Venting a viv to do or not to do that is the question?
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I use ENT (European style) vivs mostly, and yes they are vented with 1 wide one on the top, and another in the form of a step vent at the front. It helps to reduce condensation, plants seem to like the air movement created by this arrangement too. I have no idea if it is of any benafit to the frogs.
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Imo venting is very important. I have vented every one of my vivs. It is easier to just cover them when you want to increase the humidity then to try and decrease it without a vent.
A stagnant viv is not good
A stagnant viv is not good
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All of mine are both vented and have internal circulation fans. http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/parts-construction/63781-screen-vent-construction-how.html DIY Air Circulation | GlassTropics http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/parts-construction/55446-diy-tank-air-circulation.html
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Why would you not want some ventilation? I mean, is the rainforest ventilated or not? I was at a local pet shop this weekend that just got some darts in (at ridiculous prices I might add, $100 for leucs) and they said the breeder recommended no ventilation at all. My tanks have always done best with some ventilation.
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Pumilo: Thanks for the links, they are just what I am looking for now that I am in the process of building a new exo 18. Question on your window screen DIY: (In my case) when I put the screen on top of the exo would I need to silicone the glass to the vent, joining them, or just make sure it fits tightly, since the lid will never be removed?
Also for anyone: Is the placement of the vent critical? Meaning it is better to put in front as opposed to the back, or middle?
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Here you go, here is a pic of one of mine whilst I was putting it together, you can easily see both the top and front vents. 
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I have never had vents in my tanks, but I do have good internal air circulation. I honestly dont think ventillation is any better then not having it (other then euro style which keeps the front clear of condensation). My vivs smell extremely fresh and clean when I open them up, just like a jungle. While feeding and misting you will supply the tank with fresh air, the fans and plants do the rest intermittently.
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The screens in my how to thread are going to be very lightweight. If you do not silicone them, some sort of attachment would be in order. I think most determined frogs could squeeze under them.
A vent anywhere on the tank will be good for it. Some locations will help more with clearing the glass than others. I think you will get the best assistance clearing the glass with one at the lower front and one at the upper rear.
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this is different than what some folk are doing....
but that has never stopped me
it works.
Cheers.
http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/parts-construction/68299-viv-air-exchanger-clean-filtered-air.html
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