FBT's with other species

[Hollow Seven]

So i'm new here and I see a lot of people saying mixing species with FBT's is very bad. I couldn't disagree more. I've had my FBT's for years. I have a 40 gallon aquarium two thirds filled with water, with various islands on top and two filters on both sides.

I've had several fish including pleco's, catfish, angel fish, etc that have lasted fine. Some I've had for 4 years now.

I also have one dwarf frog who lives in the water. He will come up to the shallow parts of the islands and hang out with the FBT's. I've had him for 2 years now.

My favorite though is mixing crabs (small crabs). The crabs actually climb on to the island and literally hang out with the FBT's. They ignore each other. I've had female fiddlers (never tried the males with their big claws tho) and red thai crabs. I just added 2 vampire crabs, and will see how those go.

I did have a small quarter sized turtle for several months, but as he got bigger he started eating the fish and I moved him to his own tank.

So I think the FBT toxin's are exaggerated. Or the fact that the tank stays very filtered perhaps keeps it safer.

Either way feel free to experiment, but anytime you try something new, I would recommend keeping a watchful eye just in case.

[s6t6nic6l]

a large filter turnover from 30 gallons of water makes for good water quality at least for fish etc to thrive yes, but most people think this is ok when it applies to having a small volume of water to co-habit in. this is where the toxin build up is a concern for the other inhabitants. they may be fine for a while but the toxins will accumulate in their systems which will lead to their unnecessary undoing.

[Bombina Bob]

Very true, you can mix species but like seven has, a very large
tank will be good. Ive seen large 300 gallon vivs at aquariums
and zoos with mixed species, it can be done but its risky.

[Bombina Bob]

One other reason many people dont talk about is foreign pathogens
and diseases spread by some animals, fire belly toads may not have
the adaptation to defend from fiddler crabs.