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    Hello and thanks for the pics and answers Em. I'm glad frog is a bit better . Well, not knowing the temperature and humidity in any enclosure is a risk; but in a small one the risk is bigger. Understand you are local to the frog, but there are a couple things I would correct. Saw a few care sheets, and this one is easy to read: Green and Gold Bell Frog Sandfire Dragon Ranch .

    Without a filter, would recommend doing 50% water changes daily. That is very important because the only bacteria converting ammonia to nitrites (bad) and then to nitrates (not so bad) live in surface of the stones and decor, which is not much. Your enclosure is small and the limited water volume can become a toxic bath for your frog in a short time. When you get a larger enclosure that might not be as bad or you could use a small foam filter in it.

    The second thing that could be stressing frog is the lack of a hot basking area under UV light. From what I'm reading, these frogs like to bask close to lamp and then jump into water to cool off. Again, the size of it's enclosure does not allow a temp. gradient to be built. Without a thermometer have to be very careful if using sunlight or lamp to heat it because it could get too hot inside very quickly. Think these 2 items should be prioritized to reduce your frog's stress and both can be worked on once you get frog a suitable larger enclosure, good luck on your search!
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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