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[clwatkins10]

I just made this the other day:



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As of now, no plants (there sure will be though) 45 watts of cfl 6500k lighting, The branch is oak that has been debarked and boiled and the substrate is a 50/50 mix of Aquasoil Amazonia and coco bedding. I might ad some pdf's later, but might just get a 24x24x18 exo terra (this tank was used as practice) but if I did get some frogs for this tank, which kind should I get that would appreciate the vertical design?
I will be adding some ferns, broms and some Ficus pumila Quercifolia that hopefully will cover the wall and some taiwan moss and anubias nana 'petite'. I will probably be getting a mister.

[Julio]

looks goods, if you do add plants i would go with a stronger bulb thoug

[clwatkins10]

Originally Posted by Julio

looks goods, if you do add plants i would go with a stronger bulb thoug

45 watts isn't enough? How many would you suggest?

It's planted:

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[candm519]

That's looking pretty.
Be sure to keep the ficus roots moist--they'll tend to dry out quickly, especially the plants mounted on the back. The thin cocoa layer on foam doesn't contribute much to the plant health.
If you have enough, I would lay several ficus strands on the floor substrate near the back wall (and keep that moist, too); they'll get established there more easily, and once the base plants are strong and well rooted, they'll send vines up the wall and eventually cover it.

[Mywebbedtoes]

If I know my plants, and I don't, that should look very cool when it grows in. You have the eye of a planted tank guy. Interesting.

P.S. Add a couple Broms.

[Julio]

what kind of substrate are you using?

[skylsdale]

If you add a couple bromeliads, a pair of Ranitomeya ventrimaculata would work very well in that tank.

[clwatkins10]

Originally Posted by candm519

That's looking pretty.
Be sure to keep the ficus roots moist--they'll tend to dry out quickly, especially the plants mounted on the back. The thin cocoa layer on foam doesn't contribute much to the plant health.
If you have enough, I would lay several ficus strands on the floor substrate near the back wall (and keep that moist, too); they'll get established there more easily, and once the base plants are strong and well rooted, they'll send vines up the wall and eventually cover it.

Thanks for the tips

Originally Posted by Mywebbedtoes

You have the eye of a planted tank guy.

How'd you know?

Originally Posted by Julio

what kind of substrate are you using?

coco bedding mixed with Aqua Soil

Originally Posted by skylsdale

If you add a couple bromeliads, a pair of Ranitomeya ventrimaculata would work very well in that tank.

Yes I was planning on adding some broms. Thanks for the suggestion

[clwatkins10]

I made a new hood, so I know have 54 watts total. It's noticeably brighter.

[clwatkins10]