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Posted 10/6/2009 10:11:55 PM
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the title doesn't lie...  it's fish safe... Frog safe?
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Posted 10/7/2009 5:57:42 AM


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Usually when something is "fish safe" then it can be okay for frogs. For example the "Great Stuff pond" from homdepot is okay for fish, therefore many froggers are using it for frogs.

I would suggest trying a google search to be sure, I will do it too.

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Posted 10/7/2009 6:48:42 AM


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You can also use also use organic potting soil... My redeye is in an all natural planted terrarium, with a mix of organic potting soil and coconut husk and a hydroton drain layer...

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Posted 10/7/2009 7:46:41 AM
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Yep, my crestie is in something similar. organic potting soil is good stuff! mine has a bit of eco earth mixed in, and river pebbles in the water area.
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Posted 10/7/2009 9:58:33 AM
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Okay, thanks... that's what I figured anyway.  I'm kind of switching my FBT over from a somewhat naturalish habitat that just wasn't working in the way of cleaning... waaaay too hard to clean.   Wasn't set up very right or very good though.   I think it wouldn't be so hard if I had something bigger than a 10 gallon... maybe in the future though.

(P.S. it's aquarium liquid fertilizer, you know, it goes in the water... it's not like it is dirt or anything like that.  It's for any water plants you would put in there... like anacharis or something)

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Posted 10/7/2009 1:57:23 PM


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i never used anything for my plants (maybe that is why they are dead/dying) Ah, FBT do you have pics? I would suggest anything smaller than a 10gallon long, or a tub measuring around a 10 gallons length

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0.0.1 Dendrobates Azureus

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Posted 10/7/2009 11:37:51 PM
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you've seen pics of my FBTs... i was under a diff. username, but I forgot it... HAHA....

I'll probably have to make a new account because this one seems messed up...

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hmmm, well i always like to see pics of setups. I have my 3FBTs in a 20long with a half and half setup. I wish i just did a full aquatic setup though, I am trying to redo it.

Anyway, do you have a page for your FBT? as you can see in my signature, I have a link to Cricket's (male)

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1.0.0 Dendrobates Tinctorius Powder Blue
0.0.1 Dendrobates Azureus

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Posted 12/5/2009 1:23:59 PM


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it should be ok. i wouldnt suggest putting a lot in though.

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I always trust API for my aquarium needs, and all of their products work great fro my 20 gallon aquarium. I don't think it'll do any harm for your fbt.

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