Vivarium Overhaul!!

Take your vivarium to the next level!!!
Its been long overdue for this tank to recieve a proper overhaul. I gutted the entire thing to start from scratch, ripping out the old background and the old substrate, and Redid the backgrond using the Compressed cork panel method, and did substrate free with the sponge filter mat.

[@TerrariumDesigns]

My face lit up when ‘6 months later’ popped up! Absolutely love how this tank matured!

[@joelneedham4548]

Do I sense consistent uploads? Great to have you back :)

[@TroyGoldberg]

Hahah

[@Stwinky]

No, no you do not :(

[@joelneedham4548]

@@Stwinky any day now lol

[@TroyGoldberg]

😂

[@robotunicorn6462]

I'm excited! I really want to do my research before I can commit to having frogs as pets. I'm learning a lot about tank preparation from you!

[@GP2141BC]

Nice….😊 One thing is like to see that you haven’t covered yet is showing how you drill and plumb your tanks … maybe include it in your next rebuild !

[@Tijlliekens]

Great video, great setup, great advice.

[@TroyGoldberg]

Fanx bruv!

[@MikeTytula]

Troy with the FIREEEEEE

[@TroyGoldberg]

Ayyyyyyyyyyyy 🫶

[@michaelmelo8075]

Awesome job Troy!!! When you said you were going to overhaul the tank I thought you were just going to replant it differently. Once again you showed a new technique and built an awesome vivarium. Nice work you always are stepping up your skills. Happy Frogging.

[@TroyGoldberg]

Thanks man!! Always appreciate the kind words!

[@jokeysmurf3696]

Man I love seeing your frogs and tanks one day ima get set up like that and bless up love seeing ya post more

[@TroyGoldberg]

Thanks for watching

[@jokeysmurf3696]

@@TroyGoldberg not a problem thank you for making cool videos about badass tank setups

[@carmoscreations2802]

First time seeing the cork panel method! It looks very natural. Where do you source the black cork panel?

[@twoturtletom]

This was a great video Troy- I learned a ton. Thanks!

[@Mohawkactual]

Love these set ups

[@christopherterrell1388]

Awesome work!!!!

[@Gekko3s]

Very nice. So beautiful video

[@arnemueller2112]

Stunning!

[@garthsreptilecare1295]

Stunning man! Green fingers of NOTE!!!!

[@shannarafryer3111]

I always wondered how you would strip down a vivarium to start it over like this. Everyone says it’s possible but I have yet to see anyone else actually do it

[@SolarPowerChannelwithChris]

Just subscribed excellent content. Top work.

[@emptycinema]

Troy Goldberg uploaded 🫶 Beautiful video as always ❣️

[@mustachadon]

Hell yeah brother. Im gonna try the cork next go around.

[@bismutob2551]

Your works are always beautiful. Simple, elegant, balanced, natural, effective. An excellent result in a few skilful steps. I tried to make a terrarium, luckily without frogs, spending relatively more than expected, good in theory but with many problems and a mediocre aesthetic result. Congratulations, you are very good and you have great skills👏👏👏

[@TroyGoldberg]

Thanks so much!

[@HillsideAcres]

Cool to hear the a bunch of tanks reference, I had ran into them a few months back at ne herp

[@TroyGoldberg]

He’s a celebrity now… he’s surpassed me in all facets of life

[@christinecarignan9758]

Awesome video... Got me thinking definitely love A bunch of tanks way doing backgrounds...!!! Have to try it with my Azureus Viv their tank needs a definite make over...lol

[@TroyGoldberg]

The cork method is by far the easiest method to make look good, and very quick turn around

[@trevorbluth6069]

Looks great Troy! I was inspired by Abunchoftanks to use the cork background too.

[@marionkool9075]

Troy please upload again you make amazing content I am going to buy my first frogs soon to you inspired me

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Nice!

[@rxvate]

thank you for sharing how to make this bin ;)

[@Crestedrested]

Hey Troy, love all the videos - they’re essentially my bible for vivarium construction. Wanted to run a question by you; do you add isopods/springtails in the aquarium sponge substrate and if so what’s the success rate?

[@torsten811]

The cork will only last a very minimal amount of time. It is eaten by the insects and the rest rots away. I did that 25 years ago. Greetings from Germany

[@TroyGoldberg]

Yeah I figured it’s not as durable as foam and drylok… I’ve had some running for about 2 years so far with no significant degradation.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I'd been thinking we were due for a TGTG video. Hell yeah :)

[@TroyGoldberg]

I posted last week too!!

[@JusFrogginAround]

That editing was Fire 🔥. Keep it up mommy 😂

[@TroyGoldberg]

Thanks jeans!

[@skycock]

Nice vid bud.

