How to Build a Dart Frog Viv (round 2)

[chondro13]

aww thanks

naz_pixie, this would definitely be suitable for a crestie! The woodlice and springtails would not harm the crestie at all - the cresties are unlikely to eat them, however the springtails would deal with the crestie poo! you would probably need more sticks and plants for them to hide and jump about in, the waterfall is strong and ideal for a crestie, but as you say you must make sure there isnt a pool for cresties (or dart frogs in my case) to drown in!

Also, as you say you should not cover up the front two bits of mesh to allow for ventilation (without spraying this viv is reaching 96% humidity at the moment which is what im after for darts but not so much for cresties lol)

Good luck making your viv!

[P-Dubz]

That is quite a spectacular viv you made there,i`m impressed.I`m in the begining stages of making a natural terrarium but need to know what expanding foam to use and where to get it.Any ideas anyone?

[naz_pixie]

Originally Posted by chondro13

aww thanks

naz_pixie, this would definitely be suitable for a crestie! The woodlice and springtails would not harm the crestie at all - the cresties are unlikely to eat them, however the springtails would deal with the crestie poo! you would probably need more sticks and plants for them to hide and jump about in, the waterfall is strong and ideal for a crestie, but as you say you must make sure there isnt a pool for cresties (or dart frogs in my case) to drown in!

Also, as you say you should not cover up the front two bits of mesh to allow for ventilation (without spraying this viv is reaching 96% humidity at the moment which is what im after for darts but not so much for cresties lol)

Good luck making your viv!

thanx! think il deffinatly look into getting springtalis then, the substrate taht you got with them in it, where did u get it from? so that i know where to look.. also do u just add a small amount and do u ever have to top it up? ooh and what do u do with the rest left over in the bag, not sure id want them all over the house lols

[chondro13]

Originally Posted by P-Dubz

That is quite a spectacular viv you made there,i`m impressed.I`m in the begining stages of making a natural terrarium but need to know what expanding foam to use and where to get it.Any ideas anyone?

Well i got it from B&Q and its the polyfiller brand lol - they had a MASSIVE tin on offer

Originally Posted by naz_pixie

thanx! think il deffinatly look into getting springtalis then, the substrate taht you got with them in it, where did u get it from? so that i know where to look.. also do u just add a small amount and do u ever have to top it up? ooh and what do u do with the rest left over in the bag, not sure id want them all over the house lols

I put a thin layer of dendrosoil on top - i got it from Dartfrog - Everything for the Amphibian Keeper - Mark lives very close to my parents so i popped in and got a good deal on the cork back background and dendrosoil - but you can just get a springtail culture and throw that in! but leave it for a few weeks so the culture can get established.

Heres a pic of creepy testing out the viv before the darts move back in - took this one just for you!

[naz_pixie]

Originally Posted by chondro13

I put a thin layer of dendrosoil on top - i got it from Dartfrog - Everything for the Amphibian Keeper - Mark lives very close to my parents so i popped in and got a good deal on the cork back background and dendrosoil - but you can just get a springtail culture and throw that in! but leave it for a few weeks so the culture can get established.

Heres a pic of creepy testing out the viv before the darts move back in - took this one just for you!

ooooh isnt he gorgeous!!! i think he approves *nods* lol
i have to wait untill weve moved house before i can get my cresties *sulks*
and im very impatient lol.. but its not fair to get them untill we are settled and should be moved in a few months time.. still seems liek forever though lol
is he/she a haloween harliquin? (well roughly lol, there seems to be so much bitchyness when it comes to identifying crestie morphs!!) and im not too up on morphs yet...

will deffinatly look in to srpingtails.. thank youuuuuuu

[chondro13]

sounds good - youve got a few months to make the perfect viv!!!

Yep creepy is one of my favs, hes got such a lovely personality - hes a 90% pinner halloween harlequin with portholes and white fringing - bit of a mouthful! Hes not fired up here but when he does he goes pure orange and black, but those pinstripes and portholes stay white - hes a pretty boy

[chondro13]

Right finally got my plant delivery, im still waiting for my vanilla orchid but almost finished!

In the viv i have:

Three orchids, three bromeliads, one asparagus, one ficus climber, one heart climber, two air plants, (plus one vanilla orchid once its delivered), and loads of different types of moss.

Heres updated pics, have taken a video but youtube wont upload it for some reason... will try to upload that tomorrow.

[andaroo]

Originally Posted by chondro13

Right finally got my plant delivery, im still waiting for my vanilla orchid but almost finished!

In the viv i have:

Three orchids, three bromeliads, one asparagus, one ficus climber, one heart climber, two air plants, (plus one vanilla orchid once its delivered), and loads of different types of moss.

Heres updated pics, have taken a video but youtube wont upload it for some reason... will try to upload that tomorrow.

Gorgeous.

you must be pretty proud of urself, i know i would be if i created something so outstandingly beautiful

You wouldnt even need a vacation you could just stare at that all day lol

[chelseanlee]

it looks amazing. totally jealous i could never make anything like that. Beautiful x

[mhbird]

Real nice viv! Love it well done

Just updated my viv build thread if you're interested, picture updates on page 4 and 5! Original pictures goneeee... ask if you want me to reupload them! Just semi-progress pics.

http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/lizards/151561-diy-crested-gecko-terrarium-pic-4.html