@@Jaywil07??? Hey, Jay. My grandson of 12 is wanting to set up frogs at my house. We are needing to know just how much work is entailed weekly, monthly, etc. We are trying to determine if this is the responsible thing for us to do. We would rather not do it than harm a frog. If you could help us in this endeavor, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
Just a note for beginners... Recommend never putting Brom's in the substrate... Keep them elevated on background or wood or else they will rot in no time.
Very true. If you DO like the look of the broms but would like a plant to go into the substrate Ide recommend one of the Cryptanthus variety. The "Pink Starlite" and "Ruby" versions are both quite nice and ad a splash of color to a terrarium.
I wish I had read this sooner. Found out after the total loss if my prettiest one. I am restructuring for those plants to be elevated. Thanks for the advice!
Me, too. My grandson of 12 wants to set one up at my house. We are trying to figure out if this is a responsible thing for us to do or if it is too much.
Nice to see you do a dart from video. I got into dart frogs after I had a 90g aquarium leak and ruin my kitchen floor. 1) you don't need spaghnum moss over the ABG. Thats super old school. Leaf litter over the abg is just fine. 2) you need a way to drain the water out of the drainage layer once it builds up.
Where did you get the mushroom things? I tried looking in your links and didn't see them. Which could have been my fault...but I would really like to get some. I am thinking they could spruce up my White's tree frog tank.
@@Jaywil07 sir i have a question. Can I have isopods only as a clean up crew for bio active enclosure for dart frog? I already bought everything for bioactive enclosure but forgot about my clean up crew I bought the tadpole frog as well and have it in a tank for now. Do you think it will work with only isopods?
thank you!! I’m no where near a beginner when it comes to reptiles but I’ve never handled dart frogs, and every guide I found has told me something different.
The brown clay false bottoms look much better. They fit the natural look & don’t contrast like the white. There are also new enclosures with drain ports on the bottom. Makes things so much easier. Cool video.
I don’t saturate. But in the event you need to drain water you can drill a hole or use a small pump and tube to retrieve that water through the drainage layer. But if done there shouldn’t be too much water down there.
Great job setting it up and explaining everything. Liam was pretty excited and happy with it. Plants and all look good...and now we wait ever so impatiently, lol.
Have to I don’t think you have to do anything but it really helps the eco system you are building and provides a little protection for the frogs in terms of getting caught in the moss
The walls of my vivarium get really humid and a lot of condensation builds up to the point where you can’t see through it anymore. Know how to fix this?
You can vent the top or even get a small fan for the outside top. If you are talking about the film build up they love it the frogs that is. But you can wipe it with clean RO water
Do what you want really. Most do backgrounds because most companies that make tanks like that either have cheap Styrofoam backgrounds with them or corkboard, also most show setups do backgrounds so they can add waterfalls or the likes behind them.
Which vivarium kit you got? 18 inches one? How much I will be looking to spend in a kit like this or something that will take good care of the froggies? I am new at this but want to give it a shot without killing the frogs. TIA.
I want a few , different colors. But I’m aware you can’t house them together because they love getting busy lol. Can I put a divider in a tank? Will that be suffice / strong enough?
You'd need a pretty big original tank then...and big tanks are NOT cheap, lol. The usual recommendation is ~10 gallons per frog. Would probably be much better off (imho) putting different single frogs in smaller units like the 12x12x18s which are ~ 11 gallons each.
This video was made prior. Also ABG contains Spag in it so that makes sense. We will always learn and the future will always bring new ways doesn't mean the old way was bad or not good.
He said buy isopods to break down there poop? Will the isopods get eaten by the frogs? Let’s say I have 2 dart frogs how many isopods will I need for them to eat the poop?
Hi Jay, I commented a few months ago that my channel wasn’t working, you told me to carry on going and gave me some tips... I finally hit 100 subs, thanks!!!
