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[Kisa]

Great tip on the bromeliads. Thanks Don!

Most of these red and blue light bulbs seem pretty cheap, maybe I'll buy a few of each and decide which I like more.


I think I've decided to scrap the Sphagnum Moss idea and go with a small layer of cocofiber over the ABG mix, with a bunch of leaf litter on top of that for aesthetic reasons.

Does that sound like a good idea?

Alright, that sounds good to me. The leaf litter will keep the dirt from sticking to your frogs, which is good since it can commonly irritate their skin. I see mine kicking it off all the time.

[tydis]

Around what wattage of CFL bulbs would be required to light this setup well?
I'm looking at getting a 25 Watt Indoor Sunshine ® Full Spectrum Multi-Phosphor CFL Bulb

Those with experience with these bulbs will two of these be too bright for a 18x18x24?

[DonLisk]

Two will be good for this. I actually use one 24 watt CFL above the bromeliads and then just the red night light in my 18x18x24 but I think with the plants yours doings, I would go for two.

Don

[mommyof4froglovers]

I am not great with frogs but I have a whites and soon to get another. I didnt notice if you said you were buying these, but you also need a themometer (digital is best) and a hydrometer. I wish I could find a digital one of those.

For the past 6 months I have had my Whites, he seems pretty easy. Good luck.

[Lacibeth]

I am not great with frogs but I have a whites and soon to get another. I didnt notice if you said you were buying these, but you also need a themometer (digital is best) and a hydrometer. I wish I could find a digital one of those.

For the past 6 months I have had my Whites, he seems pretty easy. Good luck.

Check Lowe's or Home Depot--a hort friend of mine said they carried some and I was in there Sunday and sure enough they have digital thermo/hygrometers.

[mommyof4froglovers]

Thanks I will do that.

[tydis]

Hey guys,

I've gotten some decent work on my background. I'm wanting to use silicone to attach the cocofiber to the background. I understand the soil needs to be 100% dry in order for the silicone to bond.

My soil has been sitting out in a thin layer under a fan for about 8 hours now and still isn't anywhere near dry.

Anyone have tips to speed this process up?