New to frogs. What do I do next?

[purple5262]

My 8 year old daughter got a frog habitat for her birthday. We got the tadpole and now we have a leopard frog! But I have come to discover that the habitat is completely unsuitable and terribly designed. This is the one we have Amazon.com: Summit Backyard Safari Deluxe Wet And Dry Habitat: Toys & Games It is supposed to house an adult leopard frog but it's only about 12 inches by 6 inches. Why DO they sell these things? Anyway, we have a 10 gallon aquarium we can set-up for him/her. Is a 10 gallon big enough for an adult? Or do I need something bigger? If I set-up a 20 gallon is that big enough for 2 adults? Is it better to keep a pair? If so, can I get another tadpole and put it in with my baby frog? Sorry for so many questions. Once again my kids got a pet I thought I knew how to care for only to find out I'm totally lost, lol. Thanks in advance for any help/advice you can give.

Lana.

[Charlotte Benedict]

I hate those kits! Its perfectly understandable to be mislead by the marketing. This is a reliable website all about the care of leopard frogs, which might help. Amphibian Care >> Leopard Frog (Rana pipiens and R. utricularia) Care . Twenty gallons is plenty for two frogs, but I wouldn't recommend raising tadpoles in the same tank as the adult, because the adult might eat it. You could take the risk, as long as you monitored the size of the frog and make sure it can't, or doesn't think, it can fit the little taddie in its mouth. Another important factor for the leopard frog tank, since it has to be 50% water, an in-tank filter. Tetra makes great and inexpensive filters, so that might be an investment so you don't have to change the water as much. Hope that helps!

[lindsayshocking]

I have my leopard frogs in a 20 gallon tank, but I have Southern Leopard Frogs which are considerably smaller than Northern Leopard Frogs, so first you really want to know what type you have. I personally like the 20 gallon tank because these little guys will hop a lot, and it's nice to know that they have the room they need to get around.

A lot of websites recommend using a half water/half substrate cage, but I've been having success using two large water dishes. They may not be super naturalistic, but it sure makes it a lot easier to clean. For substrate, I like regular Eco Earth Loose Coconut Substrate. You can get the bricks of soil and make your own substrate a little cheaper, but using the Eco Earth stuff is a lot easier.

Also make sure to have some good hiding spots for the frog! Mine spend most of their time hiding...

Feel free to message me if you need any more assistance!

[evangelist6589]

Thats a very cute frog in your pic

I have my leopard frogs in a 20 gallon tank, but I have Southern Leopard Frogs which are considerably smaller than Northern Leopard Frogs, so first you really want to know what type you have. I personally like the 20 gallon tank because these little guys will hop a lot, and it's nice to know that they have the room they need to get around.

A lot of websites recommend using a half water/half substrate cage, but I've been having success using two large water dishes. They may not be super naturalistic, but it sure makes it a lot easier to clean. For substrate, I like regular Eco Earth Loose Coconut Substrate. You can get the bricks of soil and make your own substrate a little cheaper, but using the Eco Earth stuff is a lot easier.

Also make sure to have some good hiding spots for the frog! Mine spend most of their time hiding...

Feel free to message me if you need any more assistance!

[lindsayshocking]

Thats a very cute frog in your pic

Thank you! That's Melix, my New Mexico Spadefoot

[Hoppity100]

I just found your post. Have you moved the frog into an aquarium yet? Have a screened lid. If your frog is anything like mine, it will love a water and land environment with some humidity. I have 2 FBT's in a 10 gal tank, screened lid, submersible heater. I also have 60% water and 40% land. I put in my tank: driftwood, plants (live and fake), large smooth oval rocks, treehouse, small terra cotta pot for hiding, pebbles, eco earth fiber substrate and well, everything but a TV.