How to Build a Dart Frog Viv (round 2)

[chondro13]

Ive made a couple of changes to the viv so thought id update this.

I kept getting paranoid that the froggies would get behind the background by going over the background at the top and getting down that way, so i took the froggies out for a couple of days and siliconed around the background to ensure its sealed. I also added a couple of plants (bromeliad, venus fly traps etc - im hoping these should do well as i use bottled water in the tank so they shouldnt die on me.. theoretically...)

Anyhow heres the pics as it stands today:

[Othnelia]

Wow! amazing set up you have there. i plan to start working on a similar setup over the coming months, but may i ask, you siliconed the little wire access points at the back/top of the exoterra to proof it. Do you have any problems with escaping micro foods etc via the vent at the front beneath the doors or mesh, also is humidity not lost through the mesh?

Once again stunning especially when the planting had established itself more!

[chondro13]

Originally Posted by Othnelia

Wow! amazing set up you have there. i plan to start working on a similar setup over the coming months, but may i ask, you siliconed the little wire access points at the back/top of the exoterra to proof it. Do you have any problems with escaping micro foods etc via the vent at the front beneath the doors or mesh, also is humidity not lost through the mesh?

Once again stunning especially when the planting had established itself more!

Have a quick skim through the thread - i have vinyl pieces cut and put on top of the mesh to stop humidity escaping through the top mesh. And as for the mesh at the front, i put sticky tape over the holes so they dont get through there lol.

The humidity is constantly at 96% and has been since i finished it, ive not had to spray it once - all i do is top up the water if it gets low

good luck with your build!

[Frogguy]

What if you can't find a cork tube?Is there an alternate?

[reptismail]

thats amazing ! how much would it cost to make something like that ? i have a few small viv's hanging around lol always have been tempted but these dart frogs cost ALOT

[Savanna]

Fantastic visual centre piece. nice job. Suits just how stunning those frogs are.

Well cool

[chondro13]

Originally Posted by Frogguy

What if you can't find a cork tube?Is there an alternate?

you can use whatever you want! bamboo for example.

Originally Posted by reptismail

thats amazing ! how much would it cost to make something like that ? i have a few small viv's hanging around lol always have been tempted but these dart frogs cost ALOT

i rekon the setup including the viv, lighting, plants, filter, bits and pieces cost about £200 - £300 ish then the frogs are £60+ each. Its not a cheap hobby but well worth it in my opinion!

[hillzi]

thats great!!

froggies will like that

Hows cleaning that? :p

[captaincarot]

that's one hell of a viv build absolutely love it well done.

you're not the only one who ends up in a right mess when you're doing them though.

i'm still getting silicone out of the carpets and my last build was last august.

[mugirl08]

Chondro13 - Your viv looks great! I'm jealous I really like how you used the mushrooms as shelves in your setup. I'm wondering how they have held up. I would really like to try that idea. Thanks for your help.