[@TroyGoldberg]

Thanks

[@mr-nonsense]

Where do you get your tropical moss and what lighting do you use?

[@nathanmoros9207]

I noticed you don't use soil or ABG but rather put moss and leaves directly on the sponge filter. Where do the isopods and springtails live? I though they needed soil to live, but maybe that's not always true?

[@MetaGeckos]

Would that foam false bottom have to be cycled periodically? Or do you just siphon out the water? I’ve never seen this before and would be interested in trying it out. Thanks.

[@elkalejuice]

I love your videos. What's your opinion on substrate vs. just sponge filter for the vivarium floor?

[@TroyGoldberg]

I haven’t used substrate in 4 years if that answers your question

[@nathansaquaticsexotics9239]

@@TroyGoldberg Do you still have a good microfauna population with the sponge, also where do you get your sponge

[@TroyGoldberg]

@nathansaquaticsexotics9239 yes, eBay

[@Vinesandgeckos]

How much do cork panels last? Im keen on using them but dont know if insects will degrade it quickly.

[@kaylaroach]

🐸 Master

[@TroyGoldberg]

😜

[@cptnzoso]

Looks amazing. Where did you get the compressed cork panels from?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Zoro

[@RanitomeyaG.Wilikers-vm9jy]

I bought some off of Amazon but they had a smoky scent. I think they were called soundproof cork paneling

[@jeffnunn1337]

In your video on lighting that you did a few years back you mentioned a knock off version of the Jungle Dawn lights. Do you have a link or name I can look into?

[@djtanikgotbeatz]

Where do you get that moss that’s growing all over the logs ?? I’ve been trying. To find it.

[@piotreksioda8449]

Troy what’s your recommendation on using UVB light for poison fart frogs. I’m starting to get into the hobby and I’m getting confounding information. Currently I have 3 cinnamon tree frogs (I know they are not dart frogs) that I keep with a UVB light, and 2 azureus froglets that I keep in a grow out bin with no UVB light. Should I move them into enclosure with uvb light too or is it okay to keep them without it as froglets?

[@TroyGoldberg]

You said fart 😜…. I don’t think it’s NEEDED, that said I use uvb on several Oophaga tanks for a couple hours a day.

[@RockTaco1000]

Can you link the filter media Matt you use instead of a clay ball drainage layer?

[@ryanscritters]

Hey man where do you get your cork panels from? Yours seem to be thicker than the ones I found

[@TroyGoldberg]

Zoro

[@clementpigot6561]

Without soil, you must use fertilizer more often?

[@treykeyes]

is that an old protein tank? Well done btw!

[@TroyGoldberg]

Yes it is!

[@TwanMarley]

Great work! Where do you get the cork sheets?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Zoro

[@TwanMarley]

Thanks

[@RanitomeyaG.Wilikers-vm9jy]

Can we get a blue histo in depth?

[@TheTropicalYard]

9:16 just a heads up bro u got snails

[@pixel6576]

hey man, ill take that old marcgravia background you ripped off lol

[@TroyGoldberg]

Hahaha

[@rgilroy1909]

old school back ground looks great. Super saturated (wet). Is that a good thing? No rot or mold issues? No foot rot on the animals? how often do you drain out the tank to remove extra water and keep it from flooding? I like the false bottom, but I didn't see a drain. What your trick? #TotsNewby

[@TroyGoldberg]

Look closer there’s a drain… tank is always draining, never backs up, a lot of the clips were taken after a fresh misting, the leaf litter dries out inbetween misting cycles. The tanks have good ventilation. No rot, no mold, no foot rot

[@markusnilsson3237]

​@@TroyGoldberghow high up is the drain?

[@ralphsnyder9210]

Where do you get the compressed cork you used for the background in the USA? I can't find it that thick.

[@TroyGoldberg]

Zoro

[@therealMangoPapaya]

hey i have a question.. is dragon stone safe to use in a frog terrarium? i just can't find infos about (sharp) stones in frog habitats..

[@nicobockxstaele9230]

Troy little question i saw a phyllomedusa bicolor in your video do you have them en do you have a video thanks nico from Belgium

[@chbgator2226]

Any issues now or in the past with the carbonized cork?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Not that I’ve seen

[@myang.13]

Where do you get those cork backgrounds from?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Zoro

[@robinrosenfeld8915]

How long does the background last? Given it is real and plays a role in the bioactive setup slowly degrading. If its many years, I'm looking forward to do it myself!

[@TroyGoldberg]

Not sure yet

[@robinrosenfeld8915]

@@TroyGoldberg It’s a really good idea though because its organic, allows plants to root on/into the background, it’s a relatively fast process compairing to a lot of other backgrounds. It’s probably also one of the cheaper optipns for a decent size enclosure Do give us an update on how it holds up! :D

[@TroyGoldberg]

@@robinrosenfeld8915 agreed! Will do!

