37G Column Vivarium

toshikii · #1 (**permalink**) 10-08-2007, 10:21 PM

I have built a couple of simple vivariums for my FBTs over the past few years and am ready to do a more complex setup. I purchased a 37G column aquarium, the dimensions are 20' by 18' by 24'. I plan on making a false bottom, realistic background (foam method) with some type of water feature. The big appeal of this tank is the height. I am thinking i can have a false bottom that ranges from 4-6 inches and still have room for some tall plants.

I have a few questions before I start construction.

Does anyone have any experience using mangrove sprouts in a vivarium setup?

Can anyone recommend a good filtration setup that can be fully hidden in false bottom?

I have always purchased driftwood in pet stores, can i gather my own wood for use in my vivarium (particularly in background feature)?

Since they would occupy different areas of this tall aquarium, would it be possible to have a couple of tree frogs in the vivarium with my 3 FBTs?

Thanks for any input

Rainfrog · #2 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 07:04 AM

No. The toxicity of fire belly toads makes it pretty impossible to keep them with anything else. FTBs are even toxic to themselves to a degree. Tree frogs mostly stay up top but not always and they would deffinately absorb the toxin through their skin

Ajax · #3 (**permalink**) 10-09-2007, 07:07 PM

Mixing species is a big no, no. With any type of animal.... different temps. humdity, and other things can totally stress out any animal being housed with a different one.

Why not try a dumpy Tree Frog? They are soo cute. They love land area too! You can also try crested geckos, and other aboreal animals that visits land most of the time.