Poison Dart Frog Bioactive Vivarium Set Up Tutorial

How I built my bioactive vivarium for my Fine Spot Luecomelas bumble bee dart frogs!
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[@coricognitions]

idk why but i find it really ironically cute that a bearded tattooed man spent so much effort to make little frogs happy

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

This comment made me smile! I just love animals and they really bring a sense of joy into my life. So I feel it’s best to put the effort back into the best care that I can for them! Thanks for taking the time to watch my content! 🤟🫠

[@cooliipie]

It's called being a guy. We have something called hobbies and interests. Women...

[@coricognitions]

@@cooliipie i'm sure your non-existant girlfriend loves to enjoy them with out babe. imagine being this lonely that you feel the need to comment this under womens' comments.

[@shannarobertson5975]

​@@cooliipieI wanted to ask where the irony in it was because beards and tattoos do not define a person but 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@cooliipie]

@@shannarobertson5975 I guess you didn't understand my comment. I'm saying guys are interested in things. Just because they have a beard or tattoos doesn't mean it will change their interests and other things. Also I can tell this person has never been to a reptile expo, most of the people including women are covered in tattoos. So the comment is very odd to me. Personally I'm against tattoos but I'm just saying I don't see how that defines what people are interested in

[@emilymufasa7168]

honestly the most satisfying and impressive bioactive vivarium I’ve ever seen. Absolutely incredible.

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! It’s probably my most sastified one I’ve made. With how the moss slurry turn out I couldn’t have been more happy

[@michaelchatary8381]

This is the most beautiful bioactive setup I have ever seen! Man, I need to try that moss slurry.

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Thank you very much I! It’s super awesome just have a good light l, keep moist and patience

[@christianleeperrr7641]

Bro that was so impressive! I kept critiquing and disagreeing with decisions, (I know nothing about vivarium keeping) and by the end you proved you had a vision already in your head and brought it to existence. Shocked

[@leilafranco6822]

Aight lol bro

[@carlandaimeeworden2814]

Hi Ryan, Hi from England. Just wanted to take the time to tell you how great your style of YouTubing is. The kids are very engaged and my wife and I think your hilarious. Great pace of videos, plenty of info without dragging it out and losing our interest. Definitely our favourite pet KZbinr! Keep up the good work pal🤙

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Dude, thank you so much for the kind words and encouragement I really do try my best to make my channel a pleasant watching experience! Also thank you for taking your precious time to watch my content!🙌

[@brieksmits8257]

Can a buy a terruim from you 😅

[@emeraldeyez2282]

First time seeing your channel... Loved your build here!! Absolutely amazing and you seemed to make it much more simple of a process than some of the other suggestions I have been seeing... I am extremely new to this scene but I want to get into this so bad... You are very good at what you do and I learned a lot from you... thank you so much!!! Love your style... saved this one to my favorites. God bless...

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Hey you should totally get into it as it’s really rewarding when you finishing making a beautiful vivarium and seeing your frogs thrive in it! Just take your time when making all of the build! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my content!🥹

[@M6st3rm6rk]

I really need to know will my dart frogs become poisonous if they eat the clean up crew

[@TerrariumCartel]

I’m pretty sure they won’t as the regular cleanup crew won’t have any toxins in them.

[@ericmartin601]

Awesome video. Where do you get your plants?

[@GSXRFOREVER]

Absolutely gorgeous… thanks for sharing!!! ✌🏼

[@Sam_falls_off_rocks]

love it im lokking into some dendrobates azures i apologize if i spelled that wrong

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

I have some Azures myself and just posted a build video for them the other day! Thanks for watching!🤙

[@sharkloving_aquarist]

THAT MOSS 🤯

[@kayakbandits9894]

Dude that is sweet! Unfortunately my frogs died a few years ago and I havent felt like messing with it again. But Im getting the itch thats how I found your video. I would call mine a vivarium since I had about 3" of water with small fish. It wasnt easy getting land over top of water. It worked but it was not the cleanest since alot of the substrate would bleed into the water. I may go with a small pond this time? Cheers

[@skittlesnacks]

What brown silicone do you use? Not sure what type to get that's safe.

