New Exoterra 18 cube for Vent trio

gadgetbob · #1 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 02:44 AM

Here is a photo of the viv I made after returning from IAD with an adult trio of D. Vent 'Iquitos'. I know - needs more plants. They always get so overgrown in a few months that I hesitate to add as many plants as I want, besides my budget didn't allow for any more!
Bob

dopederson · #2 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 03:00 AM

I really like the wood slab you have in there and your general layout. Your vents will be all over every inch of that tank. My group of Iquitos really spends a lot of time in the broms, I have some "extra" N. ampullaceas that I didn't use in my tank, if you would like them send me a PM. Well done on that tank and good luck with the Iquitos.

tyler · #3 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 03:03 AM

Red vents are awesome frogs. For some reason, the one on the right looks HUGE. Ironic enough, my amazonicus pair (Synonymous to Iquitos/redvents) spend alot of time on the floor, whereas the other lone female hides out in the upper broms.

nburns · #4 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 02:31 PM

Really nice job. I say if you are happy with it then just leave it and let the plants fill in. You have a lot of leaf litter and that is one plus on your side. I really like the setup and I too would just let the plants that are in there grown in. Not every piece of natural habbitat of these frogs is over grown and thickly planted.

gadgetbob · #5 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 03:45 PM

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone. I decided to go with a leaf litter floor vs. my usual pillow moss based on Richard's talk at IAD (more natural). Tyler - the vents are huge (for thumbs). I got them as an adult trio from Rob (rozdaboff) at IAD based on their enormous size.
Bob

ChrisFL · #6 (**permalink**) 05-10-2007, 08:27 PM

Gadget bob, very cool! May I ask where you got the leaf litter from?

gadgetbob · #7 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 03:27 AM

I took the leaf litter from my back yard. We have a lot of oaks and I gathered some of their leaves, microwaved them to (hopefully) kill any nasties. I then put them in a bag and ground them up 'cause I think they look better in small pieces.
Bob

ChrisFL · #8 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gadgetbob

I took the leaf litter from my back yard. We have a lot of oaks and I gathered some of their leaves, microwaved them to (hopefully) kill any nasties. I then put them in a bag and ground them up 'cause I think they look better in small pieces.
Bob

Very cool. I'm thinking of doing something similar for my viv. Bravo.

gadgetbob · #9 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 09:33 PM

Here's an update on my Vent trio tank after 1 year. Getting overgrown (except for the orchid on the back wall that has lost most of it's growth). Not surprising due to the lack of air movement. I think a small fan would be a good idea. No breeding behavior from the Vents. I am becoming concerned that they may all be females (see photo).
Bob

Vivarium - 1 year after setup:

Their inhabitants - 3 nearly -1.5 year old D. Ventrimaculatus 'Iquitos' 1.2 or 0.3?

dom · #10 (**permalink**) 04-17-2008, 10:48 PM

nice shrooms growing to