Frogs don't like water bowl!!

[Shade38]

My RETFs don't like their water bowl. I keep it clean and fresh every day but they prefer to go down to the Eco-Carpet and just squish themselves down on it to hydrate. They don't know they're tree frogs apparently-- they like the bottom of the tank!

Do anyone else's frogs do this? Not concerned, just curious.

In case you're wondering, I use a small ceramic ramekin (creme brulee dish.) What's not to like?

[BeckyM]

My RETFs don't like their water bowl. I keep it clean and fresh every day but they prefer to go down to the Eco-Carpet and just squish themselves down on it to hydrate. They don't know they're tree frogs apparently-- they like the bottom of the tank!

Do anyone else's frogs do this? Not concerned, just curious.

In case you're wondering, I use a small ceramic ramekin (creme brulee dish.) What's not to like?

It looks nothing like a pond. Perhaps that's the reason.
While I don't know how picky Red eyes are, my grays have always adored the little water dishes that look like rocks. These are a bit more accesible for the little guys and they look more natural.

[Heatheranne]

I had a 1" bowl in my quarantine tank for my new babies. They rarely soaked either. I switched to a 1/2" bowl and they love it. They sit in the water and put their front feet over the edge.

[flybyferns]

My RETFs don't like their water bowl. I keep it clean and fresh every day but they prefer to go down to the Eco-Carpet and just squish themselves down on it to hydrate. They don't know they're tree frogs apparently-- they like the bottom of the tank!

Do anyone else's frogs do this? Not concerned, just curious.

In case you're wondering, I use a small ceramic ramekin (creme brulee dish.) What's not to like?

Hi Toni,
Not that it should matter to much , but how deep is the side of the bowl and how deep is the water?
I use a really shallow 7-8" diameter plant(er) saucer with about 1/2" of de-chlorinated water.
They could be simply getting the moisture they need from the substrate and misting.
Lynn

[Shade38]

The bowl/ramekin is about 7/8 inch high, but the actual water level is quite shallow, about 3/8 inch.

I do have a small one that looks like a pond but it's harder to tell when it's soiled.

[flybyferns]

The bowl/ramekin is about 7/8 inch high, but the actual water level is quite shallow, about 3/8 inch.

I do have a small one that looks like a pond but it's harder to tell when it's soiled.

There is nothing wrong w/ the bowl you are using.
You do not need to use a " pet store" type dish.
I think it is smart to be able to see if it is soiled !!!

[DonLisk]

Post a photo of your whole tank/setup. Since these are tree frogs they won't usually spent time on the bottom of the tank so getting to the water bowl may be the problem. They need to have a good amount of pathways to move about, such as branches, vines, and plants.

[Shade38]

Okey doke. I'm not convinced it's a problem, but I am curious about it (hence my OP) so sure I'll post some photos. I just figured it was one of two things:

1. They enjoy the carpet because it's warm from the UTH, as opposed to the water in the bowl which is cooler from being on the cool side of the tank.
2. Because the bottom 6 inches of the tank is covered on all 4 sides, they feel safe enough to hang out down there sometimes.

There is a top heat source (red lamp that goes on when the night temp hits -68 F) and bottom heat source (UTH that covers 2/3 of the floor on the right side. The UTH must stay on all the time b/c my house is so cold.) Here we go:

View from top:



Views from front. Sorry for the reflection, the light is glare-y this hour of day.



View of front shows heat lamp and size.



I changed the water bowl to a brown one that looks like a tree stump, just for kicks. If they treat it with the same apathy over the next few days, I'll change it back to the white ramekin.

I forgot to mention-- one of the branches that runs across the tank rests near the water bowl. So if they didn't want to touch the floor, they wouldn't have to.

[Shade38]

I caught Tulip soaking last night!!! Woo hoo!! I'm quite relieved




Snap still digs the carpet however. Oh well.

[Heatheranne]

Awe , I'm glad she soaked for you. Perhaps he'll follow her example now .

[Sunshine]

[QUOTE=Shade38;135466]I caught Tulip soaking last night!!! Woo hoo!! I'm quite relieved


I know this thread is a little old and I am not sure if I am supposed to make a new thread? I have a question about frogs soaking in their dish. I see in this picture the frog only has its back end in the water which is what my frogs do. Is it normal for them to not get all the way into the water? Why do they only stick their butts in the water? I thought it strange, but I have had them for almost a year and they seem perfectly fine.

[Kira Hudson]

im not sure iit maybe to hard for them to get out if a preditor is mucking around i know my greens wont mess with it ether the soke in the waterthat colects in the bromids in there tank

[Sunshine]

Ahhh, I hadn't thought of that! Thank you