[@danielleb.7055]

Thanks for showing us this awesome build. I'm a grown woman but I have to be immature, begonia phar..ding ha sorry I had too! Have a good day

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Hey thank you so much for taking the time to watch my content! 😌

[@kwvintorina]

That’s exactly what I thought when he said that

[@luimac7378]

For a cage this size and for that specific dart frogs can you only have a pair or have a few more?

[@justindeseranno3209]

Keep killing it Ryan love ya bud! And nice belly 6 mins in hahaha

[@hailcaesar8080]

Hi id love to try making my own moss smoothie to grow in my new vivarium! Where do you get from??

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Try Etsy!

[@alberto2alvarez14]

What kind of orchid bark is safe for my frogs

[@davispeltier2009]

Incredible video! I’m about to start working on a large bio active terrarium and this gave me tons of inspiration

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

I’m glad it gave you inspiration! Now go create something awesome!✌️🥳

[@foleydvm]

to house dart frogs you don't need a water source?

[@karlacross2945]

How did the Spanish moss hold?

[@cooliipie]

The moss on the wood looks incredible

[@johnsundermeyer9085]

Cool! I really like the moss

[@mrevp]

Java moss good soup 😅

[@puzzymasternawest3121]

Hey, I got the same light that you mentioned. How did you set up the 24 hr mode? I’ve been struggling with that.

[@Khizarshaikh-m3j]

😂

[@SlippyTweasel]

How long do they survive in that chemical soaked environment?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Forever

[@larakoch2156]

Hello Ryan, just stumbled across your channel today and I need to say it's amazing 😍 love how much work you put into everything and the set up looks so amazing 😍 just a little question. Have you ever used Xaxim in an enclosure? Currently waiting for a terrarium to arrive so I can also start on a Dendrobate enclosure 😊

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Hey thanks so much for taking the time to watch my content! I appreciate the kind words as well! To be honest I don’t know what Xaxim is?🥴. Which type of dart frog are you planning on getting?

[@larakoch2156]

@@mightymorphingreptiles it's a kind of fern that grew together and can be cut down and when watered it grows moss and other plants also can grow in it. (Sorry I'm not really good at explaining 😅) and I'll be getting Dendrobates auratus 😍

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

@@larakoch2156 sounds like a good plant I’ll have to look into it. My best friends has a auratus and I know he says the blue aratus are typically shy and hide a lot. But the green ones are pretty bold!

[@larakoch2156]

@@mightymorphingreptiles ohhh I see! Thanks for telling me! 😊 gonna see if I can get the green ones then

[@darrensmith6984]

Hey man I really loved the vid and it gave me a lot of ideas. What was the wire that you used to pin your vining plant to the background?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Hey I appreciate you watching the video! It is called garden wire. The metal kind. I’ll have to drop some Amazon links in the description

[@RachelWintjenBeachGecko]

My newest build had that awful melting period. I'm glad it wasn't just me 😆 time for me to go build another tank!!

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Right dude! I freakin hate how it does that literally every build has that melt stage! I’ll be sure to watch your updates through tik tok and ect! 🙃

[@zydoos5663]

This is an awesome vivarium. Makes me feel like the one im working on is shit cause the only plants I have access to is walmart plants and cant order anything cause all i have is cash lol. Trynna do a budget build so unfortunately that means I cant go all out. Doing a budget build cause I have just enough money to get all the conditions for the dart frog, but cant go over the top to make them that much more happy. Nevertheless they should do well once im all done. Got like 2 big plants and 1 golden pothos. Just ordered an auto misting system and humidity checker. Now just gotta get a lid and light. As well as some wood for them to climb on

[@ballistic350]

