Would RETFs eat crickets using this method...

[ulyssis]

I'd continue to release the crickets and let them wander so the frogs can hunt. As you are going natural (kudos on that btw!), why not go bio active? If you have springtails living in your substrate they eat any dead crickets as well as mould, faeces etc. It's the method I use in all my vivaria, highly recommend it!

Awesome thanks. I will have springtails and Isopods in there as well. If they feed off decaying matter as well, that is perfect then.

[LilyPad]

I've been able to "train" all my tree frogs to eat from a bowl. You should be able to do the same thing, if you wish. I prefer that method, less escaped crickets, no chance of them scooping up moss, substrate, or anything else they shouldn't, and I can see EXACTLY how much they're eating. It shouldn't be a problem if they die so long as you have microfauna such as springs and isos though.

[ulyssis]

I've been able to "train" all my tree frogs to eat from a bowl. You should be able to do the same thing, if you wish. I prefer that method, less escaped crickets, no chance of them scooping up moss, substrate, or anything else they shouldn't, and I can see EXACTLY how much they're eating. It shouldn't be a problem if they die so long as you have microfauna such as springs and isos though.

How long did it take for them to get trained in this feeding manner?

[LilyPad]

I feed all of my new frogs every night the first 2 weeks I do this. Usually, by the end of the first week, they have no problems. Just make sure the dish you use has a nice wide opening (wider than it is deep.) They do not like to have to crawl "into" anything to get their crickets.

[Krispy]

Loli tried this. They all pooped in/on the crickets lmao.

[LilyPad]

Yes, it would definitely have to be remove-able for washing.