75 gallon Variabilis and Bromeliad Tank

[@josephcruz-trinidad5699]

This man threw sphagnum moss, and left over water and soil and some broms and it looks so good 😂

[@NorthernFrogger]

Lol yeah broms can make any tank look good!

[@BigShrimpin416]

I think it’s so cool how the tads live in the broms and really can grow in there! Amazing!!! Pretty cool you flushed out 15!!!

[@Mark-wt7xl]

I wish we in Australia could have these frogs you are so lucky

[@NorthernFrogger]

When I was first getting into the hobby my province actually came very close to banning dart frogs entirely, so I'm grateful everyday that I get to keep these guys :)

[@JunFeril]

That tank looks beautiful with the forest of broms

[@NorthernFrogger]

Thanks! I think so too :)

[@JosuesExotics]

It’s so crazy how much space these guys need for such a small frog!

[@NorthernFrogger]

I wouldn't say they necessarily need that much space... I was keeping three of them in a 12x12x18 ExoTerra for a long time and they did well and were breeding a ton in that tank too, but they definitely seem to appreciate the extra space!

[@JosuesExotics]

@@NorthernFrogger I like the extra space just because it can give your plants more space to grow as well!

[@dawnmitzner5222]

Excellent video! Loved all the close up video of the frogs.

[@nineleafclover1477]

Loved all the clips! Great to see you post another video. How tricky was it moving with all the animals?

[@NorthernFrogger]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Moving the frog room was a bit tricky, but it went pretty smooth. My new place is only about an hour from my old place, so at least it was fairly easy to make multiple trips. I can't imagine trying to do a cross-country move!

[@joelh6514]

Looking forward to the updates

[@mikeande1509]

Found this while looking at southerns, great vidio. Are u still in Calgary?

[@lilcharles5528]

What kind of growlights do you use for that tank? The plants look amazing!

[@NorthernFrogger]

I don't know exactly what lights these are anymore. I got them from amazon but they are no longer available and I can't find any brand info on the lights. But they were marketed as saltwater aquarium lights with the separately adjustable white and blue color channels so you can dial them in how you like.

[@ravingcyclist624]

Would Hosta be a good vivarium plant? They come in all sizes and shapes. Excellent video. I can't imagine how you managed to move your collection.

[@NorthernFrogger]

Hmmm, I've never tried Hosta in a vivarium... Doing a bit of reading though, and it seems like the main issue is that most varieties come from seasonal climates so they do best with a cooler dormancy period for at least a couple months a year. Most probably wouldn't thrive in a vivarium long-term, but they could be interesting to experiment with, as there are apparently a couple varieties that are more tropical and don't necessarily need a dormant period.

[@ravingcyclist624]

@@NorthernFrogger Thanks for the reply! I think you are absolutely right. They do go dormant and in fact disappear over the winter coming back again in spring. Not a good situation for a vivarium.

[@josephdiesing8506]

How often do people call you Jake Gyllenhaal? Lol New sub here, been enjoying your videos

[@NorthernFrogger]

Lol I do get that from time to time 😅 Thanks for the sub, glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@ketaminewarrior]

Great video my man

[@NorthernFrogger]

Thanks!

[@Frogmandb]

Any breeding tips with the variabilis? I have mine in a 12X12X18 and am getting a female and then moving them all to a 18X18X24. Great vid!

[@oliverobeid8352]

Great Video!

[@mikes44]

One of my favorite thumbnails. Are they Highland or Southern? I've found video/photos don't do them justice. The blue legs are quite striking on this species.

[@NorthernFrogger]

Mine too! These are the Southern type. I agree they look even more stunning in person!

[@johnclipperton3774]

That was an enjoyable watch! Can I ask, how often do you mist those broms? I can't see a misting system in there.... do you have airflow in there? They are clearly doing well!

[@NorthernFrogger]

Glad you enjoyed it! I don't mist that tank very often. I basically just use my hand mister to flush out the broms every couple weeks. The tank isn't perfectly sealed but there is very little air exchange with the outside air, and there is no additional airflow inside the tank. The broms and frogs seem to thrive in there, but I would like to install some vents, and/or fan, just to try to keep the front glass a little clearer.

