New Fire-Belly Toad setup!

[bshmerlie]

I think its probably too deep. My guys like to be able to touch the bottom. They do float but mine tend to stick to shallow water and just sit and soak.

[bshmerlie]

Try one of those turtle docks that are ramped and stick to the glass. That would give them a slope and you would be able to observe the depth they like to hang out in.

[Jace]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'm going to take out a bit of the water later today and start looking for plants for them. The boys were calling like crazy last night, so at least they feel comfortable in the new setup.

[Deku]

Hmm I think you're in somewhat of a right track. Along with making the water less deep. Here is my suggestion. You know those whisper filters? Get a few of the small ones. Fill the water only 4inches. Put rocks on the bottom(River stones) or sand. SO it doesn't look bare. The land are is good. But you should try adding fake moss. SO they can hide under it or leaves. Try making more floor space. These frogs like to excercise. My friend has them, they're like little kids. Hyper as heck. I like how you're thinking though. I once did a tank like that just for the heck of it.

[Jace]

Thanks Kevin. I didn't get a chance to do remove any of the water today, but I will put it at the top of my to-do list tomorrow. I think I just might add some gravel to the bottom afterall....the toads poop quite a lot and it doesn't look to attractive sitting on a plain bottom. I am getting more silk plants to hang along the sides and drap over the ledges and into the water; live plants coming soon, too.

[Kurt]

Just think duckweed and water lettuce.

[Jace]

I've got duckweed on order...I have fake water lettuce floating around the tank, but maybe I'll get brave and try some real stuff!! Toads have been singing day and night-it's been a long time since they have been this vocal and I have to say, I am really loving it!

[Deku]

Thanks Kevin. I didn't get a chance to do remove any of the water today, but I will put it at the top of my to-do list tomorrow. I think I just might add some gravel to the bottom afterall....the toads poop quite a lot and it doesn't look to attractive sitting on a plain bottom. I am getting more silk plants to hang along the sides and drap over the ledges and into the water; live plants coming soon, too.

You're most welcome dear. If the toads you got are orientals then you should go with black gravel, because it will show off greatly your toads colors. Should it be a european firebelly, then just use either white(pure white) gravel or blue or green gravel. I would stay away from purples, reds, pinks, browns, yellows, and anything annoyingly bright. Get a small water vaccum(syphon). I feel that the whisper filters work best. Like the ones that go in. Or get a fluval filter. You know the ones that are like a long tube? It says internal filter so I think itd work. Try putting in the tank some phosphate remover. Try using some small powerheads for water circulation. As for aquatic plants. I think anachris are in order. :P ps/ a waterfall would look lovely. Try getting rocks from outside. Make sure they6 are light or drill holes in them.

[Jace]

Oooh, a waterfall would look pretty cool...not sure if I have the skills to pull that off at this moment. Right now, I just want something that is easy to maintain but is safe and fun for the toads. I always try to keep my tanks as natural as possible, so definitely no pink or purple gravel for me! Black might be good, especially to offset green plants....I will see what is the best bang for my buck. I have a small underwater filter right now, but I'm not sure if it's doing much....I might have to upgrade on that a bit down the road. One thing at a time. First: lower the water; second, get some more plants; third, get some gravel or sand. That will keep me busy for now!!