In my case, YEARS.…….yes, years. I just completely cleaned/ revamped and replanted my 18x18x24 frog terrarium that I originally got from (and supplied solely from) Josh's Frogs back in 2012 and even after ~ eight years it didn't have that murky/muddy/stale odor. I don't recommend ignoring your terrariums usual cleaning, you'll still have plenty of that and plant pruning etc. to do but if set up right in a bio-active set-up ABG mix will last quite a long time before it needs to be replaced. I actually could have let mine go for a few more years I'm sure. Beats the heck out of changing the substrate in my pythons terrarium twice a month or my temp frog tank weekly, lol.
Great videos! As a biologist, however, my ears heart every time you said spagma moss. 🤣Spagmoss is a brand name. The moss is called sphagnum [sfag-nuhm] moss.
Now I've heard these frogs are not poisonous anymore. If I get them from Joshs frogs is this a guarantee? I would love to have them but if I ever needed to move or touch them I dont want the poison part
Hey Jay... Quick question, I know its good to use R/O water for the misting so theres no residue... but what about RODI water? I'm planning on keeping a reef tank as well. not sure if the removing of everything out of the water is a bad thing. Thanks
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@@Jaywil07 thank you!!
@@Jaywil07??? Hey, Jay. My grandson of 12 is wanting to set up frogs at my house. We are needing to know just how much work is entailed weekly, monthly, etc.
We are trying to determine if this is the responsible thing for us to do.
We would rather not do it than harm a frog. If you could help us in this endeavor, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
@@KayWhite1 feeding a few times a week and if set up right that would be it. Keeping it moist and following this video will get you set up perfectly.
I’m not even looking into buying dart frogs but I’m still gonna watch
Well I appreciate that!
Lol Same I just like watching ppl make them
We'll if ya do get into frogs. Start with a gray tree frog or something. They are quite easy to begin with. And look very awesome
Yooooooo that’s my old account!!! I just went to the comments and straight up saw my old account
Cool
Just a note for beginners... Recommend never putting Brom's in the substrate... Keep them elevated on background or wood or else they will rot in no time.
Good recommendation they have since moved. What’s your favorite plant?
Very true. If you DO like the look of the broms but would like a plant to go into the substrate Ide recommend one of the Cryptanthus variety. The "Pink Starlite" and "Ruby" versions are both quite nice and ad a splash of color to a terrarium.
I wish I had read this sooner. Found out after the total loss if my prettiest one. I am restructuring for those plants to be elevated. Thanks for the advice!
@@johnanderson1167 Thank You!
Thanks so much man, this helps a lot i’m doing a bunch of research so I can make sure i take good care of my dart frogs!!
Glad you enjoyed.
Me, too. My grandson of 12 wants to set one up at my house. We are trying to figure out if this is a responsible thing for us to do or if it is too much.
Nice to see you do a dart from video. I got into dart frogs after I had a 90g aquarium leak and ruin my kitchen floor. 1) you don't need spaghnum moss over the ABG. Thats super old school. Leaf litter over the abg is just fine. 2) you need a way to drain the water out of the drainage layer once it builds up.
Simple small pump will work well.
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Is it ok to have a screen lid on my Vivarium? Will my springtails climb out? The Vivarium I purchased has screen in the lid.
No they won’t springtails will stay low for the most part.
You want a screen because frogs don’t do well in stagnant air.
The background is everything💚‼️🐸
Thank you
Where did you get the mushroom things? I tried looking in your links and didn't see them. Which could have been my fault...but I would really like to get some. I am thinking they could spruce up my White's tree frog tank.
Contact Universalrocks
It's looking good Jay seeing your setup is really making me want to finally get one✌
"you can't get crazy like aquascaping"
The whole vivarium hobby: he doesn't know me very well
hahahaha
@@Jaywil07 sir i have a question. Can I have isopods only as a clean up crew for bio active enclosure for dart frog? I already bought everything for bioactive enclosure but forgot about my clean up crew I bought the tadpole frog as well and have it in a tank for now. Do you think it will work with only isopods?
thank you!! I’m no where near a beginner when it comes to reptiles but I’ve never handled dart frogs, and every guide I found has told me something different.
