36 x 18 x 36 Exo Terra Bioactive Terrarium build for Chinese Gliding Frogs
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- Enjoy the video! Here is the final upgrade for the Dude's Chinese Gliding Frogs. This is a 36" x 18" x 36" Exo Terra and are available for sale at the Dude's warehouse in Houston, TX. These large frogs are very destructive and require lots of space, UVB and a deep layer of substrate for burrowing. As you can see in the video, these frogs are very fast and strong, it was an adventure catching them in the middle of the video!
The soil mixture is over 3 years old and is a fixture between the Terra Fauna and Terra Firma with the Dude's SuperGrow utilized as a drainage medium. The SuperGrow is used due to how often they spill their water dish and create excess waste. Not only will this help with drainage and aeration, it will provide the tree roots options for excess ground water if needed. These frogs were purchased from Shawn Harrington of The Frog Whisperer back in 2016. Due to their unique requirements and size they are for advanced keepers and are a treat for those who have them. The Dude hopes to produce CB babies in 2019.
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I had one of these frogs once and absolutely loved it. Have been looking for them for the past 20+ years without luck.
A Great Stuff backdrop will really tie that tank together.
Very nice! Those are beautiful frogs too! I've never seen that species before!
Thank you!
Wow that terrarium is a lot bigger than I thought it would be
More space, more frogs!
I'm not doing critters. But been planning a large plant terrarium. Too dry where I live to easily grow some of my fav humidity loving plants. I love these exo terra terrariums. I was in love with the bioactive 1 with a drain. But it's too small for what I hope to do. This set up tho...I really like this size. Thank u for show casing it.
I really enjoyed you putting together a bio active terrarium. I have had panther chameleons, as well as veiled, I found it hard to keep the humidity. I think your setups are great if you can videos on your setups. Gotta have those timers for lights and misting is really important, takes a lot of the hassle to keeping the humidity in the cage can sometimes be hard!
loving the vids an setups
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@@mrkrabs5729 cheese
Good build! But that glass door hanging above you the whole time was freaking me out
Did you put 7 frogs in there? If so, is that enough space?
No it’s not he ends up putting 3 in a different tank I think.
Holy 💩 that’s deep
Love it 👍👍👍
LOL, that was like watching Bob Ross doing a painting. I was like: “How is he gonna fit all these branches in there!?” And he did and it looks AMAZING! And those frogs are beautiful!
Love it, thank you!
"they like it really open, so don't crowd it." Proceeds to fill every available space with wood.
Steven Lannon the space in middle of the tank full of branches, is that what you are talking about?!?! are you serious this setup is prefect since now they use all space appropriately having a bare tank with no appropriate branching or spacing then they can’t really use the full extent of the cage. Have a ten gallon tank and not using the middle and top of the tank is not giving the animal the proper amount of spacing and also do you think a jungle where these frogs come from is uniform and bare
It just means enough space to jump from branch to branch not a bare tank, this is perfect but had too many frogs
I thought the lower waterproof area was deeper? Online says 11"
WAIT! Sorry? Earwigs???? NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
I truly loved you right up until this moment, I could handle the roaches, all the great bugs, the tons of crickets, but Dude I must make a stand somewhere.
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Spiders? Why?
Where can i buy the 36x18x36 i cant find it anywhere and all the ones online have the tall front like a paladarium and not like the one you have. I like the one you have. Thanks
Hey there! we have some available in store only as they are too large to ship safely. TheBioDude Location: The Bio Dude Inc Houston 15116 Highway 3 Bldg 4 Webster, TX 77598 Phone: (717) 305-0684 Email: CustomerCare@theBioDude.com Hope this helps!
Do you recommend this for an iguana? Mine is about a year old & is outgrowing his current cage.
Absolutely! these tall enclosures work great for growing out arboreal species till they need larger spaces!
Do you not need a drainage layer ?
Hi Franklin. You do not with this particular type of substrate. Drainage layers are for really tropical high humidity environments like what my Terra Fauna and Terra Flora are meant for.
The Bio Dude Josh Halter thanks for the info !
Can the camera follow the action??
Why no background ?
Longest commercial ever
From were did you buy the chienese gliding frogs
Shawn Harrington of The Frog Whisperer LLC in MA, USA.
What type of lighting do i need to grow plants on the lower part of the enclosure? Like strength wise
The Glow and Grow LED will reach the bottom of a 3ft tall enclosure if the size is appropriate. It would depend on your length. Keep in mind your wood placement as this will cast shadows, so any plant that is high light will need to be planted in the open.
Guys I can't open mine up how do you open it? I am really stupid so please.
Elaborate a bit and we can help you : )
Hi guys and gals, would anyone know the dept of the front glass lip? Thanks.
