06-05-2012, 07:14 PM
So I'm new to this forum. I decided to join since every time i searched about dart frogs this forum would show up! I've been keeping planted aquarium for quite a while. Multiple factors have made me choose against re-starting my 30 gallon aquarium, but then I found dart frogs. So I've been researching, and searching these forums, for information. I have a rough idea and just wanted all of your input so I can get this started out on the right foot.
So first off the aquarium. It is 30.25" wide 12.5" deep and 19.5" tall. It has a basic hood, which I cut about 2 inches out of the back and covered with screen for ventilation.
For the false bottom I was going to put down egg crate at the bottom. Then on top of the egg crate goes Hydroton. On top of each layer would be fiberglass window screen to keep them separate.
For The substrate I plan on using ABG, I'm not sure on the depth but I'm guessing 2" ? On top of that comes the leaf litter, I remember reading oak leaves are good for this? Sadly I can't find the site I saw the list of leaves on, so I need your help with that. For the back wall I'm going to put cork tile. I want to plant things on the back wall, how would I go about that?
I have a light fixture in a 65watt florescent tube, I'm guessing this is plenty of light for the vivarium? Im also planning on installing a fan to circulate air inside the vivarium.
I'm planning on keeping three Dendrobates leucomelas in this vivarium, or is this too many? If I'm over looking anything please help, this is a whole lot different than underwater hock:
Oh on a side-note I saw these and was instantly intrigued. Has anyone had any experience with these?
http://www.blackjungleterrariumsupply.c ... _1965.html
So first off the aquarium. It is 30.25" wide 12.5" deep and 19.5" tall. It has a basic hood, which I cut about 2 inches out of the back and covered with screen for ventilation.
For the false bottom I was going to put down egg crate at the bottom. Then on top of the egg crate goes Hydroton. On top of each layer would be fiberglass window screen to keep them separate.
For The substrate I plan on using ABG, I'm not sure on the depth but I'm guessing 2" ? On top of that comes the leaf litter, I remember reading oak leaves are good for this? Sadly I can't find the site I saw the list of leaves on, so I need your help with that. For the back wall I'm going to put cork tile. I want to plant things on the back wall, how would I go about that?
I have a light fixture in a 65watt florescent tube, I'm guessing this is plenty of light for the vivarium? Im also planning on installing a fan to circulate air inside the vivarium.
I'm planning on keeping three Dendrobates leucomelas in this vivarium, or is this too many? If I'm over looking anything please help, this is a whole lot different than underwater hock:
Oh on a side-note I saw these and was instantly intrigued. Has anyone had any experience with these?
http://www.blackjungleterrariumsupply.c ... _1965.html