Noob to the hobby

[Sliverz]

Hi guys

Just wanted to say hi, i've been reading alot of the forums as im really interested in getting into the hobby. I purchsed a Glass height 17", width 24" and depth 18" tank as well as a exo 12x12x12 and am going to be setting them up. Not really sure what to do with the small one, but maybe if I have successful breading down the road I can keep the juvies in there temporarily. I see there is a huge amount of info and am excited to keep looking through the forums and get started.

Any pointers are always appreciated! I live in Alberta Canada and its very dry here, hoping keeping the right humidity wont be an issue. I was curious if anyone uses the exo terra waterfall and if it has had many issues.

Jesse

[GrifTheGreat]

Welcome to the forum! You have come to the right place! Are you looking at a specific type of frog yet? Your set may be very different depending on what type of herp you are getting. As I'm sure you have realized, there is a lot of info to cover regarding frogs and toads. It's easily to do as much research as you can before you get your new froggie-friend. You'll still be learning as you go through! I would definitely recommend that whatever species you decide on, keep them for At Least a year or two before you try to breed them.

[Sliverz]

Hi Griff, thanks for response

I am planning on starting out with azureus or auratus as they seem like a good 1st species. My tank is 18w24l18h, do you think I should stick with 2 for this size? I picked up a monsoon misting system and am going to attempt to set it up so that im not in "rainy season". I was plannin on a waterfall but after reading about them seems they can be a big hassle. At this point I will be sticking with the misting and a small ceramic dish in the corner. Should I be using distilled water in both or just the misting? For plants I was thinking frog moss(pillow moss), some pothos, and 2 bromeliad. There is a reptile/amphibian show out here in 2 weeks and I hope to pick out some frogs then.

Any pointers are always appreciated.

Thanks
Jesse

[GrifTheGreat]

Hi Griff, thanks for response

I am planning on starting out with azureus or auratus as they seem like a good 1st species. My tank is 18w24l18h, do you think I should stick with 2 for this size? I picked up a monsoon misting system and am going to attempt to set it up so that im not in "rainy season". I was plannin on a waterfall but after reading about them seems they can be a big hassle. At this point I will be sticking with the misting and a small ceramic dish in the corner. Should I be using distilled water in both or just the misting? For plants I was thinking frog moss(pillow moss), some pothos, and 2 bromeliad. There is a reptile/amphibian show out here in 2 weeks and I hope to pick out some frogs then.

Any pointers are always appreciated.

Thanks
Jesse

I don't know alot about Darts, but the plants sound good. If you're worried about the nozzles clogging on your Monsoon system you can use distilled, Otherwise de-chlorinated tap water or spring water would be fine. Their main water source for soaking should always be de-chlorinated tap water or natural spring water. distilled water and and R/O water lack vital minerals and salts that your frogs need to hydrate themselves and for everyday bodily functions. distilled water and R/O water will actually steal nutrients/minerals/ and electrolytes from your frog. this is why it is only advised that dislilled and R/O water only be used for misting.

[Sliverz]

Awesome thanks for the info