Please help I'm stuck :?

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Discussion Starter · Mar 28, 2004

In the begining I had no information and now I have so much that I am totally confused. :? (Well if I really had too much info I wouldn't have any questions would I :wink: )

LOL, can anybody try to simplify things for me? I have a 20 gallon long tank that I wish to convert to a Viv for a pair of D. Azureus. (The species that I first fell in love with although recently I am so tempted by so many others, :wink: ) so all of my questions would be with this in mind.

Here are the things I am sure I want, (unless someone here tells me that this is a bad idea...) A vivarium, a pair of D. Azureus, a water feature, a fogging system, apropriate plantings.

Here is what I have already an empty used tank, some selaginella, some masdevillas, and a couple of adiantums. and a million questions.

I realize that everyone has there own favorite ways of doing things and that sometimes these things are perfectly opposed, but somehow I have failed to find the common ground to permit me to pursue my quest. Please forgive the long post I am always way too wordy but I am trying to give you enough info to understand my problems/questions. :roll:

1. I do not have glass cutting capabilities so putting a hole in the tank for drainage is not a possibility. Does this present a terminal problem or do I use a filter or do I simply siphon off water periodically and replace it?

2. Since the tank is long rather than high should I forget about doing a false bottom and if so how do I manage a small stream/pond effect?

3. I do not have a lid and was considering purchasing a glass for the top. I am fairly handy with a dremel and can do a fair amount of woodworking so I could create a wooden frame to place the glass in, but, would it be better to set the glass directly onto the tank?

4. How long should the frogs be quarantined to shoe boxes before being added to the new tank? (IOW... can I buy the frogs before the tank is ready if I find a really good deal, :lol: )

My list of ?'s goes on and on but I will stop here for the moment and thank each of you in advance for your help. (I don't want to wear out my welcome :lol: )

Jan

Don't forget, "He who dies with the most frogs wins!" :wink:

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kyle1745

· #2 · Mar 28, 2004

Ok, i'll try to help ya a bit:

1. A drainage hole is not needed, worst case you may need to sophon some water out, but I have not had to do that.

2. First tank keep it simple, and just pickup some pea gravel from lowes or home depot. Then put in about 3-4inches. It wil get a bit heavy, but unless you plan on moving it a lot its no biggy.

3. Just buy a normal all glass lid for $15 or so. Then you can get some plastic sewing mesh and cut holes in the plastic part of the lid. Then cover it with the sewing mesh.

4. Quarantine, them for about a month, it may be best to keep them seperate.

Here is best advice I was given to start:

Start simple! no water feature, no mister, no fogger. Worry about the frogs and food first, then make a better tank later. Start culturing Fruit Flies at least a month in advance to get the hang of it.

For a simple tank:
Gravel with dirt or leaf litter on top, get a pothos, and a piece of drift wood, maybe even a small water dish.

Wildtymes said:
In the begining I had no information and now I have so much that I am totally confused. :? (Well if I really had too much info I wouldn't have any questions would I :wink: )

LOL, can anybody try to simplify things for me? I have a 20 gallon long tank that I wish to convert to a Viv for a pair of D. Azureus. (The species that I first fell in love with although recently I am so tempted by so many others, :wink: ) so all of my questions would be with this in mind.

Here are the things I am sure I want, (unless someone here tells me that this is a bad idea...) A vivarium, a pair of D. Azureus, a water feature, a fogging system, apropriate plantings.

Here is what I have already an empty used tank, some selaginella, some masdevillas, and a couple of adiantums. and a million questions.

I realize that everyone has there own favorite ways of doing things and that sometimes these things are perfectly opposed, but somehow I have failed to find the common ground to permit me to pursue my quest. Please forgive the long post I am always way too wordy but I am trying to give you enough info to understand my problems/questions. :roll:

1. I do not have glass cutting capabilities so putting a hole in the tank for drainage is not a possibility. Does this present a terminal problem or do I use a filter or do I simply siphon off water periodically and replace it?

2. Since the tank is long rather than high should I forget about doing a false bottom and if so how do I manage a small stream/pond effect?

3. I do not have a lid and was considering purchasing a glass for the top. I am fairly handy with a dremel and can do a fair amount of woodworking so I could create a wooden frame to place the glass in, but, would it be better to set the glass directly onto the tank?

4. How long should the frogs be quarantined to shoe boxes before being added to the new tank? (IOW... can I buy the frogs before the tank is ready if I find a really good deal, :lol: )

My list of ?'s goes on and on but I will stop here for the moment and thank each of you in advance for your help. (I don't want to wear out my welcome :lol: )

Jan

Don't forget, "He who dies with the most frogs wins!" :wink:

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