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For a tank that is slightly more aesthetically pleasing you can add
approximately an inch to an inch and a half of pea sized gravel to the bottom
of the tank. You will then need to take a piece of air conditioner filter and
simply place this over the top of the rocks. When you are satisfied that this
is firmly in place put about 4 inches of topsoil over the top of the piece of
air conditioner filter.
Now the fun part, you can now design and shape this into an
interesting and fun terrain for your little amphibious friends to explore and
enjoy. Find yourself a small water dish; you could use something such as a
laboratory dish or even a lid to an old container. Ideally you are after a dish
about an inch deep.
Put the dish into the soil and push it down until the topsoil is
just before the rim of the dish, then place a lovely large leafed plant
approximately 6 inches above the water dish. Cover all the remaining soil with
some moss, the important point to watch for here is that none of the moss
actually hangs into the water dish at all. The moss will act as a sponge and
soak all the water up very quickly. The tank can have a normal plain glass lid.
There are some plants that can be planted straight into the soil in
the tank. Try a Japanese evergreen, devil's ivy (pothos) or there are also
various different philodendron that can be used. Ensure that you mist the
plants and your frogs at regular intervals.
Remember that anything that you collect from the outside for your
frog's home must be soaked in a very mild bleach and water solution overnight
and then spend another night soaking in water. It must then be completely air
dried to kill off any bugs or bacteria that could cause harm to your frogs and
then and only then is it safe to place in the tank. Be sure the items are not
releasing any fumes when they are placed into the enclosure.
Always use dechlorinated or staled water for misting and water
dishes (add dechlorinating drops or let the water sit out for at least 24 hours
before using). Distilled water should never be used in a frog's tank! You
should thoroughly clean the enclosure once a week and remove everything rinsing
it and the aquarium tank under hot water do not use soap.
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