46 gallon bowfront vivarium.....thoughts?

ewa2457 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-24-2009, 10:43 AM

New to the site but not to raising, handling and caring for all herps. The tank size is 36"L x 16"d x 20" H. Want to create a nice tropical vivarium including plants and some small shallow water features. In the past I have had set-ups for the Madagascar Day geckos (Phelsuma) and am deciding between them again and maybe a frog set-up, probably Red-eye tree frogs(my 3 1/2 year old daughters favorite).
So my question is: is this set-up too large for either of these? Any one else use a bowfront for a vivarium that could offer some thoughts or ideas(pics). Would you house a different type of reptile/amphibian in here?
Thanks

gasteriaphile · #2 (**permalink**) 05-15-2009, 06:57 PM

I don't see any problem with your plan. What I am curious about is how you plan on introducing feeder insects into your vivarium in such a way that your herp(s) see the insects. I have a fully planted vivarium (see photo) and thus far the crickets I am using hide and disappear into the foliage, wood, etc. before the lizards can see them.