Substrate barrier looks like garden weedblock. Would weedblock work?
The brown clay false bottoms look much better. They fit the natural look & don’t contrast like the white. There are also new enclosures with drain ports on the bottom. Makes things so much easier. Cool video.
Agreed in a few short years so much has changed.
I’ve watched dozens of videos on this and this one is the best so far! You literally answered all my questions.
Why do you add a false bottom and what’s the purpose of keeping the false bottom separate?
Two years late but I love the tank and respect because of how calmly you reply to comments 😂
LOL meh people are something LOL
for the exp terra tank how do i take the top off?
Why do you need the separation between the false bottom and substrate? Also how do you cycle a Vivarium?
Because if they mix it’s gets muddy and can mold.
You let the roots and fauna grow for about 3-4 weeks
@@Jaywil07 ok thanks. I'm wanting to set up a poison dart Vivarium.
Can I use rodi water for the system
Yes
Is it required for the background? I can't seem to find one that'll fit my terrarium.
Not needed
A cool, different thing to try jay👍🏻 looking forward to seeing the frogs!
What will the bugs eat and how will they reproduce if there’s nothing to eat Bc there’s no frogs
Would this work for whites tree frogs? I’m getting one soon and I want it to be the best I can get it.
This would work but check out Josh’s frogs you might want to get taller
Dose tge false bottom act like a drainage layer for the vivarium?
Yep
Does anyone know if the backgrounds will ever become available?
I made this specific one myself. But their are plenty of options at Universalrocks
How often do you need to change the false bottom materials? Do they get soaked with water? Once the soaked with water, would it smell? Good jobs
I don’t saturate. But in the event you need to drain water you can drill a hole or use a small pump and tube to retrieve that water through the drainage layer. But if done there shouldn’t be too much water down there.
Can I reuse the false bottom?
The website for the background still says coming soon?? I absolutely love the background but can’t get it 😭😭😭
How do you drain the water level
You can suck the water out or drill and place a drain.
@@Jaywil07 how i will I drain the water level a hose
You can use a small pump or gravity
@@Jaywil07 but you didn’t show making a hole or a spot for that
Great job setting it up and explaining everything. Liam was pretty excited and happy with it. Plants and all look good...and now we wait ever so impatiently, lol.
Would if you don't have weeks to wait .. What will happen if you just add the little frogs???
They can topple over the plants and hurt themselves
Jay Wilson good to ants for answering
What happens if the abg gets in the false bottom?
Nothing horrible you just do not want it to rot over time being stuck in the drainage
Question.
When you talk about the cycle in a viv is it just aerobic bacteria in the soil?
Im an aquarium guy so this is new to me
It means the bugs have had time to propagate and the roots from the plants have time to set.
Do you have to use the leaves?
Have to I don’t think you have to do anything but it really helps the eco system you are building and provides a little protection for the frogs in terms of getting caught in the moss
Thank you
How do you provide nutrients to the plants?
Light and water just as nature intended. I’m sure animal waste helps and the microfauna do a little as well
@@Jaywil07 that's surprisingly easier compared to aquarium plants where you have to fertilize once a week
How do you drain the water from the false bottom
Jacob Lutz I don’t have to on this one as I have not let water drench like that.
Jay Wilson how much should I mist to prevent the water from filling up in the false bottom
DUDE where did you get those mushrooms from? NEED TO KNOW. Dont see them at universal rocks
Universalrocks call them
so, what does the false bottom do ???
So that it does not pool
Is the top a mesh or glass top? Whats better for dart frogs?
Mixture of glass and mesh
The walls of my vivarium get really humid and a lot of condensation builds up to the point where you can’t see through it anymore. Know how to fix this?
You can vent the top or even get a small fan for the outside top.
If you are talking about the film build up they love it the frogs that is. But you can wipe it with clean RO water
@@Jaywil07 thank you!
