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    Question Phyllomedusa tomopterna- Super Tiger Legged Monkey Tree Frog-- Container Type?

    I'm doing some research on this species before buying it. I have run into a very basic question as a result of looking at several sites, including different breeders, a couple well known.

    In keeping this species, does one keep them in an arboreal setup, or a standard fish tank, ie terrestrial? I've seen both style of containers from breeders.

    I'd be curious to know what other people think, especially breeders.

    Also, the ones I may purchase are juvi's, w/out being able to identify their gender, what size container, be it a typical fish tank, or an arboreal set up (ie ExoTerra) should one use for 2 frogs of this species?

    I know this frog genus basks, covered in mucus, at least one site mentioned they should have exposure to UV. True or False?

    "Provide a low level UVB light, such as the Exo Terra UVB100, for 12 hours during the day."

    The info came from Josh's Frogs, never bought from them, only heard of them.

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    Default Re: Phyllomedusa tomopterna- Super Tiger Legged Monkey Tree Frog-- Container Type?

    Hi< I don't own any but you may want to look at the new skyscraper exo terra. It is 18" x 18" x 36", its there newest one to date I believe. And just like almost all tree frogs you would not want terrestrial so an exo terra would probably be better then a fish tank. I just seen a video the other day on you tube of a guy setting up one of these Skyscrapers, you could go and try to find it and you will be able to see how room you would have after being planted.

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    Default Re: Phyllomedusa tomopterna- Super Tiger Legged Monkey Tree Frog-- Container Type?

    For juveniles the 12x12x18 would be appropriate, minimum 18x18x18 for adults.

    True. Treefrogs are sensitive to D3 supplements and UVB is a safer and can be regulated by the frog... then use something like Repashy calcium plus LoD for dusting. Exo Terra have an app for helping with getting the right UVB bulb called UVB buddy or you could contact Arcadia reptile lighting who are experts on this subject. The joshs frogs care sheet is pretty much what you get everywhere on there care but there's also this one http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care...og-Care-Sheet/

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    Quote Originally Posted by jasonm96 View Post
    For juveniles the 12x12x18 would be appropriate, minimum 18x18x18 for adults.

    True. Treefrogs are sensitive to D3 supplements and UVB is a safer and can be regulated by the frog... then use something like Repashy calcium plus LoD for dusting. Exo Terra have an app for helping with getting the right UVB bulb called UVB buddy or you could contact Arcadia reptile lighting who are experts on this subject. The joshs frogs care sheet is pretty much what you get everywhere on there care but there's also this one http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care...og-Care-Sheet/
    Thanks for the helpful info. I have previously found that particular care sheet.

    How many adults can go in a 18x18x18 ExoTerra ?

    The reptiles magazine suggests they can be kept in a fish tank...hence the confusion.

    Thanks for the info on vit D3 supplementation. I did not know it would be better to have a UV B bulb. Also, wasn't sure if those instructions on Josh's site were species specific or boilerplate. I got the impression it was not specific.

    I'll keep doing more research, hopefully more owners of these frogs will chime in.

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    Default Re: Phyllomedusa tomopterna- Super Tiger Legged Monkey Tree Frog-- Container Type?

    I have a few books by the author who wrote it, knows his stuff. He also has a book out called simply 'treefrogs' which is good. The joshsfrogs caresheet is species specific and they breed a lot of frogs so I would trust them. The 18x18x18" is around 25 gal, so I would keep 4 in that size because they're not that big, not as much as 8 like said in the caresheet, that's a bit overcrowded buuuuut you would be much better with a larger tank, especially if you want to plant it because drainage layer tanks up height and plants grow tall. You can keep tree frogs in standard fish tanks with a screen top, it's just the reptile ones are better because of the front opening doors, when you open from the top the animals get stressed and the hassle of having to move the light and heat fixtures everyday is annoying. Two other features that the reptile tanks offer which make them better for tree frogs is that the Exo Terra's have more ventilation and you can get taller tanks. I don't personally own these frogs (though they are going to be my next purchase) I have kept/keep quite a few which require similar care.

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    Default Re: Phyllomedusa tomopterna- Super Tiger Legged Monkey Tree Frog-- Container Type?

    I'm going to disagree here. Ph. Tomopherna don't need high percentage UVB and most definately not UVB 10. You are confusing them with Ph. Sauvagii and bicolour that do need that strength and sit out in the open basking under the sun, tomopherna care is very similar to red eye tree frog care, except they are smaller and don't really need huge cages, but like with any tree frog the bigger the tank the better it is, they will use every inch of the space and it is less stressful for the frog. They would very much apprechiate naturalistic aboreal tank, but I would look for taller then 18" one. You need to think - what you want to achieve? If the answer is to have " happy frogs" that you will enjoy for the years to come, then get the biggest tank you can possibly get for the space you have
    personally I would not keep them ( group of 4) in a tank smaller then 18x18x24

    where are you getting them? Are they CB?
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