Alright, this will be my first time with these toads. There still aren't any (toads) in the tank, because I want the tank to be completely ready. The water is about 70 degrees F, so I was thinking about getting a submersible heater. Also, the moss will not stay wet, even if I spray it when I turn off the light, the moss is dry by morning. How does the tank look? I know the filter is pretty visible, and the right part of the water side is a little boring, so what should I put there? Any hardy live plants? Any suggestions for the tank are appreciated. Some tips on taking care of the toads would be great too. Any pictures of oriental fire bellied toad tanks for inspiration?
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I keep fire-bellied toads, and have a some-what similar set-up. You've done a real good job, looks fantastic. To make the water side more "interesting" You might try putting a larger rock that breaks the water surface over there to give the toads an island. I wouldn't worry about the moss too much, plenty of water available for the toads. If it is a concern to you, you can get a mister that can run off a timer, the only problem is that they are hard to hide. Looks like you have enough room to have a small group of them. You're on the right track, good luck/have fun with them.
wow that looks ace! i wouldnt worry about it, as for the mos drying out, try putting a solid lid on the top of the tank rather than a mesh one, the condensation that will form in the tank will keep the moss damp enough.
these toads only get to maybe a inch and a half long, so they are only small, you can fit a lot in that tank, how many were you planning on?
*edit* sorry i see the top pictures shows a tank with a solid lid, my bad
feed them on small brown crickets, and baby locust, that with the set up you have once you sort out your moss problem and you will have some very happy frogs
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wow ur serious.my cage is a baby 1 but i only hav 1frog.all he has r some pebbles n i a little stick that he can chill on.but i let him play in the sink or tub sumtimes.i think ur plannin 4sum happy frogs!
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I keep fire-bellied toads, and have a some-what similar set-up. You've done a real good job, looks fantastic. To make the water side more "interesting" You might try putting a larger rock that breaks the water surface over there to give the toads an island. I wouldn't worry about the moss too much, plenty of water available for the toads. If it is a concern to you, you can get a mister that can run off a timer, the only problem is that they are hard to hide. Looks like you have enough room to have a small group of them. You're on the right track, good luck/have fun with them.
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great but i think more land and less water would be great.
do not put real plants because they bring pesticides! plastic ones are attractive and safe.
water depth should be no more than 4 inches as they can drown!
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Wow, you did a great job, I’m jealous, my toads would love to have a setup like yours. You should spruce up the water side a little by adding a few more aquatic plants and thats all, your toads are very lucky!
hey man nice setup its cool but it looks too packed. dont you think maybe you should lower the water level and take a a little dirt out im not saying take the land away just take some dirt out