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I have a floor space of 10x14 with a height of 18 and have built a water feature as you can see with hopes of housing a vent or two, maybe three or other thumbnails. being new to these smaller darts, I am wondering what would be best suited for this habitat. any suggestions?

I'm wondering about the plants, the lack of floor space and the over all space. I didn't plan this for thumbs but really, what else could fit. I have plans to drill out the three roots and plant neos as well as move the floor plants to allow for some leaf litter. would that be enough?

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Thnx,

Deven

I just suggested using imitators or intermedius for your paludarium, but this is even better, especially after you add the Neoregelias. While I have no personal experience with the vents, they should do equally as well in there. A group of 4 of any one of these species should put on a pretty good show for you if you luck out and get at least one pair among them. Another consideration would be D. fantasticus, although these are more difficult to find and tend to be rather expensive.

While I like the D. reticulatus, I've found them less adaptable to groups, and all but a single pair will seem to just "disappear" over time. Other people have reported this problem, as well. Mine have always spent more time on the open ground than other thumbs although of course, they do climb.

While more in the "obligate egg layer" category, and very territorial, a pair of pumilios would like this arrangement, as well. The problem here is their relative expense, sexing and pairing them up, which can be a bit tricky. Otherwise, they actually aren't any more "delicate" than the thumbs.

You certainly build some nice vivs.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

D. auratus blue
D. galactonotus pumpkin orange splash back
D. imitator
D. leucomelas
D. pumilio Bastimentos
D. fantasticus
P. terribilis mint and organe
D. reticulatus
D. castaneoticus
D. azureus
P vittatus
P. lugubris

i have heard that red amazonicus do well in groups. Although they are generally pretty shy. I would add more dense vegetation in the viv so they frogs have more hiding places and feel more secure. Dense vegetation also helps with shy frogs.Or like patty said imitators are an awsome choice too. anyways sweet set-up and keep us posted on the frog situation.