Bronze Mantella Frogs Habitat – Update

It has been about 1 1/2 months since the Bronze Mantella Frogs came into my collection. Their habitat is coming along nicely. Two of the croton plants died out within a month but the third one seems to be doing quite well. Not certain as to why they died. The schefflera plants are doing very well. They seem to prefer this kind of setup. The moss is holding out nicely and there is grass starting to appear.  The frogs have gotten used to using the two small pools. It is interesting to watch them soak in the water and sometimes bend over and swallow it as well. The larder beetles seem to be doing a decent job at keeping the fungus that periodically occurs from spreading. Attempting to cultivate the grubs inside the habitat rather then externally. I noticed that the habitat is taking on a nice autumn earthy smell.

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