75 Gallon Vivarium build

[Larry Wardog]

Beautiful, it's coming along nicely! Do you think they will attempt to breed after hibernation? It'd be cool to see if they try to

I'm not sure yet if I want to hibernate them. I'm considering it though. If I would, I'm 99% Vinca and King II would mate. As soon as King saw Vinca, he stayed around her. LT might try to compete with King, but I think because of how much those two hangout together it's safe to say them. I know Spot would mate with the female Leopard as well. I'm not sure yet if I want to hibernate all of them or not yet. It's a discussion we can have on this thread though!


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[Larry Wardog]

While I'm still working on a new video, checkout the most recent one "2B" please subscribe, if you have a YouTube this shows me you are interested.

https://youtu.be/rK7mkh4cLDU


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It's almost been a month, but I finally got this video posted. Meet Vinca the female toad

https://youtu.be/sw1oFFemnBM


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[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Amazing man, simply amazing

[Larry Wardog]

The enclosure is doing great. I have it setup for the winter. I have the UTH in place and the plexiglass top instead of screen. It makes a 40% difference in humidity with the power of the lights. The pachysandra is starting to bloom, myrtle is good, autumn brilliance fern is fantastic. I would highly recommend it for local frogs or toads. It is very durable to toads and is thriving lime green and slow growth. I was not expecting this. The Dragon's Tail Ferns did not make it. I just faced it they could not survive that climate. The Japanese Fern will be attempted again next year since it wasn't given a fair chance in the tank. We will see how the winter goes, but for western pa plants, 3 are good for a natural build.


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[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Sounds like a plan!

[Larry Wardog]

The 75 Gallon is looking at its best now actually which is odd for a mild October, but still late October beauty has not happened with this tank before. LT is back in the other enclosure with the other leopard frog. He could not compete for food and they would have starved him. We are left with Spot, King II, and Vinca. Does anyone want to see a video of the enclosure? Let me know what you want to see! And subscribe so I know there is an interest please!


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[Larry Wardog]

2nd late fall update:
Spot, King II, and Vinca are doing well. Spot has shown aggressive behavior towards Vinca and LT, but not King. King has shed and become closer in size to Spot. His dominant behavior and the passive behavior of LT was the reason for moving LT. Vinca doesn't care about Spots dominant behavior because she has claimed her territory and will not back down to Spot. She owns the moss hut. If he would have intimated her and it affected her eating and behavior I would have done something. But she is fat and does her normal routine. When she gets bigger than Spot, he will not try to intimidate her anymore. It is with his behavior that I have to announce that I will not in the many months to come be interested in getting him a female for this enclosure. For the tank to stay balanced in all aspects only 3 can live in this enclosure. These guys have hunted all the grown Woodlice and I have plenty offspring, but I need them...I also missed the unique hunting styles of the group. Spot and Vinca are hunters chasing and stalking prey. King II waits and ambushes what they chase to him. I couldn't enjoy each unique hunting style they have with an army of frogs and toads in here. From a space standpoint and aggressive behavior from the Leopard Frog, I can say a 75 Gallon is adequate space for a sexed pair of toads and a male leopard frog without a space or stress problem. One surprise I had in my woods vivarium is an Iris Living in the water. I thought it died...it actually shot up new sprouts and has adjusted not only to water, but indoors. It's a smaller iris and will be kept up with, but if it starts thriving, it will be plant #4 that can be kept in a Vivarium. I might over thanksgiving make a video of the pack hunting. Pachysandra and Periwinkle are sprouting and doing leaps and bounds better than a year ago. The UTH and Plexiglass lid have preserved the thriving summer success. If anyone reads this before trying a mixed species Vivarium, when they say problems happen down the road, they are right. If the animals aren't researched and personally observed frequently, that is what leads to the downfall of these builds. I think the laziness of "it's been working, I don't have to worry or learn anymore" mindset sets in. This is why owning each animal previous and a large tank, as well as a backup plan and strategy for problems can save this tank. With that being said, I'm very lucky to have the specific sexes and the enclosure that is built especially for these species to live together. It's also up to the animals. If they can't get along or remain normal in behavior, then change needs to happen. I'm at the max imo for animals, but it all worked out in a perfect scenario with this gang. More updates coming soon!


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[Larry Wardog]

Good news:

The Woodlice population has started to recover. I have found more Woodlice tonight which is a big deal. I guess LT was hunting the majority of them. Next is the surprise of the fall, a dying Iris has made a full comeback from 2 inches out of the water 2 days ago to 6 now. It has made a full recovery and if someone is patient with this plant, an Iris is #4 perennial that can grow indoors. Not sure how big this will get now acclimated to the enclosure. I wanted an iris in this build from the beginning, but never thought about it again until late last summer. Some pachysandra is getting ready to bloom. This is another big deal because this time last year I lost all of it, and now I have some blooming and spreading like mad through the tank. All good news out of the
75 Gallon PA Woods Vivarium


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[Larry Wardog]

Everyone is happy:

King II cuddles up with Vinca

Spot down by the water

The Iris in the background.


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Another big update:

With just removing LT, the 75 Gallon Woods has been recovering in different aspects. I found 10 baby crickets growing in the tank. This is huge. This is the latest crickets have ever grown in this Vivarium. The Iris is growing, and the Pachysandra and Periwinkle are spreading throughout the tank. The Autumn Fern has begun developing two branches that are the nice brown this fern displays in summer. It is still growing as well. The next video will be in documentary style for the animals. More updates to come!


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[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Loving this thread! Keep us updated!

[Larry Wardog]

In the world of creating the 1st documentary for this enclosure. Should be out around Thanksgiving!


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[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Yes, I can't wait to see the video!

[Larry Wardog]

Here is the Documentary of the 75 Gallon PA Woods Vivarium! Please check this out. It has everything this thread is about in this video.

https://youtu.be/fwFoQPKryo0


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[Larry Wardog]

Toad love


Happy Thanksgiving

[Larry Wardog]

Now growing Mushrooms


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[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Amazing!

[Larry Wardog]

Night hits the 75 Gallon



Can you find King II and Spot?


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