Just started my build, 1st timer :)

[deranged chipmunk]

that looks awesome Marie you did a heck of a job for it being your first time. be very proud of what you built if it were me, i would only put 2 leucs in.

[mariebaby21]

Two leucs it is. How long should I wait before I put them in? I want to make sure all my plants are doing well before I put the frogs in to trample them.

[tylototriton]

That tank looks awesome, good job!
I would wait a few weeks, although it isn't the end of the world if you don't. The wait will help the plants and springtails establish. I'd definitely feed the springtails so their population grows before adding the frogs.

All that said, I very frequently plant cages the day I add frogs. I definitely don't recommend that though.

I think leucs are an awesome choice for that tank. 2 is probably a good number, but you may be able to do more than that. I keep 3 in a 10 gallon and they're doing fine. However, you would definitely want to keep an eye out for aggression and make sure that all of them are staying healthy.
Plus, unlike some darts, leucs are so active that you'll always see the them, thus eliminating the need for extras.


I think I just talked myself in a circle! The tank is awesome and i'm sure the frogs you get will do great in it!

~Alex

[deranged chipmunk]

i like to wait a month before i add frogs. that way i know the climate is correct and any major changes won't be affecting any frogs. but i also have been known to plant and add frogs at the same time as well.

[mariebaby21]

what do i feed the springtails? how do i know they are in there? I added the whole container in but i never saw anything LOL

[mariebaby21]

That tank looks awesome, good job!
I would wait a few weeks, although it isn't the end of the world if you don't. The wait will help the plants and springtails establish. I'd definitely feed the springtails so their population grows before adding the frogs.

All that said, I very frequently plant cages the day I add frogs. I definitely don't recommend that though.

I think leucs are an awesome choice for that tank. 2 is probably a good number, but you may be able to do more than that. I keep 3 in a 10 gallon and they're doing fine. However, you would definitely want to keep an eye out for aggression and make sure that all of them are staying healthy.
Plus, unlike some darts, leucs are so active that you'll always see the them, thus eliminating the need for extras.


I think I just talked myself in a circle! The tank is awesome and i'm sure the frogs you get will do great in it!

~Alex

Thanks for the compliment! I'm very proud. When I was little I was infatuated with tree frogs. I always envisioned something like this, but I had no way of putting one together and my mom was no help! So when I found this forum, I was so excited and read all the threads I could find on builds. It took me 3 weeks, but it was mostly because I was waiting for supplies. I had a lot of fun building it and my family is very impressed My next project is for my veiled chameleons

[mariebaby21]

I'll wait until March 2nd to get my leucs. I dont think I can wait beyond then. I think that's about 3 weeks out

[DartEd]

that looks awesome Marie you did a heck of a job for it being your first time. be very proud of what you built if it were me, i would only put 2 leucs in.

Just curious as to why only 2? The tank looks big enough.