I use sow bugs, found under a log. They're similar in size to 'rollie pollies' but can't roll into a ball. There was already a small colony in my basement, so these aren't a major infestation concern. They've never managed to breed in overwhelming numbers in a frog tank either, they get picked off by the frogs.
There are probably many hundreds of species that get called sow bug or rollie pollie though.
I've never had a springtail breakout either. They need moisture to survive and don't seem keen on fleeing the vivarium.
Thanks for the insight! I dunno, I may try as springtails. My exoterra viv will have a watery area near door so they bprolly wouldn't escape. Would love to do pill bugs or rollie polys but itv may be hard to find them right now. I love in louisiana and we usually have tons. If I find some, how many do y'all think I would need and how do I make sure they're frog safe and clean ?
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I got my springtails from joshsfrogs and my dwarf orange isopods from the Hamburg, Pa reptile show.
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0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
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It's true....they like wet soil. You'd be ok . Mine never come out if their bin and I leave the lid cracked for air flow.
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Definitely yes in the retf tank. I believe once it acclimates, it should be fine in a dart tank. Normally, if a plant requires constantly moist soil, it will also enjoy a high humidity environment. Normally, but not always. There are some which like moist soil, but don't like staying wet, like some african violets.
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0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
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2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
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Ok bill and heather, you talked me into it. since I know nothing about these lil suckers, how many should I get ? And when I get them, I just throw em in there once everything is all planted?
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I'd get your tank up and running. Test out the temp and humidity, get your feeder bugs started, do lots of reading and research, then get them. They'll need to be in quarantine for at least 30 days to ensure they're not sick and that they're eating and pooping well . I love mine! I love Lynn's (flybyferns) too!
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Lol they get quarantined too, that's funny! Contact isolation for doodle bugs and invisible creepers !
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Lisa, i believe Heather is talking about the frogs. No need to isolate the bugs. If you want, you can toss them right in. If you do not want any of the media they come in to mix with your substrate, springtails float. Just add some water to the container and scoop them out. They will multiply in your enclosure.
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0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
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0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
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Okay Bill, so since you're my plant expert , can you help me to identify these plants? They came with tags for care but most of them say 'tropical plant'. And you know, I'm sorry to say, my thumb is definitely not green , ha ha! Thanks in advance .
1. ?
2. Dracena?
3. Brom, type?
4. ?
5. ?
6. ?
7. ?
8. ?
9. Fern, type?
10. Snake plants
11. Dracena?
12. Crazy dracena? Lol!
I love this plant!
13. ?
14. And, of course, a pothos
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I know most of them. 7 is definitely a pink crypanthus , 13 is commonly known as a "swiss cheese plant(?)" And the last is a golden pothos, of course. I can give you latin names when i get home tonight. It also looks like you have a fittonia in there as well as a philodendron., but i need my "database" on my pc.
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0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
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here are some botanical names in case you want to search for more accurate care sheets.
3) Vriesea splendens possibly?
4) Tillandsia but it could be capitata, ionantha, velutina
5,6,7) Bromeliad- Crypthanthus bivittatus 'Pink Ruby' maybe?
9) Japanese Bird's Nest Fern Asplenium antiquum
10)Sansevieria trifasciata
2,11,12,14) it is a Draceana but its not marginata, it would be Draceana fragrans 'Massangeana' also known as a corn plant.
13) Monstera deliciosa. That one is always easy to remember. I think of delicious monster. It looks like a variegated maybe 'Borsigiana'
14) pothos, devils ivy Epipremnum aureum
1&8 have me beat but I will do some more research
1&8) Cordyline dracena of some sort?
See? Here on frog forum, we plant folk never roll without back up nice id's Ariel. I can look into the ones you are unsure of when i get home in a few hours. I knew the one was a monstera, but for some reason the deliciosa would not come off the tip of my tongue. I always called it the monster plant when my mom owned her flower shop....lol
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0.0.10 Phyllobates Vittatus
0.0.3 Phyllobates Terribilis 'Mint'
0.0.3 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Patricia'
0.0.5 Dendrobates Leucomelas
0.0.2 Dendrobates Tinctorius 'Powder Blue'
0.0.2 Ranitomeya Variabilis 'southern'
0.0.3 Epipedobates Anthonyi 'zarayunga'
1.2.0 Phyllobates bicolor
0.0.3 Dendrobates tinctorius 'azureus'
0.0.1 Avicularia Avicularia
0.0.1 Gramastola porteri
0.2.0 Canines
1.0.0 Tabby/Maine Coon Mix
2.1.0 Genetics Experiments
0.1.0 Bed Bully
#8 looks like an Aglaonema 'crete' Bill, when you get the chance, let me know what you think.
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