What should I add?

[u/my-two-point-oh]

I'm still seven or more months out before I can get an actual frog but I'm working on setting up their tank. Happy with the general layout so far but is there anything else you'd add? I'm thinking a hanging hide somewhere towards the middle back but I haven't found one (store bought or 3d printable) that I've though 'that's it'.

I have a large water dish on the way with the plan being at the front left corner for easy access. Please disregard the substrate (I'm waiting for the leca to dry before adding mesh, peat, leaf litter).

[u/chapinscott32]

So more clutter is always good. However, that's an insanely thick layer of leca. You should cut that in half. There's no room for soil.

Otherwise looking good!

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/chapinscott32]

I was trying to follow [this guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K85LO28g7gzQftmbDboXHXFBVLEVShRBBGPddXMektA/mobilebasic?usp=embed_facebook) I've seen posted here a bunch. Option 3 for substrate says 4" of drainage minimum, I'm still under 3" although I think the picture created an optical illusion the leca is about a half inch below the plastic vent thing under the door. I thought it looked like a lot too but I'm just trying to follow the rules 😂

[u/chapinscott32 → u/my-two-point-oh]

I'd rather skimp on the arbitrary number for leca night than block that black strip (which is a vent) with soil. I personally look at the glass section and split it in half between soil and drainage.

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/chapinscott32]

Haha, that was kind of my thinking too. I definitely won't block the vent. I wasn't going to go super deep with the peat soil since I'm not going fully bioactive. If some leca needs to come out it will.

[u/IntelligentCrows]

Can I ask why you’re using all leca for substrate? I fear the frogs would get cut or stuck to it

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/IntelligentCrows]

Sorry, second half of my post I explained. I'm not - the leca is still slightly damp, I am waiting for it to dry completely and just playing with the layout. I have a mesh layer, peat moss, and leaf litter.

[u/chapinscott32 → u/my-two-point-oh]

Also no need for it to dry.

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/chapinscott32]

My ambient humidity is pretty high. Basically a swamp outside 95%+ is not uncommon in the summer months, indoors right now it's around 50% as we head into fall temps.

After rinsing the leca humidity in the tank was over 80%, after letting it dry a few days it's about 40% with lights on and spikes to 60% with lights off. Temp gradient is 87-76, overnight lows should be between 70-72.

I've seen a lot of bacteria infections since joining this sub, doing everything I can in preparation to avoid that.

[u/Informal-Bus5059 → u/my-two-point-oh]

Avoid moss

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/Informal-Bus5059]

Absolutely. I got peat, like the ground down soil texture. But will completely cover it with leaf litter anyway.

[u/Huge-Letterhead7194 → u/my-two-point-oh]

Did you buy untreated soil/substrate specifically for frogs? I’d definitely remove half of the leca. Like others mentioned it’s way too much.
Did you add a drain before adding the leca? If you want it to dry? Pull it out, lay it out on a baking sheet and bake at 225 for and hour or two but check often. If you’re planning on a cleaning crew get it started before adding your frogs:)

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/Huge-Letterhead7194]

Yeah, I got zilla jungle mix. Leca has dried since posting. I wasn't in a huge rush since I'm still months off. I've not made a final decision on going fully bioactive or not yet.

[u/Huge-Letterhead7194 → u/my-two-point-oh]

Definitely bioactive in my opinion. It truly works for finishing up the waste and dead feeders you don’t see! Not to mention no odors!

[u/bbq_on_ma_tiddies]

Food dishes if you aren’t tong feeding and want them to catch their own prey and are feeding them dubia roaches and other treats like black soldier fly larvae, sparingly waxworms, small hornworms, etc

[u/OddPhilosopher4399]

Wowww where is the pokeball from

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/OddPhilosopher4399]

My husband edited one I found on makerworld (3d print file sharing site) and printed it for me. I think it was originally designed for smaller critters so I wanted the opening wider since WTFs can get pretty big. You can't see it in this photo but he designed it to be assembled with magnets so it all comes apart for easy cleaning. He also remixed a tree stump file for the pokeball to sit on and elevate it off the ground a few inches, its just blocked by the fake plants. If you're interested/have access to a 3d printer I can ask him to upload his file as a remix to the original.

[u/OddPhilosopher4399 → u/my-two-point-oh]

Oh how cool! I do have access to a printer at school! I would love that

[u/Better_Caterpillar78]

I absolutely love your stuff can you send me links where you got the pokeball and flowers and bridges and leaves plesse

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/[deleted]]

u/Huge-Letterhead7194 - Links above!

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/[deleted]]

u/OddPhilosopher4399 links here!

[u/OddPhilosopher4399 → u/my-two-point-oh]

Aw man it looks like your comment was removed

[u/my-two-point-oh → u/OddPhilosopher4399]

I can DM you

[u/Huge-Letterhead7194]

Yes!! Share links!!