18x18x24 R. Varadero build

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ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · Oct 7, 2015

I've been meaning to start this thread for a long but haven't had the time. I started this build awhile back and have kept a pretty good picture log. So here it goes.

I had treefern, cork bark and Malaysian driftwood that I wanted to incorporate. I realized that this may be a bit busy but I just had to give it a shot.

It's an 18x18x24" Zoomed. I started by figuring out the layout

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ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · #81 · Mar 21, 2016

Added a few new bromeliads near the top and have several froglet's running around in there.

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myersboy6

· #82 · Mar 21, 2016

I really like this tank. It has great depth to it making everything pop.

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rudij

· #83 · Apr 7, 2016

How often and how do you mist/water this system?

ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · #84 · Apr 7, 2016

I mist lightly with distilled water once a day. A water heavy with very mild fertilizer once every couple of weeks or weekly at most.

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JoeDigiorgio

· #85 · Apr 11, 2016

What fertilizer do you use? I've done a lot of searching for info and experiences with frog safe fertilizers but all I can find is 'frog poop is your fertilizer'.

erikm

· #86 · Apr 11, 2016

JoeDigiorgio said:
What fertilizer do you use? I've done a lot of searching for info and experiences with frog safe fertilizers but all I can find is 'frog poop is your fertilizer'.

I'm also curious what fertilizer you are using.

ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · #87 · Apr 11, 2016

I add:
-1/2 to 1 tsp. KelpMax
-a few drops of the super thrive and Kents iron/magnesium
-1/4tsp. Dyna grow
-(and occasionally a 1/4 or less of K-lite)
to one gallon of distilled water.
I fertilize selected plants about once a week at the most. I avoid getting it directly on the frogs but have never noticed any problems. I read that Dyna grow is frog safe somewhere. Can't remember the source though. Frogs have been thriving for quite awhile now.

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myersboy6

· #88 · Apr 11, 2016

I didn't know you could fertilize with frogs in the tank. Maybe that's why I'm not getting to great of color out of my broms

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ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · #89 · Apr 11, 2016

myersboy6 said:
I didn't know you could fertilize with frogs in the tank. Maybe that's why I'm not getting to great of color out of my broms

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From what I've heard from bromeliad growers, they need very bright light and low nutrients to get compact growth and intense colors. Fertilizing broms will give you elongated green growth according to them. My bromeliads closest to the lights do the best and provide shade for some of the light sensitive plants and moss.

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ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · #90 · Apr 11, 2016

As far as not fertilizing with frogs in the tank, I did a lot of research first and found people that where using certain mild fertilizers with frogs successfully before I chose to try. I'm very particular about what, where and how I use it.

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Gibbs.JP

· #91 · Apr 12, 2016

I don't know why I've never commented on this one... been following it all along.

Super great job, Chris. I've gotta a lot of really great ideas for my next build from this. I love it all.

Super excited about your eggs too! I've got 4 varaderos in my 33g but think they are all females. No calling, but some eggs. Watching them to see if they develop.

Good luck with yours, and thanks for sharing this!

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ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · #92 · Jun 27, 2016

Here's some recent shots. I decided to fill in water area. I'll get some shots of the frogs soon.

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mpods20

· #93 · Jun 27, 2016

great job on this beautiful tank. I have a question, where did you het the hygrolon?

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ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · #94 · Jun 27, 2016

mpods20 said:
great job on this beautiful tank. I have a question, where did you het the hygrolon?

Thank you. It's Spyra from Folius.com. Spyra is very similar to hygrolon.

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Sleeping Frog

· #95 · Feb 20, 2017

This is one of the nicest vivs I have seen. It's crazy beautiful.

What broms are those, the latest ones? They're stunning.

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ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · #96 · Feb 20, 2017

Tiny Woodland Wanderer said:
This is one of the nicest vivs I have seen. It's crazy beautiful.

What broms are those, the latest ones? They're stunning.

Thank you!

Bromeliads:
Neoregelia-
Punctastissima 'Joao Marcio'
'Checker Board'
And I think the one in the front left is a 'Wee Willy'

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MrMonterrubio

· #97 · Feb 22, 2017

Very impressive.

Love your tank, the broms, the hardscape and all!!!

Great done. Thanx for sharing.

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DVent

· #98 · Feb 24, 2017

Absolutely love the way you set this up!! Probably one the best I've seen.. Would love a pics update! Great job!

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ChrisAZ

Discussion Starter · #99 · Feb 24, 2017

DVent said:
Absolutely love the way you set this up!! Probably one the best I've seen.. Would love a pics update! Great job!

Thank you. I'll try to get some new shots this weekend.

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Sammie

· #100 · Feb 24, 2017

Great looking tank

I love that you chose a few similar looking bromeliads, a lot of people use way too many varieties making their tanks look a bit cluttered and unnatural.

Again, nicely done.

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