Newbie here.

[UncleChester]

Here's a good article on what wood is safe Caudata Culture Articles - Wood in Vivaria ocean driftwood is not recommended, freshwater driftwood is fine.

Don't worry about him being lonely. Apart from yearning for someone to have a one night stand with, they don't really care about other frogs. It's no problem to keep him on his own. But don't let that stop you from getting a bigger tank so you have space for two

Lots and lots of high up perching and hiding spots are in order. I keep one in a viv with fake rock wall made from cement (pics in my vivarium album). My frog spends roughly equal time on the rocks, the plants, and the tree branch, so I don't think I'd say he has a preference apart from hanging out in the upper half of the tank most of the time.

Pothos is the standard vivarium plant. Nice leaves to rest on, and super easy to grow if you are new to keeping plants alive. If you want a light to help your plants out, a simple compact fluorescent works just fine, get one of the cooler colour ones (5500-6500K colour temperature).

[LilyPad]

Living on Lake Michigan, I didn't even think about ocean driftwood! Good catch there!

[blood4eva69]

For that info. I will rwad up onthis . I have another question : what are some signs of illness I should look at for?

[blood4eva69]

hey guys thanks for all this info. I just bought some plants i have seen on some of the tanks on this site. Could you guys help me identify what kind i got?









besides the bromeliad i dont know t
he names of any of these.

thanks,

Eli

[UncleChester]

The first one looks like it's trying to be Pothos but the picture makes it look too tall and the leaves don't generally aim the pointy end up. Could be the angle of the picture though?

The second plant (the one with long skinny leaves with a brighter stripe in the middle of them) looks like it might be a Dracaena fragrans massangeana, aka Massange's Dracaena, aka Corn Plant. It will work well in a viv, it likes the soil to stay moist but not too wet and can handle low light. It will eventually get big and will need some aggressive trimming, but they don't grow super fast and can regrown from the base.

[blood4eva69]

Ok thanks you. Are these good plants for my frog to climb? How do I clean the plants if they have pesticides ?

[LilyPad]

Your frog will probably love them! What I do to prepare my plants... I rinse the leaves all the soil off the plants and replant it in its own pot with substrate out of my tank. Then I let it sit outside for a couple of days, then rinse the leaves again. I haven't had a problem with them yet.

[blood4eva69]

sweet thank you. One more question do they need a food dish/ container or do i just release the crickets in the tank?

If they dont need one, Where is the best place to release the crickets?

If they do need a one where do i place the cup/dish ?

thanks

[LilyPad]

It is easier for them to get to the crickets before they hide if they are in a small glass bowl of some sort, but I just drop the crickets in and let them hunt. I do watch them to make sure they all get a few though. Crickets are great at drowning themselves, so you would definitely want to put them somewhere away from the water.

[blood4eva69]

Ok Thank you very much guys. I just finished adding the Great stuff to the tank so its now a waiting game. lol

Have you guys used Irish moss? It is safe? Is it Easy to take care of?

[Kisa]

I just wanna say congrats to Eli for asking all these wonderful questions. Too often members will get frogs without making sure all their bases are covered, I'm so glad you've chosen to not be afraid to make your frogs life the best it can be.

[blood4eva69]

Thanks Kisa. I am just trying to be well prepared for this responsibility. I still have no answer for these questions. if anyone can help its greatly appreciated.

What signs of illness should i look out for?

Is Irish Moss safe? Is it recommended? Is i easy to keep in a vivarium?

Should i put the food dish on the ground or put it on a ledge that i will put on the side glass of the tank?

UPDATE ON TANK

I added the GS yesterday and i still need to add more to make some ledges on the side of the tank. Im thinking like 3 or 4.

Comments and suggestions are welcomed. (be gentle its my first time doing this.)





This picture i circled in red where i will put some ledges so he can feel "king of the rock" in a high point and i put in blue where i am planning on putting the pond. are these enough ledges?


Thanks

Eli

[blood4eva69]

I do have another question for tree frog enclosure do i need to worry about adding springtials?

what substrate Mix should i use. I have eco earth right now is that fine?

[LilyPad]

Eco earth would be just fine. I would recommend adding the springtails because they'll clean up all the stuff you dont want in there...dead crickets, poo, decomposing plants, stuff of that sort. With an elaborate vivarium, cleaning is a huge pain, so that would be a big help!

Your viv is looking wonderful, I can't wait to see more pictures!

[blood4eva69]

Ok so eco earth is fine for the plants. What about plant food?

Any one in Los Angeles, CA are know here i can get spring tails?

Any know if Irish moss is good for vivariums?

[Katieasaur]

I, too, live in the LA area and have been looking for springtails and isopods and cannot find them anywhere lol

[blood4eva69]

what is the difference between isopods and springtails ? Can i have both in tank or only one? which one is better?

[IrishRonin]

Well I have used Irish moss, and have never had any problems- its really beautiful when its little white flowers bloom. Your tank is look good so far, nice job! I also agree that its nice to see some one doing there research. Keep up the good work

[blood4eva69]

does iris moss need special light? what light should i use for the tank. Im thinking a repti 2.0 is this ok?

Heating: How do i heat this tank at night?

Here is the update:

Well I changed plans on the tank I only added one ledge and i followed the advice of "BRANCHES BRANCHES BRANCHES" LOL

Here are the pictures.

here is the little guy yesterday in his temporary tank.






The tank so far( frontal view)


Side view



Other side view



Let me know what you guys think.

thanks,

eli

[DonLisk]

Wow, this is a great thread to read right from the start.

Beautiful job on the enclosure too Eli.