How to create a poison dart frog bioactive terrarium. Self cleaning, self maintaining

[@OfficialGblu]

Just got my plants today looking amazing can’t wait to see grow 😊

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Love to hear it, keep us updated!

[@ashInTheWoods]

This is so comprehensive and concise! Awesome work. I'd love to see a follow-up on how the moss and plants grew in!

[@thehappywanderer4230]

Wow! The ghostwood looks incredible!! Hard to find pieces like the one in this video!

[@andrewtatetopg9425]

Pretty easy tbh

[@m.j.7703]

When Josh said twerk it, and then immediately corrected himself! Had me laughing so hard! Nice setup tho. I think the frogs will love it.

[@Currentttttt.]

As soon as I heard that I ran to the comments lmao

[@AlexsAgamids]

You forgot to show how the drainage layer can be "drained" when it overflows. Otherwise. Good video!

[@ribbonoosehood6597]

I think it has to do with making a small hole and adding a few things to that hole, if what I remember from other tutorials is correct

[@jhowardsupporter]

how do you drain it?

[@TooKray]

@@jhowardsupporter I'd imagine you stick a hose in the corner. Same way you drain a fish tank.

[@jhowardsupporter]

@@TooKray oh. I've got a fish tank here and today is water change day so that was a stupid I was asking.

[@allisong5159]

I know it's old but you could also use a turkey baster/long dropper to reach down under the substrate against the glass to the water basin. Or if you have an open pond, you could pull water out of that as it gets too high

[@bck2808]

This guy rocks...11:16 "evaluate humidity levels and then twerk if I have to" I'm hooked on this bio dude, keep it up brother!

[@K5MOW]

You do a great job on your videos!!!!!!!!!

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Thanks Roger!

[@cloudblock2854]

Great products and I really respect that you don’t make them overpriced especially the bromeliads nice work

[@haustierone]

would love to see how this looks now

[@francischeefilms]

Hi, I've been growing broms for a long time and i think that the main reason why offsets die from rotting before getting roots is that people keep them far too wet. The cups should be wet but many broms hate having their roots too wet or the base gets too wet before it can take root. Many of the mini hybrid Neos will root fairly quickly especially if dipped into rooting hormone. Transplanting offsets is less likely to transmit disease into a tank. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying your rooted broms aren't a good idea, of course rooted ones will get going a lot quicker than non-rooted offsets. Great video!

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

You are absolutely right! I just hated ordering bromelids in the mail and receiving a 3" pup that is a pain in the ass to acclimate and get healthy. My goal is to make it easier for my peeps : )

[@HUNTENMASTA1337]

nice guide josh, always comprehensive and easy to understand. i had one question, for a drainage system, is drilling a hole into the exo terra tank a good idea, and using a bulk head system to drain the water out. Ive seen this kind of thing before but i was wondering if the exo terra's glass could handle drilling.

[@az2695]

this is the best vivarium video i have seen

[@DanielR559]

great video! would love an update video if possible.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Daniel, I gave this tank to a very close friend, I will see what I can do!

[@damndanno1181]

I love the fact that all your plants are so huge and healthy I got plants from 3 different companies so far and the pants are so damn small it's annoying good setup DUDE!

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Thank you!

[@cassalamon]

7:47, that looks like instant ramen, would instant ramen work?

[@asifar1]

Lol

[@bck2808]

slow cook ramen is preferred

[@jaredhowell7536]

@Coby Dickes that sounds horrid 😂

[@ms.zoeinfirst]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm going to get everything I need from your website for sure! I'm hopefully getting my frogs in a couple weeks, and this helped so so so much!

[@nicolereplogle6076]

I really liked your idea of using coconut halves as a pond or hide...less than a week after building my vivarium both my coconut halves are getting little white wispy hairs coming out from the outer surface and I'm getting concerned. Is that normal?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

HI Nicole. If it's spiderweb looking, it's completely normal and not a bad growth. Springtails help keep that in check. They will eat it for you. You can remove it if you like, but it's not necessary.

[@nicolereplogle6076]

The Bio Dude Josh Halter Thanks!!

[@bloodknot1017]

very impressed with everything - the Dude abides indeed!

[@veesentdaysendz8113]

Another awesome setup my dude!! Love these videos!!!

[@ey8648]

0:00 'GO'

[@gary9732]

hi my Q is can you use a hydroponic lights which the lights have red blue white all in one 14w 225 lumins what do think of these for my plant growth in my dart frog tank

[@zainkhan-xn9eo]

I wish the products could ship to the UK :(

[@tabathaholtz8626]

You can get 99% of this stuff at a hydroponics shop for much cheaper.

