So I built a terrarium for my sons White's Tree Frog in a 29g high tank, with a false bottom and a waterfall/creek. Planted it with some plants and moss. I guess it's been up several months now and I'm sure there isn't enough air flow in there. Also the stream seems to leak into the surrounding soil, and in spite of the false bottom, the moss is too wet and molding. I shut down the waterfall and drained the bottom of the tank a few weeks ago, just put in a water dish, but it's still too wet. How can I get some air movement going in this tank? I have a screen top. This pic is from the first week it was set up...doesn't look quite as good now lol...
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Soggy yucky dying moss
jleahl
May 04, 2006 12:27 PM
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scaledhabitats
May 04, 2006 03:45 PM
if that is pillow moss, you will need to take it out and gently squeeze it to wring the excess water out.just take it in your hand and press lightly until the moisture comes out. dont twist it. you should see the color change from a dull brown to a nicer green right away.
i have not had great luck with that type of moss myself. also what are you using under the moss? it looks like soil to me. if so try something like spaghnum moss or "bed a beast" coconut shavings.
how much of your screen top is actually open, are there lights, etc on top? is there a fan in the room? ceiling or otherwise? if not put a small fan in the room. it doesnt have to be pointed inside the cage, movement of air in the room will find its way into the cage.
also make sure no part of the false bottom is sagging into the water below. this will sponge water up into the substrate.
Harlan
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