That will give you time to research them, learn to culture some fruit flies (its very easy), and be 100% ready for your new occupants. You're going to do it like all hobbiest should do it. You're going to be prepared. I am going to give you so much info to read and little projects you will do along the way that you will feel very secure by the time your frogs arrive and you will be able to enjoy them instead of worrying about their health.
This is going to be fun. Im going to send you a list of frogs that I think are very bold (that is huge for me), easy to care for, and relatively easy to breed. Yes they are going to be dart frogs. So you will see your frogs bouncing around all day instead of being buried. But you will soon realize why they are so popular. And why, when people finally have the guts to try them, there is such a passion for them.
Now, I'm still a tree frog fan but I also love diversity. They all have their own wonders and excitment. I truly hope your next frogs after these will be tree frogs. Frogs are just facintaing pets in general. Limiting yourself to just big mouth frogs, although fun, is still limiting yourself. That keeps you from learing and being able to discuss other frogs on the forum with first hand knowledge. A diverse frog background will give you more experiences to share with other new frog owners as they visit our forum. Start doing your own research on some beginner darts and see if you find anything that sparks your interest. Maybe others here on the forum will offer up suggestions for some bold and colorful frogs that would be good for this project. I look forward to this and I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun.

Cheri

[clownonfire]

MeTree, Phyllobates terribilis "Yellow".
I rest my case. Next?