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Knoxter · 03-25-2009, 07:41 AM

A 10 gal is plenty for a baby auratus. Autin did a good job outlining the needs of your new lil guy "Hulk" and if you follow those instructions you'll be fine. The only thing I will add are a few alternatives to some of his suggestions.

The drainage: If you cannot find leca and gravel will be too heavy, you can use the gray packing Styrofoam that is made of little "S" shapes. (UPS Stores sell it) The green or white works also, but if you use that color, try and cover it up with a lil black electrical tape. It works, but doesn't look as natural as leca or gravel. Then put you window screen, substrate, plants, etc.

Humidity: Cover the top of your tank with a piece of glass (or plastic wrap temporarily) Humidity needs to be over 80%. And don't forget to put a water dish. Maybe a black film canister. He just needs somewhere to replenish.

Food and Vitamins: I think this is the single most challenging aspect of the hobby. You can never have too much food. You can now buy decent FF (fruit fly) cultures at certain Petco stores or pinhead crickets. Both are avail online also at a variety of site. (See DFF links) Lastly, make sure you dust them with both regular vitamins (I do at all feedings) and calcium (at least once a week). Make em FAT! Later when he's bigger you can feed him bean beetles. You can get them from Andy at Brooklyn Dart Frogs.

Good luck and keep us posted. Maybe start a gallery on your profile and post a few pics.

Regards,
Marc

03-25-2009, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	A 10 gal is plenty for a baby auratus. Autin did a good job outlining the needs of your new lil guy "Hulk" and if you follow those instructions you'll be fine. The only thing I will add are a few alternatives to some of his suggestions. The drainage: If you cannot find leca and gravel will be too heavy, you can use the gray packing Styrofoam that is made of little "S" shapes. (UPS Stores sell it) The green or white works also, but if you use that color, try and cover it up with a lil black electrical tape. It works, but doesn't look as natural as leca or gravel. Then put you window screen, substrate, plants, etc. Humidity: Cover the top of your tank with a piece of glass (or plastic wrap temporarily) Humidity needs to be over 80%. And don't forget to put a water dish. Maybe a black film canister. He just needs somewhere to replenish. Food and Vitamins: I think this is the single most challenging aspect of the hobby. You can never have too much food. You can now buy decent FF (fruit fly) cultures at certain Petco stores or pinhead crickets. Both are avail online also at a variety of site. (See DFF links) Lastly, make sure you dust them with both regular vitamins (I do at all feedings) and calcium (at least once a week). Make em FAT! Later when he's bigger you can feed him bean beetles. You can get them from Andy at Brooklyn Dart Frogs. Good luck and keep us posted. Maybe start a gallery on your profile and post a few pics. Regards, Marc __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.