[Equidoc2013]

Hey guys,

So I was hiking with my Dad the other day and found the most incredible piece of driftwood, and it was just what I needed to make over my first vivarium, which I threw together before I really knew what I was doing. It turned out so beautiful I just had to share!

The old viv had a clay background, pretty poor little gravel soaking area in the front, a bunch of random plants and some moss. The new viv has a tree bark and sphagnum background which is siliconed to the glass, vines planted against the background, driftwood piece, 4 broms, a few small patches of moss and leaf litter. It has been seeded with temperate springtails.

This tank will be used to house 3 or 4 leucomelas froglets that I will be buying myself as a 'congratulations, you've spent all your money on dart frogs' present!

Also, before anyone asks or comments, let me assure you that I spent hours and hours and did everything in my power to make every single item I put in this tank safe for the frogs using information I learned by reading threads on this site. Couldn't have done it right without you guys!

 

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I'm a little concerned about the broms seemingly being rooted into the substrate? That may cause some root rot. I think they would prefer to be mounted to the driftwood.

Yeah I did try to mount them but I couldn't find a good spot that wasn't too close to the ceiling and didn't cover too much of my beautiful wood . Also I figured since they were potted broms and were growing well in the pot they'd do okay planted in the substrate?? I guess I'll just wait and see. Thank for the compliment! I'm pretty sure I decided to go with leaf litter after reading one of your posts!

 

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That's not a bad idea! I'll try mounting them to the driftwood again and if I can't make it work I'll go with the cork bark. Thanks!

 

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I baked it, among other things. I don't have a pot nearly big enough to boil a piece of wood that size.

 

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Thanks! I should be getting my leucs this weekend! So excited!

 

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Does anyone have an opinion as to the max number of leucs that would fit comfortably in this viv??

 

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Got my leucs last weekend! Just thought I'd share some pics. I got these gorgeous guys from Lisa Chesney and they are such a joy to own! They are out almost all the time and really do climb all over the wood piece! It looks like so much fun! There are three of them and they are 2-3 months old.

 

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Thanks! I know, I am absolutely smitten with that piece of wood lol! When I found it I felt like I had won the lottery!