Look forward to it
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- 0.1.0 Felis catus (Maine Coon Mix & Siamese Mix) - Daisy & Donald
- 1.0.0 Canis lupus familiaris (Siberian Husky) - Hermes
- 2.0.0 Mini-Me Minions - Aiden & Peyton
postin it in a few mins
Oh wow that was quick!
- 1.2.0 Azazel, Matrix & Minnie
- 0.1.0 Felis catus (Maine Coon Mix & Siamese Mix) - Daisy & Donald
- 1.0.0 Canis lupus familiaris (Siberian Husky) - Hermes
- 2.0.0 Mini-Me Minions - Aiden & Peyton
The deal is okay, but I think I'd spend the money on the larger tank vs the kit. Its all about your preference though. I do like the heat mats though. Just depends on what you like. You can easily keep them warm in the winter with a red or black bulb.
If you have a decent water area for them, the humidity will be fine. For those making a land terrarium with just a water bowl, 70 to 80 % is best.
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Hubby and I talked it over, we're going to just go buy separates and get a bigger tank I'm gonna hold off on the heat mats for now, as it's smoking hot around here at the current time (might get one if it's a rough winter for sure.) And if I can get it built the way I want it, it will be a divided tank, 50/50. Once we go find everything we need, we'll decide (but that's what *I* want to setup ) Thank you again for all your helpful info!
- 1.2.0 Azazel, Matrix & Minnie
- 0.1.0 Felis catus (Maine Coon Mix & Siamese Mix) - Daisy & Donald
- 1.0.0 Canis lupus familiaris (Siberian Husky) - Hermes
- 2.0.0 Mini-Me Minions - Aiden & Peyton
Sounds great! Can't wait to see your design .
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Water De-Chlorinator - is there a specific type I should use? I came across some for fish/tanks/plants, I wasn't sure if that was any good for frogs too or not (for a 50/50 tank & filter.)
Aqueon Betta Bowl Plus Water Conditioner & Dechlorinator is the one I found here in town.
- 1.2.0 Azazel, Matrix & Minnie
- 0.1.0 Felis catus (Maine Coon Mix & Siamese Mix) - Daisy & Donald
- 1.0.0 Canis lupus familiaris (Siberian Husky) - Hermes
- 2.0.0 Mini-Me Minions - Aiden & Peyton
Any fish or reptile/amphibian dechlorinator is fine. I'm sure it's fine.
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Thanks I found some online, got that + a few more things. Gotta wait for all that to arrive before getting the toads, slowly but surely.
- 1.2.0 Azazel, Matrix & Minnie
- 0.1.0 Felis catus (Maine Coon Mix & Siamese Mix) - Daisy & Donald
- 1.0.0 Canis lupus familiaris (Siberian Husky) - Hermes
- 2.0.0 Mini-Me Minions - Aiden & Peyton
cant u use spring water just until u get dechlorinator?
Yeah but I wanted some on hand in case I couldn't get to it one day (I'm a bit...obsessive when it comes to having everything in any situation, lol.) I'm still waiting on the rest of the stuff I had to order online that we didn't have around here, so I just ordered some with that (since I need the rest of the stuff before I get my toads last.)
- 1.2.0 Azazel, Matrix & Minnie
- 0.1.0 Felis catus (Maine Coon Mix & Siamese Mix) - Daisy & Donald
- 1.0.0 Canis lupus familiaris (Siberian Husky) - Hermes
- 2.0.0 Mini-Me Minions - Aiden & Peyton
It is much less costly just to buy a bottle of dechlorination solution than it is to purchase spring water, Mantisman. One drop of solution dechlorinates one gallon, and you can get a bottle of the stuff for four dollars.
I don't have experience myself with well water, but I don't imagine any issue so long as there's nothing wrong with the water itself (very acidic, looks foggy, etc). As for buying them from pet stores, almost all places get their toads from the wild anyway. You really just need to look at their condition.
For the light, it should be fine. So long as the tank is warm enough, you're good. FBTs aren't particularly needy as far as UVB lighting goes, though you'll need UVB to grow plants.
As for the heating pad, just do not put it on any glass that is in contact with water. You'll crack the glass in no time at all. What you could get is a water heater which attaches via suction-cup to the glass. Just be sure it's not in a spot where your FBTs will stop for a rest and place their feet on it. I tend to put them in the filters, as the running water makes it more efficient and I can easily cover it up. Of course, I design and put together filters myself, so one which you purchase would probably not have a place for a water heater.
Thanks Finny I ended up getting the dechlorination solution as like you said, it was much cheaper (I did the math.) I also tested my well water and it's fine (clear as day and no acidity to speak of) but I'll use it anyways to be safe.
As for light, I got a UVB one that is over their basking rock. They chill out in the water 90% of the time but I occasionally see them wander over there for sunning.
I got a heating pad but as hot as it is here right now, it's not needed. I considered putting it under the coconut fiber I have to see if that will help in the winter time but not sure how well it'll penetrate it (definitely not putting it under the half that is water.)
- 1.2.0 Azazel, Matrix & Minnie
- 0.1.0 Felis catus (Maine Coon Mix & Siamese Mix) - Daisy & Donald
- 1.0.0 Canis lupus familiaris (Siberian Husky) - Hermes
- 2.0.0 Mini-Me Minions - Aiden & Peyton
Glad to help.
When you do place it, make sure the toads can not touch it directly. If you decide to put it in the fiber, I would suggest getting reptile carpet and wrapping it around the heater so the toads can't burn themselves on it if they burrow. I don't know much about coconut fiber, as I tend to avoid it to begin with, so it's only speculation when I say that I imagine it should heat up just fine. It may take awhile because of how fluffy it is (air is an incredible insulator) but once it's warm, it'll stay warm for a long time. Again, this is just speculation from what I know of heaters and the materials.
I have about 5 inches of coconut fiber in their tank currently, with the reptile moss carpet on top of it. So they never come into contact with the fiber. I figured if I bury it way in there, it'll heat it up nicely but they won't ever be able to touch it I'm gonna experiment til I get it right. I hate coconut fiber too (reason the carpet is over it, lol.) But it works good as building up height to get in the water.
- 1.2.0 Azazel, Matrix & Minnie
- 0.1.0 Felis catus (Maine Coon Mix & Siamese Mix) - Daisy & Donald
- 1.0.0 Canis lupus familiaris (Siberian Husky) - Hermes
- 2.0.0 Mini-Me Minions - Aiden & Peyton
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