I might do one for some poison dart frogs that aren't actually poison lol 😅 something to look at in the living room, I'm gonna use some cannabis plant ..😅

[@naturalcreativity3388]

Is the expanding foam harmful to frogs?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

No it’s not when it’s fully cured out

[@desertrebelpyro9238]

Im going to set up my first bioactive my question is the bromeliads will grow in the foam like that ?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Good luck on your build. Wrap around the stem of the bromeliads in moist sphagnum moss and it will root eventually!✌️😎

[@desertrebelpyro9238]

@@mightymorphingreptiles thank you I appreciate it 🤙

[@Ian-yf3fo]

Yeah nice build! When you mixed that slurry up I thought “ nah that’s not going to work“….. yeah I was wrong. Great work. Looks the nuts. 👍

[@puzzymasternawest3121]

hey i have a question, how has the hygger light held up? im thinking about getiing it for my 18x18x18 exo terra dart frog.

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

It’s held up really great for me as you may have seen the update it the video that the moss grew well!

[@puzzymasternawest3121]

@@mightymorphingreptiles OK thanks for the help, do you think it would be good for my first ever vivarium build?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

@@puzzymasternawest3121 I think it would be a great first light. Fun fact this is my first dart frog build!🤫

[@puzzymasternawest3121]

@@mightymorphingreptiles with how it turned out I would think you make a Viv every week lol. And sorry to keep bothering you, but how do you keep it heated?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

@@puzzymasternawest3121 hey you’re not bothering me at all man! Appreciate the kind words! I do a lot of build and I have made terrariums/vivariums in the past! I don’t provide heating for my dart frogs keep it at room temperature in the low to mid 70s and you’re golden my dude!🐸🌱

[@cthulhucultist1173]

Okay maybe you can help me, I got my dart frog vivarium set up with plants and a reptirain mister, using the bioactive 18x18x18 with the drain at the bottom terrarium, the soil seems to be too wet so much so a lot of my plants have died off, the humidity keeps dropping, and there’s mold spots on my moss slurry. What am I doing wrong, and what do I do?

[@RenegadeModelRailroader]

Where did you find those plants ?! Amazing!!!

[@karma_aspirant]

beautiful! :) do you have no problems with the water that runs into the foam walls? i'm always worried about it, when i don't seal it 100%

[@MichaelEugenio]

That moss Slurry is rad . Did you mist it several times a day to keep it alive ?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

It is amazing yeah I misted it at least twice a day to keep it alive. I’ll eventually have to make a separate video on how to make it and grow it in a vivarium

[@MichaelEugenio]

@@mightymorphingreptiles please and thank you !!! I’ve seen other videos that don’t go into as much detail leaving me wanting to try several experiments. Your style of explanation would be greatly appreciated . Can’t wait for the next upload

[@juniperparla3584]

This is so inspiring! How often do you mist the moss to keep it from drying out? I so want moss in my little vivarium but it seems hard to get it to grow and stay lush.

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Hey thank you for taking the time to watch. I mist at least daily. Key to growing moss slurry is to keep it moist and under a good light! :)

[@JWinger62]

@@mightymorphingreptiles Ok what do you consider to be a good light? Like how many lumens or lux?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

@@JWinger62 I have a link to the light that I use in the description. Same one in the video I use to grow the moss

[@JWinger62]

@@mightymorphingreptiles Oh! Should of looked at that before asking. Sorry about that. Thanks for the reply tho.

[@Jeffdelgado28]

What kind of silicone did you use

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

G.E silicone

[@rainbowestarz]

But these belong in Columbia, did you pick these

[@PrestiplierNumber2]

how much did all of this cost? i really want to make one but i earn money by mowing lawns. thank you!

[@edbohemier9785]

Can’t believe the slurry worked so well to grow moss

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Right dude? It’s was so freakin amazing I had doubts at first and lil patience but with time it grows well and roots well! Thanks for watching man!

