This forum is making my head spin!

[GrifTheGreat]

damn it, haven't thought about fire and with all that wiring around cages it is not something I'd rather risk. oh well going shopping will use same keeper for another frog eventually, i doubt it will ever end :lol:

You're welcome. The keepers are also good for placing frogs in while you clean that particular frog's enclosure. That's what I do.

[eRock79]

I've read some really great responses here in this thread and have learned much already just by taking the time to see what everyone thinks. I'm hoping that my question here will benefit the OP as well: I'm currently using Eco Earth for my baby Pac but have noticed people talking about coconut husk; am I using the wrong stuff? My baby likes to really dig in deep as if to cover his eyes during the day and when he comes out, he's kinda covered in earth substrate. Thank you all in advance and to the OP, I hope I didn't thread-jack, but instead, sought help for the both of us. Cheers!

[GrifTheGreat]

I've read some really great responses here in this thread and have learned much already just by taking the time to see what everyone thinks. I'm hoping that my question here will benefit the OP as well: I'm currently using Eco Earth for my baby Pac but have noticed people talking about coconut husk; am I using the wrong stuff? My baby likes to really dig in deep as if to cover his eyes during the day and when he comes out, he's kinda covered in earth substrate. Thank you all in advance and to the OP, I hope I didn't thread-jack, but instead, sought help for the both of us. Cheers!

You're using the right substrate. You want Coconut Fiber NOT Coconut Husk.

[GrifTheGreat]

I've read some really great responses here in this thread and have learned much already just by taking the time to see what everyone thinks. I'm hoping that my question here will benefit the OP as well: I'm currently using Eco Earth for my baby Pac but have noticed people talking about coconut husk; am I using the wrong stuff? My baby likes to really dig in deep as if to cover his eyes during the day and when he comes out, he's kinda covered in earth substrate. Thank you all in advance and to the OP, I hope I didn't thread-jack, but instead, sought help for the both of us. Cheers!

You definitely want coco fiber Not coco husk! Coco husk greatly increases the risk of impaction.

It is normal for them to burrow down and to be covered in dirt. If you are worried about the frog ingesting too much substrate when he sheds, then set him in his water dish. Some frogs will get in their water on their own all the time and others won't. It varies. A good soak once week helps get any excess shed off and keep their bowel movements regular.

[Lija]

Erik, welcome to the forum! you are using perfect stuff, you need eco earth ( coconut fiber), NOT coconut husk.

Grif - what do you think about using 2 UTH for plastic keeper. I got one yesterday, it raises temp only a little bit, so it is sitting at 76 during day, and i want it higher for a day. another one on the other side?

[eRock79]

Thank you all for the prompt responses! After reading them, I realized that I had made an error when typing my post; I had intended to say "Coconut fiber", not husk. Thank you again!!

[GrifTheGreat]

Erik, welcome to the forum! you are using perfect stuff, you need eco earth ( coconut fiber), NOT coconut husk.

Grif - what do you think about using 2 UTH for plastic keeper. I got one yesterday, it raises temp only a little bit, so it is sitting at 76 during day, and i want it higher for a day. another one on the other side?

That's probably fine and if it gets too hot just unplug one. They don't get very hot so I use heat lamps about 12" above the keeper for extra heat.

EDIT; Also you can cover the Vented lid of the keeper with Saran Wrap(Plastic wrap) to help hold heat and humidity in. Cover the lid and cut a hole in the center where the clear access lid is and place any handles through to help hold the plastic down. I usually leave the vents on the ends uncovered and use scotch tape to adhere the Plastic Wrap to the underside of the lid. Works very well.

[Lija]

you are using heat lamp above the plastic lid that is covered with plastic wrap? but may be 12' above it is ok, will try that or I can get second UTH and plug both into reptistat. I like lamp option better, i have a lot of them laying around

[GrifTheGreat]

I should have stated that you never want to place the light directly above the plastic. Either have the light over the section of lid Not covered with plastic or have the light several inches above the lid. I prefer the Flukers 5.5 inch clamp lamp with a dimmer switch. The dimmer switch allows you to easily tweak the temp to what you need it to be.

Also as an alternative to plastic you can get peices of plexiglass with a few holes drilled in it. It's the same concept just much less likely to melt.

[Lija]

yeah, no lamp on plastic, learned that long ago hard way :lol: and no lamps on a carpet too! :lol: one time lamps were off and my little one put one on a carpet, then in am when timer turned them on... all i can say I glad i saw it in time.

i have everything on rheostats, i guess it personal preference, same principle, but I like option of having few things plugged in one for similar tanks and requirements. it works better for me then separate lamps, but I have too many tanks to play with each lamp

I have 2 tanks close to each other so I just hang the lamp above ( well above ) +UTH on each tank, looks like so far so good.