Great video, just got into darts after being in the hobby my whole life, always wanted darts n am finally making the jump
So the plants don’t need to be in dirt in order to survive/ grow
What type of enclosure is this? Zoomed naturalistic?
If you mentioned it, I missed it. What brand are your 18x18x18 enclosures. Thanx in advance, Danny
Exoterra and Zoomed
How are you going to get the water out that builds up in the bottom as in my vivs I have a tap that I put in at the bottom
I have a small pump with small hose
great build but question how do you keep the temperature at a constant ?
Naturally it will fluctuate
Hey, you gave me a quote for a 18X18X24 and said I could get up to 4 dendrobates tinctorius. How many could I fit, comfortably, in a 36X18X24?
Same amount. Otherwise Josh’s Frogs 🐸 can give you perfect info for the amount.
Ok, that you!
Do you only keep aquariums and dart frogs? You would do well in insect only Vivariums (insectariums).
Do you only keep aquariums and dart frogs? You would do well in insect only Vivariums (insectariums)
I keep frogs aquariums isopods and a created gecko
Do you need a backround or can you just paint it black or leave it clear.
You can do whatever you want!
Do what you want really. Most do backgrounds because most companies that make tanks like that either have cheap Styrofoam backgrounds with them or corkboard, also most show setups do backgrounds so they can add waterfalls or the likes behind them.
What does the false bottom do ??
soak in the water
What is the background made of? And can I make one at home myself?
Which vivarium kit you got? 18 inches one? How much I will be looking to spend in a kit like this or something that will take good care of the froggies? I am new at this but want to give it a shot without killing the frogs. TIA.
Yes 18x18x18 use code JAYW for 15% off
Could you tell us what lights you're using?
Benjamin Creevy currentusa now sat Pro was using beamsworks
Looking good Jay. I'm using Matala mat for my false bottom. Better flow if you happen to have a pump down there, lighter, cleaner look.
Good video
Thank you for watching.
Can I ask what you choose to heat your viv with?
I don’t. It hasn’t dropped below 68 however if I am concerned I use a room heater small one.
@@Jaywil07 ok thanks 😊
great video man! You do a really good job of being entertaining to watch but also educational :)
Thank you
I want a few , different colors. But I’m aware you can’t house them together because they love getting busy lol. Can I put a divider in a tank? Will that be suffice / strong enough?
Big enough tank yes
You'd need a pretty big original tank then...and big tanks are NOT cheap, lol. The usual recommendation is ~10 gallons per frog. Would probably be much better off (imho) putting different single frogs in smaller units like the 12x12x18s which are ~ 11 gallons each.
I know i am late but i really love your excitment it makes me happy too even tho i am more into aquariums your excitment makes the video great.
FYI Josh himself said to mix the moss with the ABG mixture and to Not put a layer of it on top in one of his recent videos
This video was made prior. Also ABG contains Spag in it so that makes sense. We will always learn and the future will always bring new ways doesn't mean the old way was bad or not good.
I am not into non fish stuff but it was a good video to watch anyways. Looking forward to updates
I love dart frogs! One day I will have to do this too, building bioactives for my ball pythons first though. ❤ your son is so adorably excited 🐸
Thank you Kay!
I heard that long fibered sphagnum moss is actually bad for vivarium's because it can hold bacteria and smell bad after awhile.
Never had this happen.
What tank is this again?
Killer set up informative as always can’t wait to see those frogs
did u accely cover the vent whit substry?
Sure did!
Nice job looks good jay hi from Canada looking forward to the progression
i cant find the mushrooms anywhere,they look really detailed and i want some.
Ya I checked universal rocks, I dont see them.
Call them
He said buy isopods to break down there poop? Will the isopods get eaten by the frogs? Let’s say I have 2 dart frogs how many isopods will I need for them to eat the poop?
No they won’t see them. Could they maybe will they highly doubt it.
@@Jaywil07 thanks
I have one question I don’t think you did this but is there any way you can have a little water area?
French dude anywhere you want. If you breeding I think a much simpler set up is the best
Any idea where I can purchase that background?!
