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I would use eggcrate b/c leca will only add to the weight. I'm guessing that once you have this thing filled with plants, soil, etc its going to be pushing 50-75 pounds. Add the Leca and I'm sure you'd be adding another 10-15.
I would also adivse against a water feature for the same reasons Phil said.
As for the glass top, a local Lowes or Ace cuts glass and it should only cost you $5-10 if its a lot more than that they are ripping you off.
I would also look into drilling the tank for drainage, I currently have several of the exo's and zoomed's 18x18x24 and wish I would have drilled them all before hand. Be careful though, a crack would make for an expensive mistake.
If you are not in a hurry to get frogs, I would put in the false bottom, abg, and background, get your mosses and plants in first and let them grow. Then put your broms in. Also, seed with springtails and isopods and let them get established for a couple months. This will help your viv be more successful, but it would seem that only a few of us (myself included) ever wait this long...
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tkaz0718 Wrote:Dang all I want is a little information on how to do this correctly and you guys are giving me bs because I used the word "cage" instead of tank, viv, vivarium, terrarium? What is up with these forums. I always ask simple questions and all I get is negative feedback or no feedback at all. I don't get it, arnt you all here to help newbies to learn and grow in there passion for frogs???? Yes I accidentally said "cage" which unfortunately doesn't sound as benign as tank, vivarium, terrarium, etc whatever, but I didn't mean anything by it and you know it. And on top of that you didn't even bother to answer my question. Maybe you all should rethink your reason for being on this forum and not pick on the novices that do not know any better or know the right lingo to make you happy. You all are supposed to be here for me and others that are new to this hobby so don't get it twisted.
Whoooooa....relax dude. I've been helping you and giving advice, we were just commenting on cage. Don't take it personally. We are here to help, why else do you think I replied to your posts. We want you to have a good experience and enjoy the hobby as much as we do, thats why I take the time to respond to questions/posts like yours. Cage is generally not accepted but no one is ready to blast you about it. Although, I would say your response is pretty pointed for a relatively calm comment on the word cage, i.e. no triple !!!'s etc...
We're here to help you, lets move forward 8)
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