[@robinrosenfeld8915]

@@TroyGoldberg How thick are the slabs your using? Currently viewing some on a local website, no additives and they have an example of laying them under rooftiles, 50-60 years of lifespan without loosing its properties. This one is only 3cm thick though and your’s looks about 4-5.

[@kimfry5997]

Tory I like to talk to you about background material, So how can we do that

[@tmccandlish2144]

Serious question..Is there any danger of the frogs impaling themselves on the toothpicks tho? And how you keep or do you even..keep springtails and ispods on the foam pads? I was under the impression they're a requirement and alao required a soil base... i feel big dumb all of a sudden🤣

[@TroyGoldberg]

I do usually break the tips of the tooth picks so they’re not pointy. Spring tails don’t need soil… the need humidity and food(mold)… they are loaded amongst the leaf litter.

[@tmccandlish2144]

@@TroyGoldberg thank you 🐸guru☺

[@TroyGoldberg]

@tmccandlish2144 🫶

[@katiemoore7255]

where do you get your cork panels?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Zoro

[@tacticalvenom_3279]

what misting system do you use. mine took a dump

[@TroyGoldberg]

Mistaking advanced

[@dannyjanssen8695]

Why don’t you use Treefern as back ground? Keeps a lot of moisture in gets moss on it.

[@TroyGoldberg]

It’s ridiculously expensive right now in the states, also personally, I don’t like the lack of freedom as far as design with it… just creates pretty much a flat wall

[@dannyjanssen8695]

In Europe the price is not really bad on the moment and love to work with is. Specifically the rond and half round parts of it.

[@joseluisbotellalloret13]

ESTOY MONTANDO UN TERRARIO PARA RANAS DE 80 CMTS. DE ANCHO POR 50 ALTO 45 FONDO ,NO SE QUE PANTALLA PONER ,ME PUEDES AYUDAR

[@chrisrowan_TRF]

where do you get the foam for the base?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Ebay

[@rhommy]

Can't see the verrucosum at the end ?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Yeah there were a few cuttings of it in there… that main one didn’t thrive… but there’s some other cutting of it on there alive behind those broms on the right

[@shred1]

DeWalt should send you a check.

[@TroyGoldberg]

Hahaha

[@hukilausurfer]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@dullahan8421]

Is this your favorite method for backgrounds?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Not sure if it’s my favorite… it’s definitely the easiest and fastest while still being good looking

[@dullahan8421]

Ya debating on doing this way or hygrolon

[@PixelMinez]

What's the reasoning behind planting most of your plants not on the ground?

[@TroyGoldberg]

I like leaving the ground pretty much open for feeding and what not… just personal preference. Creates depth

[@bryanwong8476]

Hi Troy, I am a bigger fan of this method since it appears to use more natural materials instead of polyurethane foam. What would you say are its downsides?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Yeah I like that about it too…. Even tho I’m still using some foam…. The only real downside I can see is, longevity… not entirely sure how long the cork will last before it starts to break down and fall apart. So we shall see on that front

[@Living_Ghetto_fab]

Where can I get cork panels?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Zoro

[@Living_Ghetto_fab]

​@@TroyGoldberg Can you share the link to the ones you order. The ones I ordered are thin.. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@djtanikgotbeatz]

I see no issue with the terrarium … but do you. Lol

[@Dummythxc]

How come you don’t use any substrate? Just easier?

[@TroyGoldberg]

Easier. Lighter, cleaner, lasts longer.

[@Dummythxc]

@@TroyGoldberg kinda what I figured. I ditched everything else drainage layer wise. I take it springtails and what not live in the foam?

[@Dummythxc]

@@TroyGoldberg what about isopods?

[@kyrontomlinson6052]

Where can I get some of that cork

[@barjee8965]

Its expanded cork foam that they use for insulation, just make sure you get 100% natural version with no added bonding agents :)

[@TroyGoldberg]

Zoro

[@nikkisigmon8090]

​@@TroyGoldberg2" thick?

[@TroyGoldberg]

@@nikkisigmon8090 correct

[@nikkisigmon8090]

​@@TroyGoldbergsweet, thanks

[@alberto2alvarez14]

Man that's not bioactive at all 😠!

[@TroyGoldberg]

Hahahaha

[@SilkMilkJilk]

the Syngonium Rayii always goes nuts in my tank, it spreads its shoots far and wide, but always remains cool looking. kinda like marcgravia impossible to annoy me. and if it spawns in a place whrere I dont want it, it becomes a new houseplant^^ edit: check out Alocasia Jacklyn if you gert the chance, should match your taste.

[@TroyGoldberg]

Agreed! Will do thanks!