FBT's & Anole's?

[KittyKat90]

Hello Frog Forum Land,

This is the kind of set- up I am preparing for my 5 FBT's:
Not exactly like that in the picture... but more FBT friendly
Tetra Viquarium Reptile & Amphibian Terrarium Décor - Tank Decorations and Reptile Filter from petco.com

This is the Filter Deal that will make that set-up possible:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPUKnoD4qjE

From what I read Anole's drink condensation from the glass to get there water and They do not swim in water or anything that would put them indirect contact with the Toxins. What I'm wondering is Could I put Anole's in this Habitat with my FBT's without worrying about the toxin's hurting them? Or should I call this idea a bust?
All help is Greatly Appreciated!!!

[Bombina Bob]

Hi there
to be safe, i wouldnt do it. the two would be very tricky to cohabitate together
because anoles need a hot basking spot and FBTs like the terrarium very cool. I
know there are some people out there who put american green tree frogs with
anoles but im not so sure. when in doubt, dont house them together

[deranged chipmunk]

i'm actually a big fan of multispecies tanks (blasphemous, i know...lol), if the tank is large enough, and done properly, but the sizes of the tanks that the viquarium are made for are a bit small, in my opinion. also, keep in mind the origins of the species in question, as well as care requirements. it "may" work, but why risk it?

as far az the toxins, i have yet to see any scientific proof that fbt's kill anything else living in the tank with them (fish for example). so i wouldn't worry about that. but i would be concerned about bacteria from things like urine or feces that could infect the other. being as they are from such different parts of the world, they won't have any immunity to the other's native bacterias.

[KittyKat90]

It's a 40gl Breeder tank. So, lot's of extra space.

[Bombina Bob]

Blasphamy! *rips shirt* (JK) i think that it could really work out

[Gnag the nameless]

Blasphamy! *rips shirt* (JK) i think that it could really work out

Lol!

But, yeah, a 40 gallon breeder is quite a lot of space. Mind posting some pictures once it's done?

[Bombina Bob]

gnag is right, green anoles dont tolerate crowding too well, you
can probably put four anoles in a 40 gallon, and more of the smaller species

[KittyKat90]

I'm hoping to get it done before I leave Boot Camp, But I will post pictures of it when it is finally complete. I only want to put 2 or 3 Anole's in there and then my 5 FBT's.
So, I should go for it?

[KittyKat90]

So, I did some more research and I think The Crested Anole would be better suited for this tank. It can live in the same temperature and Humidity levels as FBT's, they eat the same food and They get there water from licking the sides of the tank. They are rarely on the ground. So, I think these would be my best bet.

[Creamballman]

Don't be surprised when you see missing limbs on the geckos then.

[rjm2653]

Don't be surprised when you see missing limbs on the geckos then.

Anoles are too big for a fbt to eat mine get along just fine



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[Creamballman]

depends how big they are

[Bombina Bob]

if your planning on putting a crested anole in the tank, make sure you give him some
space. anoles can be very terretorial over a certian area of the terrarium, i would maybe
devote 20 gallons to the anole and 20 to the toads. mixing species isnt usually my thing
but its possible if you give large amounts of space.

Hope this works out!

[Gnag the nameless]

I agree with Ryan. You could buy an aquarium divider to keep the FBT's on one side, or make one. Seal it using aquarium-grade silicone sealant.

Mixing species has never been my thing, either, as it can cause stress, food competition, fights, injuries, poisoning, and sometimes an animal being killed.