[@Ozzy2341]

Do you sell these? Can you build me one ?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

I dont sell these

[@puzzymasternawest3121]

also just subscribed and liked

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Appreciate you taking your precious time to watch my video, and subscribing!🤟😎🎥

[@leesmillarddesign]

Fab viv! How do you still like the Hygger light? Still going strong for you?

[@qwbo]

headphone users i feel bad

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Thanks for the feedback I will start editing my video with head phones on too

[@arvopelaa]

The commentary 😂, nice job!

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

I’m glad you enjoyed it my guy I figured got to add a little humor, lol. Thanks for watch man!🤙

[@shinz9092]

Can spag moss flurry work alone? Or it has to mix with other moss? Thanks!

[@shannarobertson5975]

I wish i could purchase a set up like this already put together.

[@aqualabcreations]

Awesome video man! Love your channel.

[@blastermic100]

How are you setting up your tank heating?

[@jessecarvalho9043]

Where can i get the Begonia that you have. i love that one.

[@Jwagz77]

Did you install a misting system?

[@TheTransformerskid12]

What are the dimensions of ur tank

[@preppergirl2866]

Can you give me a source for cork , & driftwood? They are so expensive on line! Also, I found brown silicone but it does not say “ Aquarium safe” - is that ok to use?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Hey there I could try to add some Amazon links in the description. However, if you want to find the cheapest and best deal you’re better off to getting them at a reptile expo. Also in my experience all silicone is considered toxic until it cures out all the way. You will know it is fully cured out when the fume smells is gone. I have used brown multiple times and all my animals are fine since It was cured out. Other people may state otherwise. However, this is my experience.

[@LordMorningstarMagne]

Sorry if this is a really silly question, but I'm in the UK, it can get really cold here, especially in the winter, do you have any advice on heating and the like? Since our ambient room temperature can be as low as 5c in the winter :)

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Yeah I would recommend not getting one if it gets that cold in the winter

[@CrispyOkra]

Seems to me that bioactive should be all natural materials. Not a lot of creatures living in spray foam.

[@BrendanR321]

They aren’t living in spray foam

[@CrispyOkra]

@@BrendanR321 That's what I said.

[@BrendanR321]

@@CrispyOkra you said it shouldn’t be creatures living in spray foam, there’s spray foam in the build so I’m sure a lot of people could take it as you saying he is being cruel, sorry if I misunderstood.

[@CrispyOkra]

@@BrendanR321 Not cruel, just not completely bioactive.

[@kayakbandits9894]

Are you concerned about UVB lighting? I know the plants need it but also the frogs could use a little as well from what Ive read.

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

No, I'm not. they don't need it to live but some uvb can be beneficial. Supplements are def a must.

[@angelatinoco7059]

Hello! Can I use coconut fiber for the background dirt with the foam?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Yea you can

[@KarrusFuller-c8h]

Love thins build was wondering if I could use coconut fiber instead of tree fiber

[@KarrusFuller-c8h]

Nevermind found my answer in the comments

[@Riverofpainacheron]

How long after siliconing it did you wait? I did mine like 4 days ago and it's still stinky in there like vinegar

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

All depends on multiple factors. But just keep waiting till the smell is gone

[@matthiasperez829]

Hey man would this set work for Oophagas?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

You can do something similar for ooophaga but they like it taller. like an 18x18x24 taLL be great for them.

[@jackjohnson8217]

great tutorial

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Appreciate, and thanks for watching Jack!

[@cthulhucultist1173]

What brand of silicone did you use? I’m trying to find the safest one

[@ronaldgarcia1165]

Use silicone for aquariums. Home Depot sells it the glass and plexiglass area . It has no mold killer in it. This guy used one with 10yr mold killer, not good. At about $100+ a frog , why chance it.

[@diegosalazar8584]

Im finally ready for frogs. I built a 36x18x36 bio-active terrarium and whats wondering whats species of frog l can house in there, and how many can l have. Thanks

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

I would say figure out what kind you’d really like

[@diegosalazar8584]

@@mightymorphingreptiles l would like bumblebees but idk how many l can house in that tank l have a lot of climbing background for them

[@cthulhucultist1173]

How well does the foam and everything hold up?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Great

[@Petsotics]

Thanks!

