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finally ready to start on RETF tank....... where to start

porkchop48 Aug 22, 2005 08:18 AM

How much gravel should i put in the bottom? And them i have coconut husk to put in it how much should i use if that... I am making very small progress but atleast i am making some progress. Thanks again guys. What do i put after the coconut stuff

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gbjk Aug 23, 2005 05:16 AM

I wouldn't treat it quite so much like a formula.

Personally I didn't use gravel at all - I used orchid bar and moss peat as a substrate, with live moss over it.

http://www.kodetortoise.com/frogs/terrarium/

The frogs are more than happy in there, and the plants are growing well:

http://www.kodetortoise.com/frogs/others/

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