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[Neverend]

I also think the alocasia and begonia will grow too big, try to find compact-growing plants, I can't think of any at the moment...

[Tindomul]

I agree on the Alocasia, although there are some varieties, or so the rumor goes, that will stay under 12 inches, or at 12 inches max. I don't know much about the begonias.
I agree with the Ludisia suggestion as it is easy to care for and will darken up your tank to fit your theme.
Bulbophyllums are a great way of upping the malevolance factor in your tank as many species have wierd looking and foul smelling blooms.

Dorothy, most frogs will not eat anything unless it moves first. All plants should be safe. Unless the plant oozes toxins, or has millions of tiny stiff thorns (Cacti) the frogs will be safe as well.

[AaronAcker]

Thanks for the replies, I'm neck deep in research, and I'll be sure to ask some of the frog keeping plant gurus about their begonias...

Still having a difficult time on determining orchids for the viv, I'll be going through a list of recommendations today, hopefully I'll get some more recommendations here as well.

Thanks again

[AaronAcker]

Thank you for moving this to the appropriate section, still getting used to the site I have a couple of orchids that I think may work (and fit into my theme) Let me know if anybody has any further detail on them :/

Scaphosepalum Breve


Masdevallia Zahlbrudeneri


Tristella species?


Restrepia Brachypus


I really like the dark bold colors of some of them, red, black, I also like the "spikes" off the tips of the petals.

[AaronAcker]

Any thoughts/comments on the above orchids?

[Paul]

Masdevallia zahlbrudeneri is a warm grower and I think? lower light so should be good. The Scaphs are all very neat. Your temp range should be okay for most of them including Scaph breve. Have you checked out Scaph erinaceum/Masdevallia erinacea? IOSPE PHOTOS

(Btw, not to be a pain or anything, just an FYI ... the species name is never capitalized.)

[AaronAcker]

Thanks for the info Its one on the list.

[AaronAcker]

Originally Posted by Paul

Masdevallia zahlbrudeneri is a warm grower and I think? lower light so should be good. The Scaphs are all very neat. Your temp range should be okay for most of them including Scaph breve. Have you checked out Scaph erinaceum/Masdevallia erinacea? IOSPE PHOTOS

(Btw, not to be a pain or anything, just an FYI ... the species name is never capitalized.)

I'm having a hard time finding any pictures or info on the Scaphosepalum Erinaceu??

[Dorothy]

Do you mean Masdevallia erinacea
Click on these links - http://www.orchidspecies.com/orphotd...alerinacea.jpg
- IOSPE PHOTOS
Check out this link- it lists many species of Scaphosepalum - Scaphosepalum - and if you click on the names, the photos will show up

[AaronAcker]

Awesome! Thanks, yeah, those would fit in nicely.