Quote Originally Posted by Froggiefressh View Post
Hi Lynn,

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you! Well yesterday night he did not come out again! At least from what I could tell. I've been using the red light for only 2 out of the 5 nights he has been sleeping. So tonight I just got him out of the corner he was in and put him on the main branch going through out the tank. He was looking at crickets not sure if he got any, but he was alert and moving and went into his water bowl twice which is his normal procedure when he does come out and usually poops in his water bowl too. I do not see any poop at the moment the last time I notice some would be was 5 nights ago? I'm pretty sure! He still has a little belly to him not too thin.

My enclosure is a 10 gallon right now. Only one little guy in there about an inch and a half long. I would say my humidity remains around 60%(Like the breeder told me). The guy told me anywhere from 68-82 is fine, but I read another article and it said 77-85 degrees Fahrenheit. So I've been using a 13watt bulb to keep the temps a little higher usually around 77-78 and from 72-74 at night. (right this second the tank is at 72.8) I use conditioned tap-water. For substrate I'm using a potting mix underneath that is weed guard for like a screen type deal and underneath that is hydroballs that the breed sold to me and some sphagnum moss, there is not plants in the enclosure right now. I do have branches and areas to hide though! Main food source would be 1/4 crickets? a little bigger then pin heads. I dust then with rep-cal calcium +D3. For my tiger leg I dust every feeding, I dump about 6 or more crickets into the enclosure. Every other day or so . I know he does not eat them all because I still see a few in the tank. During the day I use a small heat lamp with a 13watt bulb nothing fancy and at night I don't use any form of heat and it stays between 72-74 rarely dropping to 69 degrees. I will try to get a pic as soon as possible!
I hope any of this information will help me figure out why He has been such a sleepy head lately. Thanks for getting back with me Lynn! =)
Hi Greg,
It sounds likes you are doing a great job. Sometimes you just have to sit there and watch them.
I have 5 red eyes in my larger enclosure- They all have very different habits. It is amazing how consistent their habits are as well.
Tiger legs do have a little different humidity and temp requirements compared to red eyed tree frogs. So, do your research.
I am unable to recall this specifically , sorry

You might consider adding a small bowl for feeding crickets ( clear glass, sides need to be at least 3" so the little bugger don't hop out----they are so proficient at everything!!!).
If you like this idea , do both for a longtime until you are sure he eats form the bowl.
The bowl has some advantages: keeps the vits and cal on the crickets, enables you to monitor food more closely.
I would not worry about giving him too him many crickets for now while he is still adjusting. The only problem is--- they are going to get into the substrate.

Water: I have read many times not to use "conditioner" but a good de-chlorination product.
But, have also seen information that state NovAqua is a great Water conditioner. Go figure!
I recently did a post ( and PM members) on FF " favorite product" for this:
It was hands down----Amquel and (zoo-med Reptisafe).
Just don't let you frog soak in distilled water on a regular basis.

Moving forward-
What I am sure about is : they will do best in a heavily planted enclosure! Live plants - creating a canopy, is very important for them.
It will provide hiding places up high--- of which they will very naturally be attracted to.
A " Pothos " is a great place to start. And cheap. (Others -snake plant, Philodendron)
You will want to get going on is, as it cannot be purchased and simply added into the viv immediately.
Do a "plant preparation" search here on FF. You will come up will plenty of information
It MUST be re-potted in tropical soil and left to "grow out" all the pesticides and fertilizer.

Can't wait to see photos !!!! The are very beautiful frogs.

FF member Kurt ( treefrogguru) may be able to help you with specific questions?

Enjoy him ,
Lynn