Soon to have tree frogs!

[FrogNewb]

I have recently bought a 20 gallon tank and i have bought coconut fiber substrate, moss, vine, and a few plants. I know i have to mist the tank 2-3 times a day, and i have heard you shouldn't do it while they are sleeping because they have a protective coating around there skin while they sleep. So i would do it when i turn my lights off and before i sleep and when i wake up. if this is wrong please point me in the right direction. I am also concerned about what the best way to get the temperature around 68-74 degrees because the room i will be keeping them in is pretty much the temperature it is out side. And what to do if it gets too hot for them, can anyone help me before i get these frogs i want to make sure i have learned as much as i can to make sure they stay healthy and happy. I am sure i will be asking more questions when i think of them lol.

[Tubby0512]

What kind of tree frogs? Each species need different things.

[FrogNewb]

Green tree frog and Cuban tree frog both American

[UncleChester]

Make sure your tank has plenty of ventilation, isn't hit by natural sunlight for any length of time, and that you use energy efficient light bulbs in the summer and you shouldn't have any trouble with overheating. The frogs you are looking at are from the south and can take more heat than your state can normally dish out.

I know i have to mist the tank 2-3 times a day, and i have heard you shouldn't do it while they are sleeping because they have a protective coating around there skin while they sleep.

It's no problem misting them when they are awake or asleep and I've never heard of a frog with a protective coating that comes out when it's asleep.

Green tree frog and Cuban tree frog both American

In addition to being one of the more toxic treefrogs, a Cuban treefrog can and will eat an American green treefrog. In case it was your plan, please don't house them together or you will most likely end up with only one frog in short order.

[Gentlemangorath]

What Brian said is 100% accurate, never mix frogs for a plethora of reasons. With an 20 gallon tank (assuming it's 18x18x24), you could get a number of either of those frogs though. American Green Tree Frogs are nice but shy, and I have no experience with Cuban Tree Frogs to provide any input on them. Regardless though, you could fit maybe 3-6 smaller frogs in a tank of that size (like American Green Tree Frogs or Gray Tree Frogs), although it's recommended 10 gallons per frog (for decent sized frogs like White's), however, someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[FrogNewb]

Make sure your tank has plenty of ventilation, isn't hit by natural sunlight for any length of time, and that you use energy efficient light bulbs in the summer and you shouldn't have any trouble with overheating. The frogs you are looking at are from the south and can take more heat than your state can normally dish out.



It's no problem misting them when they are awake or asleep and I've never heard of a frog with a protective coating that comes out when it's asleep.



In addition to being one of the more toxic treefrogs, a Cuban treefrog can and will eat an American green treefrog. In case it was your plan, please don't house them together or you will most likely end up with only one frog in short order.

I have a screen lid on a 20 gallon aquarium that is 24X12X16, They are going to be in a room that never gets sunlight in it because i already have a bearded dragon. If i get energy efficient light bulbs can i use them in the dome reptile lamp i have? How long do i leave them on for? I also have a heater in my room that keeps my room warm during the winters.

[FrogNewb]

Is no one going to help me it's been 2 days and the tree frogs i ordered are coming this week.

[UncleChester]

I have a screen lid on a 20 gallon aquarium that is 24X12X16, They are going to be in a room that never gets sunlight in it because i already have a bearded dragon. If i get energy efficient light bulbs can i use them in the dome reptile lamp i have? How long do i leave them on for? I also have a heater in my room that keeps my room warm during the winters.

That should be plenty of ventilation, make sure the screen lid has no openings, frogs can squish through remarkably small spaces.

Your reptile dome lamp should be fine to take a CFL bulb, they're usually rated for energy sucking heat lamps. 8-12 hours is a normal daytime photo period. A thermometer in the tank might not hurt.

Is no one going to help me it's been 2 days and the tree frogs i ordered are coming this week.

They're already on the way? I'll stress one last time the need for separate enclosures. Cubans are known to eat American Greens in the wild. This is part of the problem with their invasion into Florida, they are seriously damaging native treefrog populations by not only out competing them, but also eating them.