nymphs

[badkelpie]

They don't need adults in the enclosure. If they are for breeding, you'll want a heat source. For a small community, I used a 5 gallon plastic tote for a long time. Recently, I have switched to a 10 gallon aquarium. I use a reptile heat pad.

If they are being kept for feeding only, you can keep them in a jar or tub, even something like a sour cream container with air holes. They don't need much room. Room temp is fine if you aren't breeding them.

[Baloo]

Thanks guys. She said she wants them as feeders and minimum breeding to keep her going. So the 5 gallon would probably be best for her? They will llimit breeding in that size?

[badkelpie]

5 gallon is fine, but whatever she has, really, will work. The size of their enclosure will not limit their breeding, they are roaches, they breed. You can slow down breeding by reducing temps, or just let them go crazy and sell the extras. Or get more frogs! That's the best option .

[demon amphibians]

over crowding will effect breeding significantly but with that amount, 5 gal as other members have stated will be fine. The secret is to create as much surface space as possible with egg crates. between 300-500 will be the max i would recommend keeping in 5 gal.

[Baloo]

Thank you guys. So should I use a steritile tub or what? My room mate is nervous about this and I want to make sure they are 'secure'.

[JeffreH]

Sterilite brand is usually fine - avoid the 'rugged' style bins that have texture to them. The smallest of nymphs can grip even fine texture on a bin, so feel the inside-surface before purchasing to make sure its completely smooth.

[Baloo]

how are they kept heated in a tub? Do you need to cut the top and place a metal grid across?