Because I just spent 200$ building a 20 long vert for thumbs???
Best dart for a vert
What would you recommend for a 20 long vertical tank? I'm thinking a trio of imitators?
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No offense but this hobby is expensive. I spent at least $300 on my varadero set-up. I did the exact same thing find the frog you really want and reasearch alot. By the time I was ready I had raised enough money.
its depends on the population your looking at for a species really.
for example, 'Highland' variabilis would be good, but 'Southerns' wouldnt. fantastica would be good, except for the 'Lowland' population. but fants are somewhat advanced. from what ive heard, vanzos would work. and in my experience both 'Varadero' and 'Baja Huallaga' imitators would work, but the so called "intermedius" populations are more terrestrial.
in respects to pairs or trios, it depends mostly on the size of the tank and how its set up, as well as the ratio (1.2 or 2.1). a 20 gallon could have a trio of imis in it no problem if its set up right. preferably a 1.2 trio.
for example, 'Highland' variabilis would be good, but 'Southerns' wouldnt. fantastica would be good, except for the 'Lowland' population. but fants are somewhat advanced. from what ive heard, vanzos would work. and in my experience both 'Varadero' and 'Baja Huallaga' imitators would work, but the so called "intermedius" populations are more terrestrial.
in respects to pairs or trios, it depends mostly on the size of the tank and how its set up, as well as the ratio (1.2 or 2.1). a 20 gallon could have a trio of imis in it no problem if its set up right. preferably a 1.2 trio.
That's what I did. I've done a ton of research on imitators and when I was building the tank I was planning to keep that frog, but just wanted to see if I could get something else if I couldn't get any for some reason. When I started the thread on the tank I posted this.No offense but this hobby is expensive. I spent at least $300 on my varadero set-up. I did the exact same thing find the frog you really want and reasearch alot. By the time I was ready I had raised enough money.
I'm creating a 20 long vertical tank. It'll have about 6 bromeliads and a lot of vines. What frogs do you think I can pop in hear? I was thinking a pair of imitators? The substrate will be ABG mix and the background will be clay.
Yes I was thinking if I did a trio a 1.2 ratio. I know 2 males and 1 female = bad news. But after looking into the prices of imitators (100$) I might just get 1 or 2. I KNOW this hobby is expensive, I knew that from the start, so don't tell me this please lol.its depends on the population your looking at for a species really.
for example, 'Highland' variabilis would be good, but 'Southerns' wouldnt. fantastica would be good, except for the 'Lowland' population. but fants are somewhat advanced. from what ive heard, vanzos would work. and in my experience both 'Varadero' and 'Baja Huallaga' imitators would work, but the so called "intermedius" populations are more terrestrial.
in respects to pairs or trios, it depends mostly on the size of the tank and how its set up, as well as the ratio (1.2 or 2.1). a 20 gallon could have a trio of imis in it no problem if its set up right. preferably a 1.2 trio.
Me too. I think that variabilis (mine are Nominant aka Highlands aka Northern) do better in groups than imitators, but I could be mistaken.
Yeah just saw the retics. Was thinking it was all thumbs.
I voted variablis. They are very similar to standard imis. I only voted variablis as my group is one of my favorites.
not northern, the other 2 are correct though.mine are Nominant aka Highlands aka Northern
Speaking only from my personal experience, but my intermedius only touch the ground when I drop flies in... otherwise, they're up in the broms and hopping around the upper half of their vert. I'd definitely recommend a pair for that tank.but the so called "intermedius" populations are more terrestrial.
Standard imitators are only $50 eachYes I was thinking if I did a trio a 1.2 ratio. I know 2 males and 1 female = bad news. But after looking into the prices of imitators (100$) I might just get 1 or 2. I KNOW this hobby is expensive, I knew that from the start, so don't tell me this please lol.
I have personally always thought a group of arboreus would be great in a tall vert. Ranitomeya opisthomelas or sirensis would nice too, but for frogs that you can actually get my vote is for vanzolinii. I am starting construction for a 55 vert for my group of 4.
Where?Standard imitators are only $50 each
On here in the classsifieds and ranitomeya.com.
Thanks. From looking at the site, I think I like the R. imitator 'Cainarachi Valley' the mostOn here in the classsifieds and ranitomeya.com.
Thanks!
I think some one is selling a proven pair on here for $175Thanks. From looking at the site, I think I like the R. imitator 'Cainarachi Valley' the most
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I wish I had that muh money! I'd love to breed some thumbs for a try, but 175$ is a good price for a pair, let alone a proven pair. I'll have to keep looking because that other site that sells darts closed 2 days ago lol!I think some one is selling a proven pair on here for $175
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ranitomeya.comWhich site?
Chris is one of the nicest and most informative people on here. I wouldn't even think he would close it. His user name is ChrisMiller. I hope renews it it is very informative to begginers as well as experience people looking for a harder thumb.
You could have put pumilio as one of the choices. It is always hard choosing a frog. I can't decide between the benedicta and escudo and these days it will all come down which one I will be able to find when I'm ready.
Nice frog choice by the way.
You could have put pumilio as one of the choices. It is always hard choosing a frog. I can't decide between the benedicta and escudo and these days it will all come down which one I will be able to find when I'm ready.
Nice frog choice by the way.
Pumilo is one of my dream frogs, but again it all comes down to price. If chris can get the site paid for again i'll order from him quickly but if not the denver herp show is august 13.Chris is one of the nicest and most informative people on here. I wouldn't even think he would close it. His user name is ChrisMiller. I hope renews it it is very informative to begginers as well as experience people looking for a harder thumb.
You could have put pumilio as one of the choices. It is always hard choosing a frog. I can't decide between the benedicta and escudo and these days it will all come down which one I will be able to find when I'm ready.
Nice frog choice by the way.
Pumilio aren't that hard if you had thumbnails before. They are just like them but the only difference is the difficulty in breeding.Pumilo is one of my dream frogs, but again it all comes down to price. If chris can get the site paid for again i'll order from him quickly but if not the denver herp show is august 13.
Just pm him on here.
Notice how the frogs I want are the most expensive.
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