Amazing Site!!! Excited to learn

[HeavyW]

Hey guys

My names Wayne I'm from Ontario Canada. Ive just been reading through this site the past couple days, and very interested in the stuff I have seen. I was at first looking into crested gecko vivariums, but now I am leaning toward Dart frogs instead.

I don't have a vivarium yet, I am beginning my search for the right one. I found a 18x18x24 Exo-Terra I could use for a good price, but after reading some more, should I maybe go with a wider vivarium instead of taller? What would be the IDEAL size for some darts. ( I am thinking Leucs since I want to have 4 or 5 eventually and heard they like being in groups. Are there any other dart frogs that like being housed together? ( Same species of course! )

This site is very informative, and I look forward to beginning this hobby.

I'm in no rush to get the frogs, my main focus right now is going to be the vivarium.

So just wanted to introduce myself for now, Im sure I will have a ton of questions as I go along, but if anyones got any hints or tips for a beginner, feel free to let me know

[06Honda]

Hi Wayne, my name is Paul and I live in Kingston. I too am going to be setting up my first viv. Nice to meet you, great site you found for info.

[froggsong]

Welcome, we're glad to have you.

[HeavyW]

Originally Posted by 06Honda

Hi Wayne, my name is Paul and I live in Kingston. I too am going to be setting up my first viv. Nice to meet you, great site you found for info.

small world. That's the city Im in too lol

[HeavyW]

Well step one is done. Went and picked up my 18x18x24 Exo-Terra tank today. Still doing lots of research but for the money I had to get it.

[Grimm]

Welcome to your 2nd home buddy.

And the tank directionality will differ depending on the species of dart you will be housing. I'm looking to get Leucs aswell, and my understanding is that they would need more horizontal area rather then height. I'm sure if slopped properly they would utilize the entire tank however.

[HeavyW]

yeah im sure it will be my 2nd home, ive already spent houuuurs on this website lol.

I knew the leucs liked a more horizontal living space, but I am still up in the air as to which is going in the viv..Now I am leaning toward a crested gecko again but we will see.. lol

If i went with darts, which darts would be best suited for this size of tank?

[beckdg]

welcome to the site heavy. you might be better suited asking dart specific questions in the dart section. you might get more replies by dart folks.

[HeavyW]

thanks beck

I decided Crested Gecko. I just started my build...I posted the build in the construction area, I will keep it update with my progress.