Marc's large Vivarium





Poison Frogs :
P. Terriblis, D. Azureus, D. Ventrimaculatus red, D. Imitator Panguana

Number of Frogs :
12

Other species :



Plants :
Various orchids, bromelaids, tillandsias and ferns. Ficus Benjamin and creeping figs.


Vivarium dimensions ( W x D x H ) :
110 x 90 x 180 cm

Lighting information :
14 Compact fluorescent bulbs 36 W each Osram DULUX

Pump and water circulation :
1 small pump for the waterfall and 1 large pump for the backwall watering

Ventilation system :
3 computer fans, circulating air via the false backwall, under the vivarium and through a slit towards the front window.

Misting system :
kwekerij rana misting system, 4 nozzles and 1 pump

Back panel substrate and system :
fern root and, structure made by real wood ( Oak root ) in combination with PUR foam, covered with a Flevopol/peat/cocospeat mixture.

Bottom substrate and system :
Peat bricks, in combination with a zeolite bio-filtering substrate. PVC pipe is used to return the water in the water containers under the vivarium.

Other information :
Self made and self designed

Name : Marc van Doorn
Country : Netherlands
E-mail : marc
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