Want to get a pair of pumilio but I heard a clay substrate is very recommended. I currently do not have a clay substrate but ABG substrate. If I do go with a pair of pumilio what can I do to be sure that froglets will get enough calcium?
I never said the screen blocked it out completely. Just caused the penetration to be stopped slightly. I think a UVB light over the vent (if you have one in the middle or back) would still benefit better then not having it.
so...in the simplest of terms for the people who are not experienced with glass, supplements, froglets, etc.....what is the baseline best approach...in other words, the KISS principle....then maybe the information can be stickied in the beginner forum...
Clay and UVB are not really beginner subjects, Judy. I've already done a very comprehensive thread on calcium bearing clay substrates. To break it down to it's simplest, would simply be shaving off all the good information. The clay thread I put together is already vastly simplified from http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/general-discussion/22990-ultimate-clay-based-substrate-thread.html.
I feel that simplifying it any more would be counter productive.
Can we vote on that?? Your tutorials have been really helpful...I was more or less asking for the "outline" version to tease the appetite for more information...and you have always filled in the gaps...
Clay substrate is not a must for adult pumilio, because of vitamin and calcium additions. However for froglets calcium substrates definately have an advantage. However if the calcium is not in high enough concentrations, effects are minimal.
Pumilio froglet survial is greatly enhanced by have food walking all over all the time, and calcium absorption from moist substrate readily available. When they are young 0-3 months they tend to graze all day long.
Daryl
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