5.5 inches. If you need a deeper depth, I recommend a Zoo Med paludarium. On the 36x18x36, that depth is about 10 inches.
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter hey, thank you for the reply.
I picked up the 36x18x36 and it is great. Love it.
josh ,josh ,josh , pls sort out getting to the uk , i think u could do so well here....and dont forget if theres any thing i can do to help that let me know x p.s then frogs look awesome ,im gonna see if any one is selling any here in the uk
I know! I know! I am working. Trust me there is so much to it.
Will this work with dumpies?
Hey there! The dude has a dumpy video i will link it, and a few other helpful things as well. hope it helps! th-cam.com/video/LntppD_xtR4/w-d-xo.html www.thebiodude.com/blogs/reptile-and-amphibian-caresheets-with-cited-veterinary-and-herpetology-sources/white-s-tree-frog-caresheet-and-bioactive-maintenance www.thebiodude.com/blogs/bio-activity-with-your-pets-how-does-it-work-with-mine/whites-tree-frogs
How i can feed mourning gecko in bioactiv terrarium because i cant almost never see them ? What do you reckomend ?
Hi can you explain your drainage system for the soil so it doesn't get gross?
Hi Jesse. I would take a look at this video here to better understand the Terra Firma and how it drains:
th-cam.com/video/eapIbFWGLpQ/w-d-xo.html
BD :I have to ask: Do ya find Alot of Cricket feeders hiding out in the Cork tubes ? Frogs get to prey ez with alot of wood in enclosure? thanks again.
Once in a while yes, honestly, it grinds my gears if my lizards are too lazy to get them and they chirp and chirp all night. To help combat that, you can put tiny amounts of wet bug grub in the terrarium and it will draw the crickets, creating a feeding station. They get picked up much faster!!!
Are there any types of leaf litter that would toxic to reptiles? If so which ones?
That is a good question. Pine for sure (while they are not leaves they are still considered biodegradable), I would say other high sap trees that could be irritants.
Hey BD>> U mention UVB > I see on top o the chin gliders tank long tubes your usin? Or Spot Bulb 5.0 UVB?? Do ya find they Bask under it ? They like heat bulbs at all? Id think not. maybe go lo 70s? nite upper 60s? likin the set up nice job
My Bad I replayed sound i heard u say zoo med 5.0 uvb > thanx for Video Nice job!
Hey BD >> whats good to use on scuffed up nose on these guys /gals? polysporin? certain type i know forget which one to use Thanks
SSD has always been my goto but you have to get it from a vet
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter OK TY Much
can you get away with using only the springtails?? (it's hard to get isopods where I live)
Would this size enclosure be big enough for a veiled chameleon
Hi Shauna. For an adult veiled, I recommend at least a 24x24x48 enclosure. If you can go bigger, great!
In a lot of your videos I see you using ghostwood and grapevine for tropical setups. Wouldn’t they mold? Everything I’ve heard said to just stick to stuff like cork bark and driftwood for humid setups.
If you have spring tails they should eat the mold up once their numbers get up
But won’t the mold build up at the top of the wood if you are doing an aroboreal setup? The springtails won’t really be able to get to it.
Very nice. I’m working on re-hardscaping my 40 gl/brder Azureus tank. It’s going to be a cork bark scape. Where can I get nice unique, sized cork bark?
Hi qjbaker, Thank you and that build sounds amazing! We do offer cork bark in various sizes and have some bundle deals as well. Here's the link to our website : www.thebiodude.com/search?type=product&q=cork
Neherpetoculture.com has some good stuff for cheap as well.
The Bio Dude Josh Halter Thank you. I’m also acquiring two RETFs soon. Is a drainage layer a requirement for them. Will your Terra Firma work with a substrate on top and leaf litter as a final layer?
Dude, how are things going with the supergrow? Im into egg crate but sg just seems cool. Please advise.
Its going great! Ill be doing an updated video soon
I have an xo terria for my python and my baby bested dragon what type of do tarria do you prefer for a skink
Hi Dp squad Gang. It is up to you and the specie of skink. I tend to prefer Exo Terra enclosures as they're aesthetically pleasing.
That biggie if a frog ingest any substrate ? i tamp down my substrates & keep well dampened to hold down & make humidity> open screen top 1/2 covered. gotta let that UVB in. Ure sprayers are on auto spray how many x a day & duration each spray? thx
Good evening, as long as your frog is not sick, or have any sort of consistent immune suppression from improper husbandry you have nothing to worry about, as long as they are not consistently eating it. For this enclosure, the mister goes off for about 50 seconds BID.
