Fire Bellied Toads: Fish?

[ApxWingman]

how often would you need to do water changes for that? I have 2 FBTs and I am currently building a 40g tank, and I would love some crabs...there will be 2 filters in it

[Hollow]

honestly i don't change it as often as i should. Every 1 - 2 months.

But I recommend making sure there are at least a few different islands for the frogs. They don't really seem to enjoy being in the water, they almost always choose to be on land. I did have one however that would actually swim down to the bottom of tank and sit there for a little while at a time.

But that reason might be why the fish and crabs have survived for so long is because the frogs don't typically spend a ton of time in the water.

[BigBlue83]

really??? i have three firebelly toads, and a twenty gaooln set up. Its half land half water and my frogs barely EVER i mean ive seen one (urlacher) on land but that was only feeding time. My frogs choose water over land

[Hollow]

yeah i've read a lot of people say their frogs are mostly in the water. Is it shallow water? Perhaps they don't like deep water. Because tank is pretty deep (2/3rds high of water).

[sobo]

yeah i've read a lot of people say their frogs are mostly in the water. Is it shallow water? Perhaps they don't like deep water. Because tank is pretty deep (2/3rds high of water).

Thats really deep, try lowering that water level. If they can see the ground, they will always be in the water because they know its safe. If you wanna make it about 5-6inches deep, with some kind of plants (fake or real) that either float on the top or go to the top that they can hold on to and float on the water. They like to be half on land, half in the water.
Either by holding onto foating plants or sitting on a angled ground.

My toads are always in the water, either in the angled log or floating on the top with the plants. Rarley in the little cave they have on land.

Hope this help!

[DDog]

I have my fire bellies in a 10 gallon. It's filled half way with water (note: there are 1-2in of rocks around the bottom) and then there is a floating corner dock. My FBs go in and out of the water, and enjoy sitting on the bottom, or even under the waterfall from their filter. I have a handful of neon tetras and cobra guppies that school around in the tank. While I'm sure it is a little cramped for them, they work as the occasional feeder fish and make good eye candy. On top of that I have 2 mystery snails that keep the place spotless. I havent had any trouble -YET- with the FB toxicity in the water. But I'm also filtering (maybe) 5 gallons of water with a 20 gallon rated filter.
I'd definitely recommend dropping in some small fish, ones that school together though. Worst case, you're out a few bucks if they die.

[Bilbogsl]

Hi guys,

This is my frist time on this forum i joined to network with other folk who have firebellied toads. My 13yr old son as a 55 gal twnk set up as an aquaterrium in his room. It has about 6 inches of water and lots of areas where the toads can get out of the water either completely of partially. He has been doing a fabulous job, so much so, he has had two plattys that have bred over and over again in the tank. Granted, many of the young do not survive but currently he has four .75 cm long pltty babies doing very well and growing. He also has 5 zebra danios, 4 neon tetras and a albino bristle nosed pleco he calls Gandalf! We recently got a 2inch sailfin pleco whom he called Gollum, (theme going on here) but unfortunately he died yesterday. Not sure if it was the tank and conditions that were at fault or perhaps he was not a great fish to begin with. We got sucked into buying him from petsmart, we usually go to a smaller pet store that is more specialized. There stock is always in good condition.

My question....... Should we try sailfin pleco, (the albino bristle nose has been in the tank nearly 6 months with no problems, the fish have all been in over a year) or should we forget the pleco and go for something more interesting? Any suggestions?

This is a kid who really looks after his yank very well. He does partial waater changes every 10-14 days, feeds the toads live crickets at least once per week and 2 of his 4 toads also will eat freeze dried crickets. He also uses blood worms if we can't get him down to buy live crickets.

Wuld be grateful for any input. Will try to get a picture of his set up, I think it looks smashing and I love watching the tank and it's inhabitants, it is very cathartic especially after a hectic day. He has ADHD and it is the best therapy you can buy, this is his words! ��

Looking forward to learning lots and exchanging views,

With thanks

Sue
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[sschind]

ive seen one (urlacher)

He was probably hurt and standing on the sidelines

sorry, I couldn't resist.

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