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A buddy and I are building a large enclosure for my dart frogs, and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas, pictures, websites that might give us some ideas.

I'm wondering about whether to use glass or acrylic too. Any help would be appreciated.

Tom

0.0.2 Leucs
2.2 Auratus
1.3 Azureus

My first dart frog tank was built from scratch. I had many of the same questions as you: acrylic or glass, front opening or top, etc. Below is a link to some pics and comments on how I built my tank. I am currently working on a second one of a slightly different design: mostly plywood with a hinged front opening.

I personally like working with glass over acrylic because it does not scratch as readily, it is far less expensive, and readily available locally when compared to acrylic. Plus, I have no experience working with acrylic, and would hate to ruin my tank half way through. Finally, acrylic is known to warp under humidity and heat.

Just my thoughts.

Building a Terrarium From Scratch

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Purveyor of Trivialities and Fine Nonsense

That's beautifully planted..WOW
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Uroplatus sikorae 1.1
Uroplatus henkeli
Ball python
Hogg Island Boa Constrictor
Several species of tarantula

Thanks, Viper! It is always nice to receive a compliment. However, it is well within everyone's capability here to create a similar setup, as you can tell from the humble beginnings of this tank below.

That is what I love about this hobby . . . even a novice can have great success with both the terrarium and the frogs if a few simple rules are followed, and homework is done.

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Purveyor of Trivialities and Fine Nonsense

I could probably do something this lovely except I'm lacking some Osage orange wood.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

4 D. auratus blue
5 D. galactonotus pumpkin orange splash back
5 D. imitator
6 D. leucomelas
4 D. pumilio Bastimentos
4 D. fantasticus
4 P. terribilis
4 D. reticulatus
4 D. castaneoticus

What's special about the osage orange wood?

Osage orange is one of the very hard, dense woods that are resistant to rot and last a long time in a damp terrarium.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

4 D. auratus blue
5 D. galactonotus pumpkin orange splash back
5 D. imitator
6 D. leucomelas
4 D. pumilio Bastimentos
4 D. fantasticus
4 P. terribilis
4 D. reticulatus
4 D. castaneoticus

this is a beautiful set up and beautiful frogs! it inspires me good work, and good luck