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Building a vivarium

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Newbie here wanting to build a vivarium for a couple of dart frogs. I have experience with keeping reptiles but not frogs. Researched several websites that go into designing vivariums but frankly I am just not that mechanically incline. Looking for a more "Vivarium for Dumbies" guide or kits if they are out there. Blackjungle offers a kit for a 20 gallon tank and I have also considered a River Tank Ecosystem setup but not sure if I want to spend that much money. Does anyone here have any experience with Blackjungle's kits or the River Tank Ecosystems? Any advice on constructing a vivarium that doesn't require an engineering degree would also be welcomed.
 
I cannot help much, I have one bullfrog we got as a tadpole. I use a 10 gallon for him. In the tank is a water dish big enough he can swim in. Around the dish is a lot of dirt that covers all the open floor space around the water dish and fills to the top of the water dish. It makes for a nice little plantern also. We use a couple of plants from the pet store in it. I have thought about a misting system also, but I decided to do that only if I have a 20 gallon tank to use. Good luck, hopefully others will be able to give you a little insight also.
 
hey i recently built a red eye vivarium using my 90 gallon tank...the most important thing i can think of is go buy a 20 gallon tall tank because taller tanks keep the humidity in and that is important. Also, make sure if there is a water resevoir or even a water dish make sure that it is about 1 half an inch deep and no more because these frogs will drown and tey can be quite expensive. I wouldn't buy a kit if i were you the easiest way to learn is to set up your own tank and if i were you i would start with some other cheaper frogs because they really can be quite a challenge at first.
 
animalcracker said:
hey i recently built a red eye vivarium using my 90 gallon tank...the most important thing i can think of is go buy a 20 gallon tall tank because taller tanks keep the humidity in and that is important. Also, make sure if there is a water resevoir or even a water dish make sure that it is about 1 half an inch deep and no more because these frogs will drown and tey can be quite expensive. I wouldn't buy a kit if i were you the easiest way to learn is to set up your own tank and if i were you i would start with some other cheaper frogs because they really can be quite a challenge at first.
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