Definately something needed in my opinion. When misting eventually the water will pool at the bottom and if you dont suction it out your frogs will be swimming.
Yes it's nice to have but not needed. You will have to eventually drain you tank (not all tanks need draining depending on how it's set up, you might have to add water). So if you don't use it and get too much water you will have to make some kind of "pool" so you could use something like a turkey baster or whatever to drain it. But it's much easier to have a drainage tube of some sort.
I drilled the bottom of my tank, so that I can just open a ball valve and drain my water. I have a small pond as well that needs an occasional water change.
Yes a hole drilled in the bottom is the best way.
I am just a scardy cat when it comes to drilling holes in glass. Hopefully in the future I will have a new tank to give it a try.
Yes a hole drilled in the bottom is the best way.
I am just a scardy cat when it comes to drilling holes in glass. Hopefully in the future I will have a new tank to give it a try.
Me too, I don't touch it!
I use a toms aqualifter dousing pump with some airline tubing behind the background to pump out excess water. Quick and painless.
We have been drilling tanks for over 10 years, have never broke one yet... knock on wood lol! As long as you drill slowly and keep it wet you shouldn't have any issues.
A steady hand helps too with glass drilling. If you don't have one, having a drill jig helps. I had my 12 year old cousin drilling tanks for me using that method.
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My vote is "Nice, but not necessary". I would definitely go with a drain if you are going to have misters, but I have quite a few tanks that I hand-mist I just monitor the water level in the leca. If it gets near the substrate I lighten up on the misting a bit. If I see no water in the leca then I mist heavier for a week or two. You would be surprised how quickly a well planted tank can wick up water from the false bottom.
That being said, I suspect I keep my tanks a bit drier than most.
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