tonyboy

Hi, i was thinking of having ago at keeping some frogs,i have kept marine fish which went very well, i was thinking of making my own viv, Well buying the viv and just setting up the inside ,i was just wondering what is the best set up for them,and what to buy? any info on what size, do i need a waterfull etc? i was only going for 2-4 small frogs,red eyed tree frog etc .i am completely new to this so any info would be much appreciated. Thanks

abadi

Hi
the setup depends on what species your buying, i would recommend either Fire Belly Toads or Red Eyed tree frogs, they are the most recommended first time frogs,
for Red eyed tree frogs you would want a tall viv than a long one as they are arboreal species with a tropical humid rainforest setup, alot of plants, vines, branches, foliage etc live plants can be used but i wouldn't recommend for a starter, mostly all water sources can be used, watefalls, water rain dripping systems, foggers, or the most basic is just a waterdish replaced daily clean spring water, do not use tap water.
you can setup your own waterfall instead of buying the expencive one, its basically just a cork bark, small filter, and a suitable size water bowl, however if you want the steps of this waterfall let me know :), for Redeyed tree frogs best substrate is soil.
ill give you an e.g on size depending in size or amount of frogs you keeping, Exo Terra 45 x 45 x 60 can keep 2/3 young frogs etc, remembering that these frogs need un upgrade for terrarium e.g 60 x 45 x 60 for 2/3 adults or sub adults, however bigger is always better but not in a level would cause stress to the frogs.

If your deciding to keep FireBelly Toads then the care and setup is completely different.
Hope this helps.
Cheers

tonyboy

Hi, thanks so much for the info,i think i will go for the Red Eyed tree frogs,i just want to get it right first time really if i can?, i am going to look at set ups today in my local shops.

abadi

Everyone can gets it right, if research and really ready to get one, just makesure you know how to pick a healthy one, a good setup, good products.
most kind of frogs dont like to be held alot etc, make sure its always humid and wet in the setup, arid will cause serious problems to the frog.
change water daily, makesure you know everything about feeding etc etc etc.

Good luck mate, do post us some pictures please :).

tonyboy

You are so right,thanks for the good advice,i will not go for red eyed tree frogs now,going to go with arrow frogs first, a little easier so i have been told,i will not rush into it.

Tom

hi tony..

im going through the same now mate, new to frogs, and learning all the time.

red eye frogs are stunning frogs, but like me, im doing dart frogs also. ( think there amazing little things )

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tonyboy

Yes the bloke in the shop had blue ones very nice! just need to get the right set up first, trying to save a few quide shopping around first
Any ideas on the cheapest place to buy frogs etc?

abadi

Dart frogs are also amazing frogs to keep, needing more humidity than any other species of frog, Good luck m8