How Much Leaf Litter?

[rionjames]

I am just wondering now how much leaf litter i should have for my santa isabel. He seems to utilize them regularly, but i dont want to over do it. Should the whole bottom be covered or just partly?

[dtfleming]

Good 2-3" layer

[rionjames]

Good 2-3" layer

Thank You. My currently nameless frog seems to enjoy hopping all around, and tends to use the leaf litter more at night. I know i should have a coconut hut for him, but if he is using the leaves is that good enough? im sorry i have so many questions, i just want to make sure im doing everything the right way rather than find out the wrong way lol

[Philsuma]

You can cover patches / parts of the bottom. I like using 2 layers of Magnolia leaves, that way there is lots of room in 'the pringles chips". I also use dried Live oak (smaller leaves) to mix into the above - helps the microfuana flourish.

[rionjames]

You can cover patches / parts of the bottom. I like using 2 layers of Magnolia leaves, that way there is lots of room in 'the pringles chips". I also use dried Live oak (smaller leaves) to mix into the above - helps the microfuana flourish.

haha i actually referred to them as pringles as well because of how they are dried. as far as microfauna..do they show up on their own or is there something i have to do to get it started? i do have a 2 inch false bottom topped with a substrate barrier, some abg mix and then moss topped with some patched of leaves. I do not however have any standing water in the false bottom, but my humidity stays at a constant 90.

[Philsuma]

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[RanaVenenosa]

FYI - JL Exotics breed Tricolor Isabels - I bought my female from him.

[rionjames]

thanks, rana! ill have to check them out!