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter TY > i think id like to use 3 inch or so just coco fiber plants wont be as prolific but danger of impaction a cxoncern> Tong feed? Or Cup feed do they accept for you?
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter when go to coco fiber im wonderin whats givin alot of snails? jungle floor or straight coco fiber? think maybe put in micrwave awhile be4 using? Co2 after geckos frogs out of way?
Impaction usually happens when the animals immune system is repressed. Coco fiber can be a dangerous game with amphibians. I see all too often that the coco fiber gets water logged and stagnant which can cause bacterial and fungal infections in your frogs. Depending on the frog I recommend our Terra Flora or Terra Fauna substrate. I would not use CO2 for amphibians. Sometimes snails will be found in enclosure and unless they are in a dart frog enclosure, they're usually harmless.
dude that piece of cork you used jesus christ
Nice use of the exo terra tank man.
Appreciate that ; )
do you sell moss covered cork?
🤔 This is like those pet shops with nice tanks BUT you ( can't ) see the animals ‼️
The point is for them to be confortable haha. I have a Brachypelma Emilia (mexican red leg tarantula). She blocks her burrow for weeks at a time when she gets ready for a molt... seeing her pop out all of a sudden is the greatest feeling. For me reptile keeping isn't about me, it's about them. If they are comfortable, then I'm happy!
BD The Backs of I believe 2 of the females had Pits on them. Whats that from? elnatural or fungus or bact ? Just askin looked funky
Those are actually spots - Typical with this species. 100% ok
where to get this tank
JD’s Exotics exo terra sell them
When your facing the camera and talking you need to look at the camera
I have up to 3 cameras rolling at once.
The Bio Dude Josh Halter oh ok got it, sorry 😅
Hey are you selling any Animals Yet? Or will you be soon?
Is this exp Terra to big for a green tree python? Or emerald boa????
Hi Kay M. It would be great for either of those species. I would go slightly bigger if possible for an adult.
The Bio Dude Josh Halter what size enclosure would you recommend.
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Are you going to have any chinese gliders for sale soon?
Hi nahh nah. I'm not sure. I don't have any eggs at the moment.
The Bio Dude Josh Halter okay, just thought id ask, they are very neat, definitely look great in a terrarium.
josh i have a question i want to keep peters banded skinks and i want to know if they need to be kept on your firma or sahara they do spend their days under the substrate but they are a desert animal any help would be great thnx
thank you
hey biodude> do u add heat pad or any lo watt lamps for heat ? keep room at 70-72 ambient> not tropical correct? i saw u posted 70-80s? wonder how thrive with/without a heat source??
I do not use any supplemental heating pad for these guys, I do provide a minor basking spot.
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter OK TY
BD
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter im goin with plexi glass on 1/2 top exxo so not to block uvb from 24 inch zoo med T5's
29 dislikes? WTF is wrong to the world?
Can you take more time on your builds
What difference does it make?
Yea he's always in a rush
He runs his own business what do you expect? Amazing setup seeing it only took him 18 minutes from soil to stocked
@@raphaelsv5058 SO What damn nice o him to give time he gives to show & tell how to do it> YOU take the TIME to show more then. Negative you are Inappropriate comment
@@joewall5138 Yes Sir!!
I have a question, i have had tons of springtails, now they all disapeared! I dont have frogs in the tank yet so, i gues they found a hiding spot but i just want ur thought of it.
Loki Sigurdsson its all good my isopods are seen more often even in the treefern panels, and no its not too dry, i mist twice a day and im able to do it only once a day, but i want to be sure with the mosses. Its 24/7 standing on 99% humidity its not broken i have seen it drop down a few times. I have a waterstream in it aswell as a aquatic heater in the false bottom wich will increase the vaporizing water into humidity
Loki Sigurdsson under the wood/waterstream there is a big part the lights wont reach, that wont dry out either, i mean i couldnt find any isopods and now they are everywhere. Same for the springtails earlier, i didnt even put springtails in my tank, they traveled with some plants but they took over and now they are nowhere to be seen, maybe all piled up under the ground cuz i mixed some cutten leaflitter in the soil with normal leaflitter on top
Loki Sigurdsson but defenitly weird, i gues cuz my water bowl dried out where they usualy piled on the water they moved to another fully wet place, probaly under the log or something
Hi BD> Look like tough frogs > they have strong legs & limbs same as in wild? ya'd think in Captive maybe not as much so? they handled a long stretch o the legs well? Nice set up for sure
As long as they are being fed properly and maintained properly, the unique capabilities they have as animals should be quite viable in the captive setting.
@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter cool
I would freak out so bad if that was in my house, just because I am an arachnophobe... nuh-uh, no way!
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4:54 out of context looks like hes selling meth