Water: Tap water for frogs?

[findiviglio]

Hi,

Please keep in mind that leaving water out for 24 hrs or so will allow chlorine to dissipate, but chloromines, used by many municipalities, will remain. Most standard instant chlorine removers (liquids) take care of chloromines as well, but check label or let me know if you need a product name. No need for bottled water, some is quite hard, unless a pH/mineral prob with your tap (easy to check via local water municipality). The Bx Zoo and others in which I've worked used instant dechlorinators for almost all, untile RO came into vogue (reverse osmosis systems). If you use distilled on glass, take care not to spray frogs..may leach minerals, salts from body.

Diet is a very impt consideration for this species...you might enjoy this article The Red-Eyed Treefrog - Notes on Captive Care and Natural History | That Reptile Blog.

best, Frank

[StickyFrogfeet]

My frog Has been having a reaction to our tap water he sheds every time i change his bowl I suggest you treat tap water with tetrafauna aqua safe, for reptiles and amphibians . get a 1 gallon water jug fill it with tap and put 8-10 drops in it and your good to go. got it straight from the aqua safe website to treat 1 gallon of water hope that helps.

[DC101]

Thanks for your help everyone!