[@arianathebasicyoutuber4288]

Can you do a video on how to propagate vivarium plants?

[@NorthernFrogger]

Yeah I probably will, thanks for the suggestion!

[@steveplays5408]

Plus 1

[@MermaidGunner]

What lighting do you use??

[@NorthernFrogger]

I've got quite a few different lights, but most are just cheap daylight spectrum LED lights from Amazon

[@BriansAquariums]

Now that's an amazing brom collection!!! How do you feed the frogs when you can't see the frogs? My vivs always have a small open space that I purposly leave void of plants so I can see the frogs eat. I guess maybe I should not worry as much that my frogs find food since your tank is thriving and way larger than mine. 🙂

[@NorthernFrogger]

Thanks! Basically I just keep dumping flies in every couple days and trust that the frogs find them... I do manage to see them sometimes when I'm looking in from the top or when one climbs across the front glass, so as long as they are looking plump and healthy when I see them, I don't worry too much about actually seeing them eat.

[@BriansAquariums]

@@NorthernFrogger Is a top down tank a pain to deal with? I havevan 18x18x24 exoterra and was wanting to upgrade to a 36x36x18 but can't justify paying $500 for it. Was looking into setting up a 75 aqueon tank from petco. Just not sure if I want to give up the easy front access door.

[@73mazer]

What's the height on the 90g ... it looks awesome

[@NorthernFrogger]

Thanks! The 90 gallon is 24 inches tall

[@441rider]

So expensive in Vancouver to get frogs, seems like the breeders price fix or something.

[@steveplays5408]

What did u plant the broms in

[@NorthernFrogger]

Most of them are planted in net cups with just coco-husk and sphagnum moss.

[@lucasfuller2698]

How can I reproduce Ranitomeyas?

[@NorthernFrogger]

Whew that's a broad question lol... And can vary a bit depending on species.. But make sure you have a male-female pair, give them enough room and cover to feel comfortable, give them egg laying and tadpole deposition sites (real or artificial, depending on if you want to raise tadpoles yourself or let the parents do it) and feed them well. They should take care of the rest! Of course there is some more nuance to it, but it's too hard to cover everything in a KZbin comment... I do plan to make a video on the topic soon...

[@steveplays5408]

I'd like that video

[@steveplays5408]

Whete do u buy your broms I can't find them anywere

[@NorthernFrogger]

Yeah they can be hard to find. Just years of buying the odd ones here and there when I can find them on local classifieds usually, and now most of the ones you see in this video were propagated myself.

[@justadinobroskis5100]

Question are there any good color enhancers for el cope?

[@NorthernFrogger]

Not that I'm aware of...

[@steveplays5408]

Where did u get these frogs?

[@NorthernFrogger]

I got a trio shipped to me from someone in Toronto that I found on Canadart years ago. They all turned out to be females though so I ended up getting a male from Jungle Jewel Exotics here in Calgary

[@steveplays5408]

@@NorthernFrogger ya sad canadart is no more it seems

[@dinand4784]

R they very shy?

[@NorthernFrogger]

I actually find these to be the boldest out of all my thumbnails, bolder than some auratus even, but still much shier than something like a tinctorius

[@dinand4784]

@@NorthernFrogger ah okay, thank u very much. Do u also have the r fantastica, and do u know wich one is bolder?

[@NorthernFrogger]

Yes, I have two fantastica morphs, the 'True Nominal' and the 'Monte Cristo' In my experience the variabilis are bolder than either of those. I should also mention though, that I have a friend who also has variabilis and he says they are his shyest frogs, so I think it does somewhat depend on the individual frogs...

[@leejiasheng2045]

hi，do you sell those dart frog ？

[@NorthernFrogger]

Yes I do, I can only ship within Canada though

[@leejiasheng2045]

I would look for shipping transporter ,then you may pass to him.how minimum order if so

[@kyleferber1519]

Is inbreeding a concern? Or does it not matter?

[@NorthernFrogger]

It is a bit of a concern, but from what I've read it's much less of an issue with reptiles and amphibians than with some other animals. Although I have since taken that extra male back out and sold him...

[@ALONEBIKER-w7q]

i love chanal 💖💖

[@rev7690]

Lucky girlfriend 💕