75 Gallon Vivarium build

[Larry Wardog]

With the recent loss of my male White's Tree Frog in the other major build, it made me realize the animals who paved the way for the new ones as well as the ideas.
Here are the animals that became the motivation to complete this build and keep it at a high level all year.

Cromwell never made it to the 75 Gallon because she was quarantined where she would eventually pass. She set up for Dot in the other tank to come to me and better care for Spot.
Toto Truly the legend of this enclosure, I made sure everything in this build had more time spent and better execution as well as a strict size limit on prey for every Toad and Leopard Frog. If it was not for these two, this enclosure would not look or be as precisely built for the inhabitants now.


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[9darlingcalvi]

Love it, im doing a 10 gallon with chorus frogs and maybe spring peepers

[Larry Wardog]

Love it, im doing a 10 gallon with chorus frogs and maybe spring peepers

I've done some research on Spring Peepers and from what I gathered I thought they needed a lot of space and a taller tank. I'm not as sure about chorus frogs. If you put the 2 together you have to look at the risks of an enclosure like that. 2-3 peepers might be good in like a 29-40 Gallon because they need a lot of space like most tree frogs. The habitat temperature humidity and size must be equal or one species will become ill and wipe out your enclosure. A build like this will also cost a lot of money. I put around $4,000 in so far and it's been 2 years. If you are still stuck on these species try owning one of each for over a year and study them. Ask questions on here and research like crazy and you will have your answer. A mixed build requires much research and planning for success. I spent 2 years researching before I came to the conclusion on the animals some plants and the size of the tank. You should ask on the tree frogs thread there opinion of this because I am not as educated on local tree frogs. Thank you for your support, I want to help you and give you the advice that I had to find and learn from this experience. There is no cutting corners when lives are on the line. Thanks again I hope this helps!

[9darlingcalvi]

Okay, I might just do Chorus frogs in my 26 gallon bowfront, my other i habitat as are being moved to another tank.

[Larry Wardog]

Amazing man, simply amazing

Clear your messages! I need to talk to you!


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[Larry Wardog]

I have some very bad news.
I was on vacation and somehow Spot escaped. I was in Wisconsin far from PA so I couldn't do a thing. My mom found him dead. He was healthy and fat as can be. Now the Leopard Frog is extinct from this enclosure at the moment. I'm going to further the the scientific research and grow a tadpole inside this enclosure. It's a sad time because he died a day before his birthday. I will be making the lid reinforced and will be taking even better care of the new Young frog. The videos are going to have to be paused until I get the tadpole.


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[sezzakin]

I'm very sorry to hear about Spot.

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[Larry Wardog]

It has been difficult because the plants and enclosures are doing great, but I lost two key frogs about 2 weeks apart


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[Larry Wardog]

With the major loss of Spot I am just trying to reload everything. The enclosure is doing wonderful and
King II is active this winter. He may not go dormant like before. Vinca is slowing down and I believe will be going dormant for a few months. She is doing great as well. I am going to get a Leopard Frog Tadpole and raise it into a frog and then release it into the build. This will be even greater of a scientific experiment to see how the young Frog will do growing up captive with Toads. Should things in this build continue how they have been I will be adding a few more plants and the frog and can sit back for a while and enjoy this.


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[9darlingcalvi]

I'm starting my build this coming spring/summer. It will be only Chorus frogs

[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Hey man, sorry I haven't been on a lot recently, been really busy. Sorry about your losses man, it always sucks to lose any animal you love . At least your enclosure is coming out beautifully! I'll be making an update post explaining my absence shortly

[Larry Wardog]

We are going to have a very unique situation this spring when a new Leopard Frog and female Toad are introduced to the enclosure. Vinca has passed away due to finding out she had parasites that even though were treated killed her in the long run. The plants are a success and the woodlice are great as well as the earthworms. King II is fat and active. I will give a female Toad one last try and if unsuccessful I may switch to male Toads only. I've had great success with Leopard Frogs so I will make the enclosure escape proof so we have no disasters again. It will be interesting to show the aging process of both species along side a mature male Toad. Should make for great documentary and hopefully will be 2 amphibians that last for years.


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[Larry Wardog]

The Woods is still thriving. Just quieter and lonely.




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[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Beautiful enclosure still! Have you ever thought of adding Chorus frogs to the enclosure? Even though most of the species are small, the Upland chorus frogs I owned were nice and beautiful captives, they'd do well in an enclosure like that

[Larry Wardog]

Beautiful enclosure still! Have you ever thought of adding Chorus frogs to the enclosure? Even though most of the species are small, the Upland chorus frogs I owned were nice and beautiful captives, they'd do well in an enclosure like that

I thought about adding a different species instead of the 2: Eastern Spadefoot Toads, Five Lined Skinks, Wood Frogs, Green Frogs and
Green Anoles, but I thought about the vision for this tank, and how natural the species cooperated together. I think these two (American Toad and Northern Leopard Frog) compliment each other and are able to adapt to live in a build like this. If I ever did another setup it would be with Wood Frogs and Spadefoot Toads because they are really cool. I am very experienced with both Leopards and Toads. It sucks that Spot escaped and ultimately committed suicide and the vet couldn't help Vinca, but King II is great and I knew the risks of a tank like this. To me the new Frog and Toad will be worth it. There is nothing like having the plants, animals, and insects from you're Woods living naturally in the hallway. It really feels like the Woods. Even with the setbacks and disappointments, to me this enclosure is still worth it.


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[Larry Wardog]

I will be following the 75 Gallon closer on YouTube since I'll be raising a tadpole to be an adult Leopard Frog and rescuing a female Toad. There will be plenty of coverage on the enclosure and the new features and animals. King II and the plants are doing great. The Pachysandra, Autumn Fern and Iris are taking over. The Periwinkle is hit and miss. Updated coming soon! You can YouTube the tank from the success from last year here:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...rF7_8wlUP1nmtx please subscribe!


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[Larry Wardog]

The King and his rock.


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[Larry Wardog]

Good news! The plants have made it to April which is a record for all of the plants species making it this far. A store close to me locally owned is getting tadpoles in and will be getting Leopard Frog Tadpoles. I talked to the vet and she is expecting the Leopard Frog when I get it. Everything is in place for this new Frog and eventually female Toad to come. I have the 30 Gallon ready to quarantine now I wait for the tadpoles to morph.


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[John]

Testing - ignore this post.

[Cliygh and Mia 2]

Good news! The plants have made it to April which is a record for all of the plants species making it this far. A store close to me locally owned is getting tadpoles in and will be getting Leopard Frog Tadpoles. I talked to the vet and she is expecting the Leopard Frog when I get it. Everything is in place for this new Frog and eventually female Toad to come. I have the 30 Gallon ready to quarantine now I wait for the tadpoles to morph.


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Hey man, sorry I haven't been around, couldn't really post that much. Your enclosure looks nice so far, nice about the plants surviving that long dude! I guess you know you're doing something right. I'll be making an update post shortly if you want to keep your eyes out for that