[@m0j0101]

"and then I love this"

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Hey thanks for taking the time to watch my content! :)

[@m0j0101]

@@mightymorphingreptiles Anytime

[@borissmith2692]

Love this ❤❤❤. I’m taking up the hobby soon. This is probably one of the easiest too Follow thanks sir

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Have fun and good luck, thanks for watching!

[@bahadrergintan1988]

What is the foam brand model? first time i see it in black

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

I believe it is called pond and stone

[@bahadrergintan1988]

@@mightymorphingreptiles I searched everywhere in Turkey but it is not sold

[@bahadrergintan1988]

@@mightymorphingreptiles what's the brand of it?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

@@bahadrergintan1988 pond and stone

[@abbabetzalel13]

Was one can of foam enough for this setup?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

I think it took me atleast two for this build maybe three. Can’t remember off the top of my head

[@mikeycbaby]

Do you use a heating pad or just heat the room?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Ambient room temperature

[@Greethid]

Awesome👊

[@ViiZioNTriXz]

Great vid

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Thanks man, appreciate you taking the time to watch my content!🤟

[@vencagek]

Do you use any kind of heating?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

No kind of heating at all

[@Gunplay31_35]

Hey do you recommend anything else other than the tree fern fiber for a more natural look? Hard to get some tree fern fiber

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Co co fiber works too

[@Gunplay31_35]

Thanks!

[@barbarabridgeford7653]

Are you using a UVB light for your frogs?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

No uvb light at all

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Looks good, dude.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

It would be awesome to see an update on your vivariums video

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Oh, there was an update at the end. Tank looks awesome. The moss is amazing. It worked so well

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

thank you!

[@cthulhucultist1173]

Hey what brand of expanding foam and silicone did you use, also what are the dimensions of this cage

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

pond & stone, 18x18x24

[@cthulhucultist1173]

Awesome thanks for the response, it’s nice to follow a KZbinr who actually responds to my questions

[@cthulhucultist1173]

@@mightymorphingreptiles is the terrarium brand thrive or exo terra?

[@barbarabridgeford7653]

What grow light do you use for plants?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Hygger 24/7 led light off of amazon

[@pip5188]

Do you use isopods?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Yeah I use orange powder isopods one this video

[@jpc1147]

thank you so much.

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

You’re welcome

[@haroonsaliem3094]

For the silicone is it ok to use the ge silicone 2? I heard that its bad for terrarium. But some people say its ok to use as long as its fully cured. Did u see any problems when using the ge silicone 2?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

I’ve heard that too! I’ll keep it real any silicone is “Dangerous” if it not cured out., or if it’s not. People say you can’t use silicone if it’s not “Aquarium safe” this tank has almost been up for 9 months and everything is thriving!

[@haroonsaliem3094]

@@mightymorphingreptiles ok sound good i just finished my backdrop for my crested gecko enclosure and i was just a bit worried but all seems good now thanks.

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

@@haroonsaliem3094 best tip I can give to you! If there is a fume smell still coming off then your silicone hasn’t cured out safely yet! When it’s done smelling like that then you’re golden!🤟

[@haroonsaliem3094]

@@mightymorphingreptiles also how long did it take for your silicone to cure fully?

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

@@haroonsaliem3094 is say at least 24 hours but sometimes it can take a lot longer. Go off by the smell

[@yamillet2405]

great video!

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

Appreciate that my guy, and thanks for watching!🤙

[@ewilly3994]

Beautiful setup! Making me want to get back in the hobby.

[@mightymorphingreptiles]

I’m glad you like it and thanks for taking the time to watch my content! I hope you get back into it someday!🤙

[@jakew5891]

Lmfao your hair. You have to cut it out?