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*sighs* Any ideas as to what might be good?

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amber

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Yes, you're probably getting bored of seeing this, but here it is again.

The ideas I have kicking around so far are:

First, repair the 18" cube viv.

Use the UGF slatted tray to make a slightly raised level, upon which the substrate (coco substrate) will sit.
The raised "floor" will cover just over half, maybe a bit more of the normal floor.

The waterfall will sit on the base floor.

The base floor under the tray will be flooded, just under 2" of water - so that it covers the entire base, and around the waterfall.

Under the raised floor, I will have a little aquarium filter - not only will it "polish" the water, but it will keep it moving, and supply the reservoir for the waterfall - keeping the watersupply and reservoir fresh.
I can easily do water changes then, and I can raise a section of flooring to remove and clean the filter.

(it sounds complicated, but really, it isn't - it's all lift outable for when I need to clean it)

I'll use Sphagnum moss and some nylon mosquito netting to make it climb-uppable to the raised floor, and the moss trails a little in the water.

It won't be a thick thick substrate, but I intend to make lots of hideyholes and levels with bogwood, slate and corkbark, and plants.

I'm also going to pop a foodbowl in to make life easier.

Anyway - I'm trying to look for something a bit unusual, that might enjoy this layout - I want to see if ti works lol, and I have most of the stuff.
I already keep axolotl, and am prepared for any oddities and needs animals might chuck my way.

However, I'm stumped.
Help?
 
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andy

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Hi Amber, i think i can follow what you'd like to do with this setup. I must say it sounds more like a dart frog tank than anything else. Take a look at the dart frog forums and their vivarium sections.
 
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amber

Guest
Hmm. I was pondering Bombina Orientalis personally.
However, I will nose about on the dart frogs too...

As you can see, I'm COMPLETELY undecided, so I'm just nosing for ideas.
 
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amber

Guest
Well, I'm getting the glass replaced shortly, and the cracked corner sealed and strengthened - so I may be able to start before christmas!

I'm pretty decided on the Bombina - with 1.5" of water in the reservoir.

I've got the plates, but I need to seal them together yet.
 
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