White's tree frog set up

[ChrissyBee]

I'm planning to set up a new vivarium for white's tree frogs (1-2) and having never kept this species before, I could use some advice

My plan is to convert my current hermit crab tank (the 20 gallon on top in this photo, fire bellied toad vivarium is below). I'm wondering about a few details.



First, heating. That tank currently has a large heat pad on one side and a ceramic heater above. With both of those running constantly and the room kept at a steady 21 C, the average temperature in the tank is around 27 C. Would it be best to keep both heaters? I wasn't sure about the heat pad and weather it is safe for a frog? I do have a thermostat that I can use to regulate its temperature. In the summer the room gets quite warm and I will be able to shut the heat pad off but right now keeping it warm can be a challenge.

Second, humidity. I am planning have a small pool, probably 1/3 to 1/2 the bottom of the tank, with the other side having a drainage medium covered in mesh and some ecoearth and moss which should stay consistently damp. With daily misting (by hand) should that keep the humidity in the right range? I could also install a small sponge filter or at least an air stone to maintain water movement.

In terms of other accessories I have ordered a couple of ledges to fix to the sides (a mushroom ledge and a planter ledge) and I'll be planting the tank (much like the one below). I was considering a waterfall or fogger but I hear both have their drawbacks. I am also thinking bark would make a nice background.

Thanks in advance for the tips. I'm going to move the hermit crab into his new terrarium tonight and get started on this project.

[kueluck]

First I would read over this Frog Forum - White's Tree Frog Care - Litoria caerulea , then plan everything out before you move forward. If you're working with a 20 gallon I wouldn't put more than one in the tank since they are a larger frog and need the space.

[ChrissyBee]

First I would read over this Frog Forum - White's Tree Frog Care - Litoria caerulea , then plan everything out before you move forward. If you're working with a 20 gallon I wouldn't put more than one in the tank since they are a larger frog and need the space.

Thanks

I have read it and printed it out, it's a great care sheet. I was debating getting one or two, I will probably stick to just one. Had I gotten two I would upgrade them as they matured but I think one will be fine (and probably all I can get my hands on).

I'm just starting this thread to get opinions on the specifics of my set up and hopefully post some photos as it develops. I'm planning to get it fully set up and the plants established before adding a frog, so there's plenty of time.

[kueluck]

Smart way to do it, getting everything ready before you bring the frog home. Here's how I have my 3 Whites Tree Frog's set up. It's the Exo Terra 36x18x36

[ChrissyBee]

Here's the preliminary set up (sorry about all the glare in the photos). I decided to go with a water dish rather than a pool. The substrate is ecoearth, covered in moss. Two potted plants in the back plus a few bits of pothos stuck in. I managed to fit an old exo terra background on the right side of the tank, the heat pad is on the left (still not sure if I need it?).

I have two ledges on order to give more climbing areas, and am also going to add some sort of a branch. I have a heavy duty screen top that I"m going to cover mostly with plastic wrap. I'll also add either a heat lamp or ceramic heater. For now I'll be misting daily by hand but plan to get a Moonsoon within a month or so.

Thoughts?

[kueluck]

IMO way to small for WTF, covering the top will prevent good ventilation and adding a ceramic heat on such a small tank will raise the temps to high. I don't think you'll need the monsoon since the tank is small enough that a mist in the am and pm should keep your humidity where it needs to be 50-60%. I would spend the money on a vertical conversion kit to give the viv more height, and get it with a screen door, you can always cut the screen if needed but if it's glass it's harder to control the humidity and temps. Moss can easily be consumed causing impaction which can/lead to death of the frog so remove that stuff. I know this sounds really critical, but what you have just wouldn't keep a WTF happy & healthy. How about some cricket frogs? They're small and entertaining, at least in the wild they are.