Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:46 am
Post subject:White's Tree Frog Set Up
Hi All!

I first time poster, with a few questions about setting up a tank for Whites Tree Frogs.

I am getting conflicting information from the reptile stores here in OZ, so I though I would ask those who know them best: White's Tree Frog Enthusiasts

I have the Exo Terra Crested Gecko Terrarium which is 18x18x24” / 45x45x60 cm which will house 4 White's (is that enough space for 4?)

I was thinking of using large pebbles/ ‘frog rocks’ as my substrate with water dishes and a water fountain with a mister and lots of artificial plants, rocks and driftwood. Will I need to put anything under the pebbles or can they be placed directly on the bottom of the tank? I have read that reptile bark can stick to the frog, the sides of the tank, etc etc...

I’m thinking of using a heating pad under the tank with a thermostat. My husband will elevate the tank off the cabinet to ensure proper ventilation. My question is do I get a heating pad to cover the entire bottom of the tank or do I just want to heat a smaller section? Will this be enough heat for the frogs or will I need to supplement it with a heating lamp?

*For reference my average temperature where I live on the East Cost of Australia: The summer high is approx 26 Celsius with the low being 17 Celsius (not this year, its been a hot one!) and the winter high is approx 18 Celsius with the low being 8 Celsius*

For lighting, I was looking at the Reptile One UVB 2.0 Fluorescent light tube and the Moonlight Fluorescent light tube. Will this lighting be sufficient for day and night? It is my understanding the GTFs will need
8-10 hours of the UVB light per day?

Thank you in advance for any advice/suggestions you can offer.

Macsmum