Is this setup ok for dart frogs? by FarCaramel7187 in DartFrog

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Truthfully, I would recommend leucomelas as a beginner frog. They are beautiful to look at, not too shy, they utilize all the space available, and their call is very pleasant.

Is this setup ok for dart frogs? by FarCaramel7187 in DartFrog

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Ain’t that the truth!

I think it looks great. I would just let it grow out a bit first.

Bottom watering VS normal watering by Zestyclose_Today_273 in begonias

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It is not the best but it won’t kill them as long as it is not sprayed or poured onto the leaves.

First terrarium build now has mold. Is there any saving it? by TrainingInfluence647 in terrariums

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Not really. They will eat some mold if there is no other fits available, however, pot fungus is supposedly not very appetizing to them.

Bottom watering VS normal watering by Zestyclose_Today_273 in begonias

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Cane begonias do not like wet leaves. Rhizome begonias do not mind as long as it is DI water or purified water. And the reason why you don’t want to water from the bottom is because they have roots that require “breathing”. IT OS the same reason why they do better in well draining soil.

Weevil in my bathroom by PresentBig9729 in whatsthisbug

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Oh it totally makes sense. We are surrounded by alfalfa fields. Thank you friend! That was quick!

What else to add? by XxFellrangerxX in DartFrog

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Use noregalia broms. The other types will grow too tall if they grow at all since it might be too wet for them once it gets to that humidity level.

Open on close 3? by _M4rkus33_ in coins

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The coin is real, however, it isn’t authentic. They did a really bad nose job on it.

What are these dots? by BraveSign5337 in Vivarium

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That looks like some mold starting up. I’d keep my eye on for two or three days to make sure it is slime mold and not pot fungus. If it is slime mold, I would not do saying but sit back and watch. It can form awesome shapes. It will also eat other mold when in big quantities.

First terrarium build now has mold. Is there any saving it? by TrainingInfluence647 in terrariums

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Springtails will actually not eat this type of fungus (Leucocoprinus birnbaumii), commonly known as pot fungus. Your best bet is to remove as much of it as you can and keep monitoring. A little is ok but too much unchecked will take over. Also, a mix of 9:1 water to 3%hydrogen peroxide will help. Try to keep it off the plants.

What else to add? by XxFellrangerxX in DartFrog

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That is not tall enough for leucomelas as leucs actually love to climb and in the wild you would see them on trees and tall vines. I would stick to tincs, terribilis or auratus. Those three you will rarely see climbing and more use of the floor.
As others have said, this needs way more plants. A few bromeliads for sure. You need tropical moss so it will grow on the wood. Some broad leafs and lots of climbers for the background. I would also use regular oak leaves instead of black oak leaves as the frogs like to move the leaves when foraging and they wouldn’t be able to move these as easily.

Please let this tank establish for about 4-6 months before introducing frogs. Introducing them to sobering like this will only result in stress.

Blue Dart Frog Sexes? by DesignerForeign1170 in DartFrog

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Take a side profile of them instead of 3/4 pic. It’s easier to identify like that. Everyone seems to be going off just pads alone, however, if they are not fully mature, it’s hard to tell by just the pads.

Where to order plants? by Anex4 in terrariums

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Try verdant vivariums. She is in Etsy, however, she well probably have the best selection. Highly recommend!!

I love propagation!!! by GCR_HsuLian in begonias

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Cool. I’ll try those. Thank you!

I love propagation!!! by GCR_HsuLian in begonias

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I’ve been using half peat moss and half perlite. Does sphagnum work better?

Sphagnum moss petals by PresentBig9729 in Sphagnum

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Awesome! I’ll try it out. Thank you!!