Bromeliads for auratus

martini · #1 06-14-2010, 02:17 AM

Anyone have any suggestions on what kind of bromeliad that would be best suited for my auratus. I am going to purchase some auratus soon and need some ideas for plants to use in the set up. This will be the first time i have owned dart frogs so any info anyone has would also be appreicated. I am new to dart frogs but have success with other reptiles and amphibians. Just trying to expand my zoo with the best info i can get.

Grimm · #2 06-14-2010, 11:17 AM

Any bromeliad that holds water is fine. You can also add small photo film cups added into the background or stuck onto the glass with suction cups. Typically a 30-45 degree angle works best for the cups.

RecycledAgain · #3 06-14-2010, 12:38 PM

Your choice of suitable vivarium plants is really only limited by size, in your case of broms some variates can become massive. My suggestion would be to look at the plant sections of any of the frog dealers, most all of their plants (with names so you can shop out side the sites) will be tailored for vivariums.

I also might mention bromeliad are not a necessity in a auratus tank. I personally like to use them for looks and a sturdy perch for the frogs but by no means do you have to include broms.

Dan

MtuPup · #4 07-08-2010, 10:59 PM

steer clear of the wal mart/big box store broms. You're best bet is to find a nice green house and talk and find broms that are small to medium sized full grown and will not over take your viv.

martini · #5 07-12-2010, 03:33 AM

Thanks to all who posted a reply......i think i found what i am looking for.

TrojanDylan · #6 08-02-2011, 02:53 AM

What species did you get?

crucible151 · #7 08-10-2011, 12:31 PM

What types of bromeliads are small? Any particular varieties that don't get to be very large. I know some can get to be massive, because I've got them in my yard!

Pavel · #8 08-10-2011, 07:35 PM

Even the big box stores at times carry the smaller growing broms.

Many of the Tillandsia are smaller growers -- though they do not hold water like many other broms do if that is a must. For decore, however, they can be very nice.

As far as what is "too big"? That depends on your tastes and tank size. I have a couple NOIDs I posted in the classifieds that have remained of very manageable size, IMO.

Neoregelia liliputana is about the smallest of the nonTillandsia broms that I can think of.