Tree frogs in aquariums?.

[SweetApples]

Can tree frogs live in regular aquariums or do you need those exo terra setups?.

[Raya]

Most treefrogs need high vivs with lots of climbing room, so that could be and issue. Depending on species there could also be a need for better ventilation then a aquarium provides.

There are other brands of terrariums then Exo-terra. But I got two exo-terras myself and they are great.

[Frogman1031]

Height is always the most important thing when preparing a tank for a tree frog. What kind of tree frog do you have? Depending on the size of your aquarium, the frog may do well. For example, a whites tree frog does well as long as it's tank is at least twenty inches high. Hope this helps

[SweetApples]

None, but I happened to find someone about two hours away selling red eyed tree frogs so I'm considering them. I'd prefer using aquariums, because I already have them. I end up buying a bundle of gear so it saves me money on the setup. I'd probably use one of my 30 gal. tanks because I already have a nice stand ready to go.

[MatthewM1]

Do a little searching and you can find "vertical conversion kits" you stand the tank on its side and attach plexiglass or acrylic on the front with a hinged door. I don't know any sites that sell them off the top of my head larger than for a 10 gallon. Or you can save yourself some money and make your own.

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[Tongue Flicker]

I keep my tree frog on an aquarium. Mine could be an exception though as i experience a different indoor and outdoor climate all year long plus my frog could stay in the same position at the exact same spot and go off-feed normally for days at a time.

Of course, issues are different with exo-terra front door setups as compared to a glass horizontal tank with open or a default sized glass lid or hood as a cover

[StickyFrogfeet]

My frog started to get agitated in a long tank he needed the height and started croaking and rubbing his nose on the screen trying to climb higher. as soon as i got an 18x18x24 he went wild climbing every where and on the branches he was so excited the nose rubbing and croaking stopped now he is back to normal.

[Tongue Flicker]

Haha good job then

[Mentat]

None, but I happened to find someone about two hours away selling red eyed tree frogs so I'm considering them. I'd prefer using aquariums, because I already have them. I end up buying a bundle of gear so it saves me money on the setup. I'd probably use one of my 30 gal. tanks because I already have a nice stand ready to go.

A 30G is not tall enough for RETFs unless you stand it on it's end after doing a conversion like Matthew mentioned. Recommend use that tank for ground dwellers and/or get an 18x18x24 in. for tree frogs Josh Frogs has the ExoTerra on sale right now .

[Charlieamanda]

You could definitely use an aquarium for red eyes....I do I have a 40 gallon aquarium that I have on it's side giving the tree frogs ample height, around 3ft. I rigged what would have been the top of the aquarium, which is now the front myself. I went to Lowes and bought plexy glass along with a cutting knife, specifically for plexy glass- if you can I'd advise to have the pieces cut to the specifications of your tank rather than trying to cut them yourself, even with a plexy glass specific knife it's exceptionally difficult, a roll of regular fiberglass, it won't rust with all the humidity, screen for windows/doors, a tube of clear silicon, tiny hinges and a knob, for the door.
Doing it yourself will save money, just make sure everything fits together properly, no holes or sharp edges where the frogs could be harmed and allow the silicon, or caulking, to completely dry before putting the ftogs in.
You can find plenty of "how to" videos with various setups on the subject, I think somebody posted a link for you already.
Best of luck...red eyes are awesome and fascinating. ..I love watching them climb around the tank; )

[SweetApples]

I guess if tree frogs would be unhappy with that setup, I'd rather wait and get a used exo terra sometime then modify my aquariums.

[Eric Walker]

Height is always the most important thing when preparing a tank for a tree frog.

This is a pretty definitive statement that I don't agree with at all. The most important thing imo when setting up a viv for any species is making sure the environmental parameters are within a suitable range for the intended species. Lots of tree frogs come from high up where humidity isn't anywhere near as high as it is at the forest floor. High humidity can cause serious problems like bacterial infection for some canopy dwelling species and if your ventilation isn't adequate your setting yourself up for failure from the start.

So if I had a tank that was 4 feet tall but only 6"x 6" footprint that would
Be better for a tree frog then one that was a 2 foot cube? Some tree frogs like rhacophorus actually need an enclosure that is really long as well since they can cover quite a bit of distance in a single leap.

[Eric and Stitch]

I guess if tree frogs would be unhappy with that setup, I'd rather wait and get a used exo terra sometime then modify my aquariums.

You can wait for an exo terra if you want, it is the easiest option to set up, otherwise, the cheapest and fastest way to get up and running, check your local craigslist for people practically giving away their old leaking 55 gallon fish tank, then do a conversion. as long as you dont plan on a water feature the tank doesnt need to be water tight. just a soaking bowl you clean daily for the frogs to take their wake-up bath in. And you dont need to get super creative with your interior for happy frogs, give them leaves and stuff to hide behind/sleep on either fake vines or real potted plants, Pothos is great for beginners because Red eyes love them and it drinks weed killers for breakfast (I mean that it is very hard to kill, dont actually take weed killer to it). And you can get it anywhere.

Here is Lynn's setup, just a few things siliconed on the glass to hold plant pots, plants are mostly Pothos from the looks of it, or use fake vines from fish shop, easy to clean paper towel bottom, dishes for water, use glass bowls for crickets (bowl feeding rather than just setting the crickets loose in the tank) Easy to use and maintain setup.
http://www.frogforum.net/members/fly...y-18-2012.html

I dont know where you live, but a quick search brought up this one
55 gallon fish tank

[SweetApples]

Thanks, but that's another bargain tank with a two and hour hour road trip. I am always finding good deals too far away.