How much was that kit?
$350
Do you think if i did a 4ft vivarium for dart frogs it would work well?
Yes that amazing.
@@Jaywil07 Alright, thanks!
Hi Jay, I commented a few months ago that my channel wasn’t working, you told me to carry on going and gave me some tips... I finally hit 100 subs, thanks!!!
What light did you use
Zet light
Went to a reptile expo today and almost picked up a cpl dart frogs and then realized I should probably do a lot more research first.
Your little boy stole the show....🤗.... seriously cute...😆..
How long will the ABG last because I have the ABG but don’t know how long it will last?
In my case, YEARS.…….yes, years. I just completely cleaned/ revamped and replanted my 18x18x24 frog terrarium that I originally got from (and supplied solely from) Josh's Frogs back in 2012 and even after ~ eight years it didn't have that murky/muddy/stale odor. I don't recommend ignoring your terrariums usual cleaning, you'll still have plenty of that and plant pruning etc. to do but if set up right in a bio-active set-up ABG mix will last quite a long time before it needs to be replaced. I actually could have let mine go for a few more years I'm sure. Beats the heck out of changing the substrate in my pythons terrarium twice a month or my temp frog tank weekly, lol.
Hey, I have been thinking on a 18x18x24 exo terre for 4 dendrobates tinctorius. Is there enough space?
Yeah I think so maybe 3-4 if they are smaller when you get them.
Use code jaywilson at Josh’s for 15% off
I cant :( Live in the UK and pet related stuff is overpriced
why not make your own abg mix??
Great videos! As a biologist, however, my ears heart every time you said spagma moss. 🤣Spagmoss is a brand name. The moss is called sphagnum [sfag-nuhm] moss.
I had a small stroke every time he said that. Also bromeliad [bro-me-lee-ad]
This guy is so happy, I love it
Nothing else I would rather be.
Thanks for this video . I’ve been toying with the idea of setting up an enclosure like this for my fish/reptile room
What’s the dimensions of the tank
Looks great, Jay! All the products you used are top notch. Bioactive enclosures are the only way to go, IMHO, when keeping certain reptiles.
Could you put succulents in a dart frog tank ? Or are they too fragile.
To fragile and I would assume they would die because of humidity etc
Now I've heard these frogs are not poisonous anymore. If I get them from Joshs frogs is this a guarantee? I would love to have them but if I ever needed to move or touch them I dont want the poison part
Yes they get their poison from Poision insects
@@Jaywil07 okay so as long as i stick to their recommended diet i should be fine. Great thank you
is it okay to go without the substrate barrier?
Good video! Your hair cut looks good brother- See you in a few weeks at AE
I know this is a late comment but how much dart frogs should I put in a 25 gallon tank
3
@@Jaywil07 what size tank should I use for 5 of them
Are they still poisonous or how do they lose it?
They lose it in captivity due to not having that food source anymore
Jay Wilson ok
How do you clean it exactly though?
Jonathan McLean you do not clean it. The bugs do it.
What lighting are you using for the plants?
Current USA pro 18”
Where did you get the reptile prime background from?
Universalrocks
@@Jaywil07 thanks dude
Hey Jay. Do you have to change that stuff after a while? like the dirt and moss? if so how often??
At some point yeah but years and years from now
Don’t let the temp go above 80 degrees. Anything above or at 80 will kill your dart frogs. Keep them at room temperature.
Cool setup.
I corrected it in description good catch.
Really want that background insert!
Esteban Reynoso contact Universalrocks
Nice presentation!
Im bummed that i cant buy that background
I’m sorry.
How do you clean these?
You don’t
That’s the beauty of bioactive
Hey Jay... Quick question, I know its good to use R/O water for the misting so theres no residue... but what about RODI water? I'm planning on keeping a reef tank as well. not sure if the removing of everything out of the water is a bad thing. Thanks
Sure that should be fine for misting.
What is RO water? What is the point for using this type of water for plants? Does it still have the minerals the plants need?