Bromeliad Size - For Breading??

frankrom · #1 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 02:44 AM

Hi Guys,

I was wondering if someone could tell me if dart frogs are capable of breading in a smaller bromeliad? something listed as a miniature?

Some of them are ....

brom Neoregelia 'Angel Face'
brom Neoregelia 'Aurora'
brom Neoregelia 'Fireball'
brom Neoregelia 'Fireball' x ampullacea
brom Neoregelia 'Mosquito'
brom Neoregelia 'Zoe'
brom Neoregelia 'Midget'
brom Neoregelia 'Wee Willy'
brom Neoregelia 'Flare Up'

I thought these would be larger than they were... now they arrived in the mail and they are much smaller than i thought.

I want to know if I can expect them to be functional for breading???

Thanks

goof901 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 02:45 AM

what kind of darts?

frankrom · #3 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 02:54 AM

oh yeah that would be helpful... lol

chazutas....

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SmackoftheGods · #4 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 03:10 AM

My southern variabilis (are they no ventrimaculatus? I don't remember... some nomenclature change very recently) transport into my neo fireball all the time.... Unfortunately they aren't egg-feeders like your imiators are so I haven't gotten anything to morph out from the brom yet. I'm thinking of starting to pull the brom.

I've had significant success in my Veradero tank with both upright film canisters and in a number of "miniature" bromeliads. I don't think you'll have a problem as long as they're adult plants that can hold decent water.

SmackoftheGods · #5 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 03:13 AM

I should also probably mention... You've got a wide range of sizes in that list. The Wee Willy is just for decoration... I've got two and have had them from MONTHS and they haven't gotten any larger than a couple of inches. But some of them will likely work (and if they don't work now they will if you provide them with the conditions to grow).

frankrom · #6 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SmackoftheGods

I should also probably mention... You've got a wide range of sizes in that list. The Wee Willy is just for decoration... I've got two and have had them from MONTHS and they haven't gotten any larger than a couple of inches. But some of them will likely work (and if they don't work now they will if you provide them with the conditions to grow).

is this an option? just adding film canisters if i need more options for them?

randommind · #7 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by frankrom

is this an option? just adding film canisters if i need more options for them?

Not only is it an option, it is also preferred in some cases as it allows for easier removal of the eggs/tads. You may even find that some frogs actually prefer one over the other. Give them plenty of options and they are sure to find what works for them.

frankrom · #8 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 03:41 AM

hmmm...

i still hope these bromes were not in vain as i spent a lot of money... sigh

frankrom · #9 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 04:56 AM

Hmm maybe i didn't think about my question to well before i posted it... i wanted to clarify...

The frogs can lay their eggs on leaves or in film canisters... then the male frog carries the tadpoles over to a bromeliad... so my question is... would these bromes hold tadpoles well? and actually hatch on their own if i wanted to leave them in the tank?

frogparty · #10 (**permalink**) 03-16-2012, 05:10 AM

Mosquito, Zoe, and fireball have all worked for me for breeding imis