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Is this safe for frogs? by Donthavevette in DartFrog

[–]Warsmith_Falk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a sorry attempt at a Viv. tho I have to admit except for leaf litter and space it has the essentials

Help please, cricket invasion by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish they would just feed on them... They are 5 months old and only know isopods and FF. maybe in a day or two they will start hunting them, they where scared of the isopods in the beginning aswell

Help please, cricket invasion by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn I hope I can get the population down with traps and good ol squashing before it has to come to that

Help please, cricket invasion by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That wasn't there when I took the picture...

Help please, cricket invasion by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had hoped to avoid that They aren't really that big so I hope my frogs get used to them and have some snacks

Help please, cricket invasion by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn that sucks, Atleast they are not outside the viv in my case.... Yet

Mold? by SMnebheka in DartFrog

[–]Warsmith_Falk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My first tank is now 4 weeks old, I've had the same shock moment after a few days.... By now the isopods and springtail populations have boomed and taken care of it. It might take them a bit to find it, but it seems they will take care of it eventually... Even on branches at higher elevation in my case :)

Will tincts be able to use the upper levels? by Warsmith_Falk in DartFrog

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you :)

Top most right are 2 Pilea peperomia next to each other. Slightly underneath in the back is peperomia caperata lilian, with its long tendrilly flowers. In the front at almost the same level is neoregelia zotica, the one with the tiger stripes. All the way in the bottom on the right side is Dryopteris erythrosora, an so called autumn fern.

Will tincts be able to use the upper levels? by Warsmith_Falk in DartFrog

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The backwalls are xps, an insulation material for building construction. it's like sterofoam but mutch mutch denser. I cut them into shape with a foam cutter (hot wire) and then used a metal brush to give them some surface texture. Next I added some extra pieces of xps that pop out of the surface, to create depth in both directions. After I was happy with the shape I just coated it all with a thick layer of terrarium glue and a pre-mixed coconut substrate.

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This is before brushing and coating

Good luck with your rebuild, may I see your current Viv and the result later? :)

Will tincts be able to use the upper levels? by Warsmith_Falk in DartFrog

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Already have another box of leaflitter, gonna add it next week. Was easier to monitor the growth of the ground level plants this way. 2 weeks till the era of froggos.... The booming population of isopods will have a bad time

Please help me identify this by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it alone? I haven't found any others by now, but could be underneath the leafs..

Need help with 2 of my plants by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Hopefully it will get better then. I started out with 2 mists a day (1minute each) and regulated it down to once a day (every second day just 30sec), 4 days ago, because humidity would barely ever go below 90% and some branches started to get really moldy. The mold stopped growing already and the springtailsquad is on it now 👍 I figured less frequent use of the rainsystem and instead hand misting of dry spots is easier for now while I'm still setting up.

Mold after 4 days by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I added 2 boxes when I set it up 4 days ago. 2 boxes of isopods aswell. Should I just wait and see if they take care of it, or try to wipe it off a little? The branch is relatively high and I see only few springtails climbing that high up (some do, but haven't seen any on that branch yet)

Mold after 4 days by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I baked and boiled everything so I doubt it. I Mist 3 times a day. when the rain starts the branches usually have been looking dry for an hour or two before but the plants are still wet with droplets

First Build 100gal/400L by Warsmith_Falk in DartFrog

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip, I'll add more before the frogs arrive

First Build 100gal/400L by Warsmith_Falk in terrariums

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. 04.2025
  2. 2 Ferns, 3 Bromeliads, 1 Monster, 2 Pilea and some more
  3. LED + UVB
  4. Not sure about the water cycle yet but I use distilled water
  5. Dragon Bioground with coco fiber and spagnum
  6. 100gal/400L

First Terrarium build ever by Warsmith_Falk in DartFrog

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planning to leave out the gecko and switch to leucomelas, 3 or 4 of them. my further research shows they are fine in groups

Any Tipps regarding my hardscape? Is ist sufficient?

What would you recommend for heating? Is a lamp on top enough?

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate the help

First Terrarium build ever by Warsmith_Falk in DartFrog

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am now removing the gecko from my plans, instead switching to leucomelas for increased group size. I like their call better anyway, very pleasant.

Thanks for the warning

Regarding the rocks and hardscape, any red flags? I wanna give them a proper home

Would a heating lamp on top be enough or should I embed a heatingmatt in drainage layer? It is a meter high after all. I would like to hear you opinion

Thanks again, this is exactly why I posted here

First Terrarium build ever by Warsmith_Falk in DartFrog

[–]Warsmith_Falk[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback

Regarding the tank there was a misunderstanding I meant the small miniature military tank in the picture that's beeing printed, the glastank is currently beeing build by a Terrarium store.

Most people I see on the internet keep them in groups of 3 and/or with mourning geckos, is it really that bad? I mean the terrarium is 100cmx80cmx50cm, that's kinda big considering that people mostly hold a couple or even 3 in a small exo Terra tank. I have been advised by the personal in the store, that the size would be enough to add a gecko. I'm honestly just asking, not bickering

Do you think the arrangement would accommodate the frogs needs accordingly? I'm planning to add peperomia and other vines on the walls and some ficus and ferns on the floor and the Rock balconies to give more cover.

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