Tetra's Deluxe 29G ReptoHabitat Enclosure

[Mentat]

Been planing to set-up a tree frog enclosure and since had a 29G aquarium set-up, traded the whole thing (minus stand) for one of Tetras Deluxe ReptoHabitat Enclosures. That way could use my stand and have the convenience of front doors and a built in drain for a false bottom. Well get home with it today and first thing I notice is that it's only 16 in. tall versus a regular 29G aquarium that is almost 19 in. tall. The other measurements match OK so it will fit my stand. It's actual dimensions give around 22-23G so Tetra is actually mis-advertising this product .

So my question is; should I keep a tree frog in this tank? If building a false bottom to take advantage of drain, the actual usable height is going to be somewhere around 14 in. or even slightly less. Could I keep a White Tree Frog Litoria caerulea in it? If not what would be a good tree frog for this enclosure? Thank you !

[Lija]

nope not for a whites, but it is awesome for a pixie as i've heard i just wonder how well does it hold water?

[Mentat]

nope not for a whites, but it is awesome for a pixie as i've heard i just wonder how well does it hold water?

Seller mentioned could hold water up to door level. No tree frogs ... then maybe something small and terrestrial.

[Lija]

yeah, they always say whatever you wanna hear, i wonder if that is true though.
lol I'm sure dart frog people will say get darts, but I'd say get a pixie or tomato or salamander, they are so funny

[RichardA]

You could do some smaller Hyla species in there. I will add that I had an adult whites in a ten gallon horizontal for years and he was happy as can be. I did on occasion take him out and allow him to explore by climbing on me but other then that he was just fine. I would not suggest this to a new keeper however.

[Lija]

10 gal for a 3.5"-4" frog is a prison, but Richard has a point - what about mossy or milks? they should be ok in there and you can make it all pretty with water area and stuff

[Mentat]

Thank for ideas guys! Currently looking at a small group of mossy's or hopefully a single Litoria aurea if can locate them. If those are no go, will probably fall back on Tomato frog which a local shop carries every couple months .