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·Okay. I've got 3 empty tanks. I'm planning a false bottom, small stream going to a shallow water feature, foam sealant background viv. I started out thinking I would set this up in a 24L x 12W x 12H tank. Then, I thought, why not go with my 24L x 12W x 16H tank? (just a bit taller for plantings after the false bottom and substrate take up their space).
Now, I'm REALLY thinking of using the 48L x 18W x 20H tank that I have available. I'll have much more room for false bottom, substrate landscaping, plants, and the scaping of the foam background w/plants and wood. My plan, for inhabitants, are Phyllobates Terribilis. I'd like to get a small group of 4, maybe 5 frogs to help insure I will have males and females.
Is this too large of a tank to start off with? I've read a bit that a smaller size tank is "better" as far as ensuring that the frogs are able to hunt/find their food successfully. Am I thinking too big...? Or would this be a good size home for these little gems. What are the pros/cons and opinions?
One other quick question. For under the false bottom, are most people using a submersible tank heater to help insure adequate heat? Room temperature in my home is usually around 72 to 74 in the warm months (central air conditioned). I keep my home thermostat set at 68 in the winter/cold months (I live in NW Ohio). With lights, moist substrate, high humidity in the viv, would I have a problem with the nighttime viv temp dipping too low in the night, if not using a heater? Also, what insurances have, those keeping darts in colder climates, been taken to guard against power outages. Power backups, etc? Sorry so long... thanks!
Now, I'm REALLY thinking of using the 48L x 18W x 20H tank that I have available. I'll have much more room for false bottom, substrate landscaping, plants, and the scaping of the foam background w/plants and wood. My plan, for inhabitants, are Phyllobates Terribilis. I'd like to get a small group of 4, maybe 5 frogs to help insure I will have males and females.
Is this too large of a tank to start off with? I've read a bit that a smaller size tank is "better" as far as ensuring that the frogs are able to hunt/find their food successfully. Am I thinking too big...? Or would this be a good size home for these little gems. What are the pros/cons and opinions?
One other quick question. For under the false bottom, are most people using a submersible tank heater to help insure adequate heat? Room temperature in my home is usually around 72 to 74 in the warm months (central air conditioned). I keep my home thermostat set at 68 in the winter/cold months (I live in NW Ohio). With lights, moist substrate, high humidity in the viv, would I have a problem with the nighttime viv temp dipping too low in the night, if not using a heater? Also, what insurances have, those keeping darts in colder climates, been taken to guard against power outages. Power backups, etc? Sorry so long... thanks!