[@andrewtatetopg9425]

@@tabathaholtz8626 Thank you. Go to NeHerp instead lol.

[@andrewtatetopg9425]

Ohhhh you don't want to use his products.

[@ghostlysi]

Where do you get your isopods or springtails?Also, which ones do I buy for which biome?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

I breed them all myself. There is a great Isopod Classifieds group on facebook from individuals that sell them year round. thebiodude.com sells about 1-2 months out of the year for shipping.

[@ЮлияФролова-о5р]

Hello! Could you please advise what water shall I use for dart frogs? What ph and gh?

[@AmalLivedHere]

I've learned so much, thank you

[@Gregorio621]

Bro, you lied. You did not later explain how to drain the water :/

[@kathryn5310]

Not a lie though

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

I’m going to get my first vivarium and “beginner” poison dart frogs…I’ll be ordering your kit…so much easier. Going to buy 3 frogs and put in an 12x12x18. Before I became disabled I was an avid gardener, so this will be fun!

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

How wonderful to hear! Would love to see once it is set up!

[@angelquinones4774]

Can you make a video on how to make terrarium for poison dart frog in the biopod.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Coming soon my friend!

[@ZMiltenberger]

Can you do an new video using exo terra dart frog terrarium? Would be great to see how you build one of them.

[@simonlanier3176]

Could I put springtails in a dart frog tank that has a waterfall? I like the idea of a clean up crew but I would also like to make a waterfall for my tank.

[@simonlanier3176]

Would the springtails just get killed by the water?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

You can do that Just make sure your water stays clean!

[@simonlanier3176]

+The Bio Dude Josh Halter awesome thank you

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Could you or someone please recommend a good vine type plants . Something I could plant near a piece of wood and it’ll grow up or down that item..thanks for your help

[@jeb4373]

Ficus scandens for example. Just bind it to the wood and it will look great!

[@danielleb.7055]

Hey can you show how you drain if there is too much water

[@1gdsmguy]

You can drill the side to install a drain or the bottom. as long as you use the right bit and water.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Diamond Bit . You can get them from HD for like $25.

[@Tyrack9420]

Is that monkey pod self cleaning? Does the moss filter the water or do you have to change it daily?

[@fawxxx5975]

Do you have any plans to ever ship to the UK?xx

[@machine8834]

Do you know what jump cuts are? Just wondering.

[@flamesofexuro]

I have a question! So i started a small bio active 10 gal for dart frogs (havent got the frogs yet) ive been buying the supplys and stuff so i started it up i jusg dont have a mister yet so i been misting it my self but now after almost 2 weeks i noticed the water has been pooling up past the drainage layer, so my question is how do u keep that from happening when u have to constantly mist to keep up humidity?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Yamil, that is a great question. Since you never want the DL to exceed the top, you can simply take a small Tube and siphon out of the corner to drain the excess.

[@71499lion]

Do your LED's also function as a source of UVB for the animals (animals in general not limited to frogs at all)?

[@HUNTENMASTA1337]

im not him but its general knowledge that LED's dont have UVB in them

[@dmedford5]

Is there a reason you don't put backgrounds in your tanks? I'm setting up a tank now and debating on if I should do s background or not. I'm referring to the whole foam and silicone thing.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Because my tanks don't need that compensation : D

[@ribbonoosehood6597]

I've been looking into vivariums and bioactive tanks and so far you're the first to not use a background, I think I might go along with your style for more desert animals since a background wouldn't look or feel as nice/necessary.

[@trevorbraden5448]

I just did a foamed background and it absolutely sucked it looks good but it didn't cure in some spots when I used the dry lock.... and I prepped the hell out of it I cut it all down no smooth spots and still had wet spots from the dry lock after 3 days.... I won't do another one..... I like the simplicity of how he did his......

[@elo4690]

What are the best plants that you sell for white's tree frogs?

[@dr1nk3l3ach8]

How tall is the ground layer?? I found a tank and I wanna know if 4 inches is enough for all that😅

[@NeoStrikevoiceover]

Bromeliads.... how do you mount them and what would you mount them in????

[@victan0911]

hi may i know the springtail and friutfly will escape from to gap of vent on bottom?? because i see the substrate too close with the vent ....

