Frogs need friends

[Hoppity100]

So I just rearranged my tank, made it easier to clean by adding decorative thick plastic rectangular large dish for swimming. Added another hiding place and am considering getting wood house like my hermits have. After seeing my frogs looking bored, I called a few pet stores to see if there are any critters I could add to tank. Basically I was told "no" even though one store houses FB's with red crabs. One store had baby tree frogs, size of about an inch, they said not to mix them. Does anyone have their FB's in with other critters? If so, would it be tree frogs? Is it true that FB's would try to eat baby tree frogs? They do not sell little turtles anymore (I'd really like some) so I don't think I have many choices. Any suggestions are appreciated, like I said my frogs look bored (I know they typically sit around or swim) but I sure wish I could add another creature for them.

[firebellygirl]

I would not add anything that is not a FBT with a FBT. They are content just laying around or swimming with their own kind. Instead of a water dish could you do a more aquatic setup with a filter? They would probably be more active. Mine are always moving.

[Hoppity100]

Do you mean add a filter to the dish? I don't have one because I change water often plus I don't want any objects taking up space. I already have 3 smooth rocks piled in a way to support one end of a driftwood log, the other end is on land. Oh, mine move but then again sit for periods at a time. And I would not add another creature unless it would be safe. FB's seem happy, just bored. I sure do miss having a turtle like I did when I was a kid, it was my favorite pet besides a dog! So, that means a newt is out, plus any other little reptile. Hmmm, does that leave anything?

[firebellygirl]

no, not in the water dish. I meant like mine-


then you can maybe put in some white cloud mountain minnows. I have never had a problem with them in with the FBT and I have even had them breed. My tank is 29 gallons.

[kroberts009]

i believe that the main problem about adding anything else to a firebelly tank, is the fact that they secrete some sort of toxins into the enclosure.

i personally just went from a fully aquatic (with a small land portion) to a fully land with a couple of water bowls enclosure... my firebellies are loving it...

in terms of the small turtles, you kind of need to know where to look. they are readily available where i am in texas. a good place for you to try and check, is if you have any local swapmeets where they also sell animals... some times the vendors will carry them. thats where we got ours! $5 for the turtle itself... lol

it sure is a shame you dont live closer to mcallen texas, we have to find our little turtle (maybe 3 inches in total length) a new home. due to the fact that my apartments freaked out on us, and i will not give him a non aquatic home. so he has to find a new home.

i would try the swapmeet if you have them... for the little turtles

[Hoppity100]

Well, you're lucky, I'm in Ohio and they banned them here. If they banned turtles why don't they just ban tarantulas, lizards, snakes, etc? I had turtles as a kid and never had a problem. I did not handle them alot, but my friends with turtles didn't have a problem either. I did call today and ofcourse was told no one sells them anymore. About the FB's: yep, because of their toxin I guess the only creature to add would be a red crab and I don't want one in my tank. I'm not going to add anything, my frogs seem content.

[Hoppity100]

You mean you can't have a turtle in an apartment? In my old apartment I had a rabbit then later birds. Some people had a cat. I can't imagine not allowing a turtle. That would break my heart to give up a turtle. But if I were closer I'd love to have your turtle! I've been wanting one for years! So I have a fish tank, frog tank, hermits. The hermits are real low maintenance which is nice. But you are right, that turtle needs water! I hope he finds a nice home if you must give him up.

[Hoppity100]

Oh I see what you are saying but I can't see your filter in the pic. You have a beautiful tank but your water sure looks deep. Do you have big frogs? I mean like the size of a softball? LOL I have little guys and maybe I mentioned before are in 3" of water. How do yours climb out? They just paddle around, no diving? Minnows are good in yours because of how much water I'm seeing. If I could post a picture of my tank I would, but no one has shown me how. Oh, your tank is larger, I have a 10 gal at the moment. What I'd like is a 20 gal long one but have not seen one in stores. I'm always checking thrift stores and will have to wait for garage sales. I have screen to make my own cover. My tank does have different levels I built and I'm thinking a tree house would be good, I just have to find one, preferably plastic painted in brown or gray.