56G Tank Progress

[smashtoad]

I apologize for coming off as a jerk.

The bottom line is this: Tons of young herpers are venturing into the world of natural vivs these days...why? Because it is easy to do and they are beautiful. When you mentioned in the OP that someone referred to you as a genius, my ears perked up. It is important to me that kids get good info right out of the gate.

I didn't come up with my idea...I was setting up a 56 column and it was important to me that it be right the first time. So I researched terrarium design at websites and then altered the design aspects I liked best...mainly the simple ones.

I don't know what you meant about your frogs eating bio balls...the frogs should never have access to the bio-balls.

Anyway...sorry. Hope it works out for you.

[1beataway]

I apologize for coming off as a jerk.

The bottom line is this: Tons of young herpers are venturing into the world of natural vivs these days...why? Because it is easy to do and they are beautiful. When you mentioned in the OP that someone referred to you as a genius, my ears perked up. It is important to me that kids get good info right out of the gate.

I didn't come up with my idea...I was setting up a 56 column and it was important to me that it be right the first time. So I researched terrarium design at websites and then altered the design aspects I liked best...mainly the simple ones.

I don't know what you meant about your frogs eating bio balls...the frogs should never have access to the bio-balls.

Anyway...sorry. Hope it works out for you.

I was mostly kidding when I said I was a genius (though, I do think Lesley thinks I am). I am not exactly new to frogs or vivs, but I am definitely not as experienced as others.I've had frogs for a few years, and currently have five species of frogs, and I started getting into natural vivs a couple years ago. Since then, I've had to redo them and change things. Each one is better as I learn. My very first one was a copy of one I had seen, but since then, I have tried to use my own ideas. I don't think it's a bad way to go.

The situation with the hydroballs happened just once. I'm not sure how it happened, but obviously I had a weak spot that my White's got to (White's being like 2-year old infants,of course they found it). I woke up one morning to find bioballs in the pond. I freaked out. But nothing bad happened, and I learned.

I do think you should post a thread about building your tank. I'm gonna have an empty tank soon, and I would be interested in trying it.

[1beataway]

This tank is taking me longer than I thought. School keeps me busy. But here are some new pics. It's not completely done yet, but it should be in just a few days. I know these aren't the best pics, but I misplaced my camera, so I had to settle for my cell phone.

[froghobbiest]

looks good...u did the same thing i did in my tank with the divider lol hers a pic of my cage...it doesnt have frogs in it anymore it has red clawed crabs and guppies right now

[tjtreefrog]

This tank is taking me longer than I thought. School keeps me busy. But here are some new pics. It's not completely done yet, but it should be in just a few days. I know these aren't the best pics, but I misplaced my camera, so I had to settle for my cell phone.

That is awesome, Elaine!

[Ebony]

Great job Elaine.

[1beataway]

Thank you.

[1beataway]

I still have to remove the Whisper box (I was just using it as extra support for the pot on the back wall until it has had a couple days to glue), and in a couple days I'll add the water, but otherwise my tank is done.