[@zer0coolninja887]

i enjoy listening to this man sharing knowledge. i learned a lot thanks for the great helpful content for newbies like me

[@user-tb4sl4ex2q]

Very helpful! I have some questions. I want to set up a red eyed tree frog terrarium and I was wondering, do I even need mistking? I am just a kid who really likes plants and frogs but doesn’t have $130 to drop on a mister..... Second question: in the description on your website for the moss spores it says to use just distilled water and not tap water. When can I use normal people water on the moss? Thanks! I probably won’t have this set up for another year because we’re moving soon but I love doing research and I am going to try to save up at least $400 because these frog terrariums are COSTY.

[@BreadOnDeckk]

11:13 bro got me on the floor lmfao

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

I dig it lol 👍

[@BreadOnDeckk]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter good, also i wanted to ask you about the moss spores you sprinkled on a seed pod this one time.. what are they and where could i get em, i live in the eu so i sadly can’t buy em from ya directly, got any tips?

[@Ferdinalchandra]

Thank you

[@isaacixtupe8983]

For a vivarium and/or terrarium whats more effective glass or acrylic?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

I always used glass.

[@cassalamon]

For the bromeliads could I remove the dirt and put it on wood or does it need to be in the ground?

[@LukinsNotmanMusic]

It’s depends on what type of bromilliad it is.

[@andrewtatetopg9425]

@@LukinsNotmanMusic He's talking about the overpriced Neoregelia this guy sells on his website. Yes, you can and should put them on wood. The BioDude doesn't know how to make backgrounds or do anything that is moderately difficult DIY so he has to resort to planting them in the ground, which isn't good.

[@enriquesexotics9095]

Elijah Yurkovsky don’t disrespect josh

[@HeartTheBodyMovement]

do you guarantee no unwanted critters in the leaves?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

We do not. We sort them, store them and rotate them and inspect them prior to bagging. Selling leaves in the scale that we do is actually quite challenging to do sustainably and ethically.

[@HeartTheBodyMovement]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter do you mean you have a higher demand for leaves then supply currently?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

@@HeartTheBodyMovement That and sorting, bagging and having good leaves are very challenging.

[@toyaburns1799]

Hey, Josh I love how through you are in your videos! So I have a albino pacman frog. I dont know how old It Is or if its Male or female? And to make a video stating how to determine for either question. Thank-you

[@claudious7874]

By "self cleaning" and "self maintaining" does this mean that you will never have to clean the tank?

[@walkerfloyd7145]

Claudious you still have to spot clean urates

[@Sacrificed4]

hey josh.. i got a question.. i will make a tank for raitomeya and i know thy will climb a lot.. the question is, the tank is 23 inch high.. to get 78,8 degrees to the very bottom, i have to take a 40watt lamp.. that cause over 80 degrees from the mittle to the top.. is that ok? sorry for my bad english, im from Austria :) your vids are very helpful, i hope you will send your products to eu in the near future

[@dianepicard6198]

Did you put a heating pad at the bottom,

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Negative, they like it cooler and I would not recommend an UTH with a drainage layer. It will crack the bottom of the tank.

[@user-tb4sl4ex2q]

Very helpful

[@kylemalloy1904]

How exactly would you go about draining water from the drainage layer ?

[@salsammy37]

Hey Josh, what’s the website so I can order some products

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

www.thebiodude.com, thanks for the support dude

[@othervice]

How you drain the excess water out of a terrarium set up like this?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hey hey! theres a few options we have described in one of the Dudes blogs here! i shall link it! let me know if you have any further questions! www.thebiodude.com/blogs/how-do-i-create-a-bioactive-vivarium/how-do-i-drain-my-drainage-layer

[@ladapaburk]

Wish it could ship to Sweden :(

[@iljazinger1689]

Hi! Me and my boyfriend are trying to build our first dart frog terrarium. We've got almost everything at home now, but we're not entirely sure what to use for lightning. We want to use real plants. We've been told we then need to have a uvb light for plants, lamp for warmth and a normal lamp. Is this all necessary? I thought I saw you using only one light. Please let us know!

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hi Ilja, for a planted bio-active vivarium you need 2- 3 different lights. You need your: heat source, depending on species ; and UVB for your animals as well as a grow light for your plants. The UVB lighting used for reptiles does not produce the right level of Kelvins and Lumens to promote healthy plant growth. We do sell a product called a "Grow&Glow" light that is specialized to meet the needs of your plants. You can find it on our website at TheBioDude.com

[@kurtis45000]

Love your videos do you have one for amazon milk frogs or one that would be the same as another frog

[@regpollock9403]

Where can I buy the kit with all stuff you have shown?

