Too Large an Enclosure

[Mentat]

Hello! Is there such as thing as too large an enclosure for an African Bullfrog? Reason asking is; mine is around 3.5 in. now and just got moved from 10 gal. to a 20 high aquarium. Been looking for a 40 breeder stand (have tank) in local classifieds but nothing I like. My 75 gal. just became available and thinking of making it a nice vivarium for frog (possible male).

Due to extra foot in length; think it would provide better decoration options over a 40 breeder and include a cascade/stream combo. Frog is tweezer fed so finding food is not an issue. Should I move it into the 75 when it reaches 4 in. or wait until what length? Thank you!

[Jimifrog]

I don't see how an enclosure could be too large. I am sure if they had their druthers, they would like to be outside, which is pretty big. I am in negotiations with my wife to turn the media room into a lagoon. I fear that the negotiations will soon be with my wife's attorney.

But, seriously, I don't see your problem being a problem.

[n321]

Absolutely not! I always upgrade my tanks if I can afford it. You want your pet to have the best quality of life. Maybe if the tank was bare and had bright lights; that might stress it out (I know I wouldn't like it).

[7urb0]

there are several downside to an enclosure that are too big.

1, harder to maintain heat, humidity (uses more energy)
2, harder for the frog to get their food
3, takes longer to clean

[Jimifrog]

there are several downside to an enclosure that are too big.

1, harder to maintain heat, humidity (uses more energy)
2, harder for the frog to get their food
3, takes longer to clean

But that doesn't really mean that it's too big for the frog, just too big for the pet's owner.

[7urb0]

well i guess you're right if the owner dont mind the extra utility bill and extra cleaning. oh and i miss the part about tweezer fed, finding food wouldnt be a problem then. personally a 40 breeder is plenty big for a male pixie.

[Mentat]

Thanks for inputs Jimifrog and 7urb0! If I find a stand for 40 breeder within a couple months will set that up; if not it's a well insulated 75. Been thinking FW aquariums are cheaper to maintain (electrical energy wise) than a terrarium for ABF. My 75 had a 14 watt filter (AquaClear 150); 250 watt heater (runs on thermostat); and 48 watt lights (run for couple hours a day). Just heating it in terrarium mode might match that!

[Mikey]

I maintain my frogs at 82-84 degrees warm side and 75 degrees at the coolest side.

I dont feel comfortable that I could keep those temps with my frogs so they will never be put in a glass aquarium. I have seen too many larger bullfrogs slow down on feed due to inadequate heating.

just my .02