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I was treated by my wife to one of the big 36 x 18 x 36 Exo Terra terrariums last night. I always thought that I'd have my frogs hidden away in a back room, but turns out she wants a big display viv in the living room 
So, I am looking to populate this with a good community frog, and as I was trying to grow a leucomelas collection that seems like a good bet. How many do you think is ideal for that type of space? I once heard a recommendation of 2 pairs in a 50 gallon, and this one is 100 gallons. Twice the volume doesn't necessarily mean twice the livable surface area (but i'll do my best!), not to mention competition over feeding areas etc., so I'm not sure that doubling that is a good idea.
I haven't had experience in larger communities yet, so any advice is greatly appreciated! It will probably be a couple months of building, planting, growing, and micro fauna seeding before any leucs are placed in the new viv.
So, I am looking to populate this with a good community frog, and as I was trying to grow a leucomelas collection that seems like a good bet. How many do you think is ideal for that type of space? I once heard a recommendation of 2 pairs in a 50 gallon, and this one is 100 gallons. Twice the volume doesn't necessarily mean twice the livable surface area (but i'll do my best!), not to mention competition over feeding areas etc., so I'm not sure that doubling that is a good idea.
I haven't had experience in larger communities yet, so any advice is greatly appreciated! It will probably be a couple months of building, planting, growing, and micro fauna seeding before any leucs are placed in the new viv.