[@danielleb.7055]

Reg Pollock go to the biodude.com. Just ordered all my stuff for my ball pythons tank! They have great customer service so far!

[@polyhedralman7604]

It is stupid to put misting system in the back of terrarium. Is it cool to have front doors all in drops? Why not to replace it?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

That and depending on where you have the nozzles the consistent shaking can mess up the front doors (hinges) eventually - word to the wise with Exo Terra's their door hinges are cheap and the less shaking/messing with occured the longer they last.

[@polyhedralman7604]

Is there such a strong shaking that it can damage the hinges? And how long does it takes to ruin them with this way? Maybe there is another type of nozzles that dont shaking so hard?(or, i think, it depends on the pump).

[@polyhedralman7604]

plus, if you are not using distilled water you will have front glass full of mineral settling from ordinary tap water

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

You should never use tap water with a mist king anyway. I only use RO or distilled.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Its just the vibration of the tubes themselves when the water decides to push through. Even though it is not 'shaking' it is still causing vibrations that can hurt the hinges/doors long term

[@lenny8911]

What should I use for dart frog lighting

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

You can try using these LED's They work great for dart frog terrrariums www.thebiodude.com/collections/leds

[@coltonhoward7411]

high Josh big fan im in need of an led for my dart frogs setup sad u sold out of yours

[@hredjragon3005]

Great videos Josh... I enjoy them alot. I am interested in dart frogs and I'm the "study first" kinda hobbyist and your channel is doing me perfectly... Keep up the good work. I have a question though.... the monkey bowls...are they a type of clay?...and where can I aquire them? Thank you

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

They are honestly like a piece of wood. Since they are a seed pod they have that wooden, pours nature but most of them hold water!

[@timkohai]

What is the size/ dimensions of this tank you're working on?

[@johnbagley1315]

Nice and helpful

[@charlizard2166]

Hey, what are the dimensions for the third tank on the top row?

[@johnbagley1315]

I am currently just getting back into the lizards and frog hobby, i have a new 55 gal tank i have been debating on using for poison dart frogs what would you recommend and quantities of all of the substrates to put into that I am disabled so I have plenty of time and I'm very meticulous over taking care of my animals I do understand that's terrarium is a better way to go or even just smaller tanks I tried flying by a dude. Com online and Google just won't pick it up please any advice would be appreciated

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hi John Iwould be glad to help you! For a 55 Gallon kit I would recommend this kit here for Dart Frogs = www.thebiodude.com/collections/terra-flora-bioactive-kit/products/terra-flora-bioactive-kit-55-gallon

[@johnbagley1315]

I just noticed the mistke put in that paragraph i was using talk to text sorry about that, i will be making an order in the very near future ty for your prompt answer

[@danieldoty1073]

What size ghost wood would you call that? Just wondering because I’m gunna order that size

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

24"

[@paigebice900]

Do you plan on making the custom glass lid yourself?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

When I can figure out how to ship them, yes!

[@zachhale9881]

What is the size of this tank, or where can I get one for myself? Thanks

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

This is an 18 x 18 x 24 Exo Terra. You can find them at your local pet stores or online.

[@nikostavropoulos1095]

another great video Josh! (it's niko btw) I've been looking into darts and i was wondering where you would recommend buying them now that you don't sell them? Thanks

[@magoo970]

His tanks look ok but not as good as the spray foam method. For people that want something for refined for a home decoration i would look at that.

[@Fiachbuay1987]

But the spray foam method isn't really organic or self-sustaining.

[@nathanfugleberg325]

@@Fiachbuay1987 The foam method can definitely be used in a self sustaining bioactive setup as well

[@Fiachbuay1987]

@@nathanfugleberg325 oh that's awesome! I didn't know. Thank you!

[@AquariumCop]

WATCHED liked shared on Google + great job dude!🙌

[@ajmmz802]

Dude i fucking love your vids keep up the work do u have a crested gecko paladrium vid?

[@samjoe1364]

U ship to Canada, I would love to setup a cage like that

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hi Sam Joe. We do not ship internationally at this time. We are working very hard on it.

[@thekatt...]

I know, eh ?!! We have some strict import laws.

[@jake8283]

What do you do for draining the water?

