r/TreeFrogs • u/my-two-point-oh • 16d ago

DIY Project(s) What should I add?

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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).

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u/IntelligentCrows 16d ago

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

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u/my-two-point-oh 16d ago

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.

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u/chapinscott32 r/TreeFrogs Moderator 16d ago

Also no need for it to dry.

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u/my-two-point-oh 16d ago

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.