[@zulantic]

A quite common option is to siphon the water out by using a flexible tubing

[@troublingleaf]

I'm guessing the answer is no, completely random thought but might as well ask the question!😂 Would it be safe to grow small food plants like chillies in a dart frog enclosure? Chillies are probably a bad example as they could potentially burn the frogs.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

I probably would not, no. For the safety of yourself and your critters.

[@NCPino]

4:30 Lol didn't look like the water spread evenly through the bag :)

[@IanStinnett]

What size tank is this

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

18 18 24

[@Dododudes300]

Nice room

[@cassalamon]

Did anyone else see the pug in the bottom right at 10:43 and 11:52

[@enriquesexotics9095]

Yea I love him

[@michaelangeloalejandro1760]

hey gud am josh can I request. can u do a video bioactive setup in a green tree python .tnkz bro

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Its coming!

[@lynbennetts5846]

I feel like going out rescuing frogs now🥰

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

we would recommend getting captive bred animals for health reasons. There are a large number of reptile shows, like HERPS @ herpshow.net!

[@livehappy08]

I'll "twerk it", uh, I mean "tweak it"...

[@cassalamon]

livehappy08 I was just about to comment that, why do you think he said that (Lenny face)

[@the_animal_ark]

livehappy08 yeah ha. Funny. 😂😂

[@reageerbuisje5391]

It was hard not to laugh at that haha

[@kingmal5010]

Do you ship to the uk and if you do how much does the shipping cost.

[@devilking-zh8og]

The shipping cost will be high. The biodude office is in Texas and I live in Ohio and the shipping cost for me is over 150.00 but then again I did order a lot from him.

[@adammoore251]

Malek Animal Id imagine importing live soil with possible invasive species and fungi in it would be a big no no.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

I Can't ship internationally, sorry.

[@samjoe1364]

Do u ship to Canada???

[@janforcel4722]

Does the kit come with isopods in 2018

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Negative!

[@janforcel4722]

The Bio Dude Josh Halter ok thank you

[@mirabirdy2711]

how often do you have to clean the terrarium?!

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hi Mirabirdy. I don't. That's the beauty of being bioactive, it's self cleaning and maintaining. Every now and them I will clean the glass or spot pic poop off the sides with arboreal animals like tree frogs, but as long as my biome is healthy and thriving there's no need. The micro and macrofauna do that for me.

[@mirabirdy2711]

The Bio Dude Josh Halter oh really? That’s interesting!! Thank you for your response.

[@michaelrosario546]

What about draining the water when the levels get too high. I think you forgot to add that like you said you would.

[@GravHits]

10:13 Did he just say "right miau"?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Affirmative.

[@wa5780]

Great vid tank looks great

[@arachnivuetarantulasunlimi7415]

do you have other bromelaids

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hi Arachnivue. We usually get a random selection from our supplier, but if you're looking for something specific, please reach out to our Customer Service at [e-mail]. We would be happy to check our stock for you.

[@AquariumCop]

thanks for sharing! awesome shirt!

[@TroyGoldberg]

I just can’t with this video... 😂

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

LOL

[@TroyGoldberg]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter hey man no need to delete your comments on my video in the car, it was a terrible video, Atleast it held some pretty good information for hobbyists concerned about lighting for poison dart frogs and the plants that thrive in their habitats...

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

@@TroyGoldberg fair. I saw that comment and I was like ummmm -- I did business with you a LONG time ago and I didn’t really understand your comment above. I posted it then I was like that’s childish so I deleted it. I create simple videos that people can relate to and help newbies. I love your channel and the art you create so I did t understand the feedback being given from your end because I’m not sure what I did wrong.

[@abrahamnutrition]

Josh i notice you are not really into backgrounds. is this because they are really not necessary nor practical? I guess especially when doing many tanks. What about dripwalls or waterfalls? Prob. again not necessary.

[@emmacorry9302]

Would this be a suitable environment for salamanders?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Not really. They like to burrow. You would want to use Firma w/ no DL

[@tomorrowme3133]

Do you sell in europe?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Unfortunately, not at this time.

[@ewandaniel5690]

I love 0:00 its amazing

[@IanStinnett]

Do you not need a heat lamp

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Not for dart frogs. They like it cooler!

[@JamAMartinez]

Do you ship to canada?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Not yet!

[@underbossgecko2635]

The Bio Dude Josh Halter damn I'm Canadian and I was like "I NEED DAT STUFF FOR THE BUGS AND DEM ISOPODS AND SPRINGTAILS"- Then I read this comment and I now I cri everytim