Leopard frog questions/help

[Magoop]

No worries, at least it's the minimum size and a decent amount of space, I'd imagine some would keep them in 10-gallons long term! I heard in America you get some sort of gallon sale, so that's something to look out for or second hand tanks. I really wouldn't put any glass on top, or if you do only cover a small bit. When you do this, you trap heat and so your basking spot might overheat the entire tank and you don't want that. If you can get the basking area and still have a cooler area with the glass then there wouldn't be a problem. If you do a sloped pebble substrate for land (use cork bark to hold in place) and topped with sphagnum moss then humidity is usually not a problem since theres water throughout the tank and the sphagnum holds a tun of moisture, but don't get the cheap green moss, it's dangerous. This is what I have for my yellow-bellies and I rarely ever mist.

I was more thinking if I did, it would be a small area over where my water filter (pretty simple one that is more for mechanical filtration) would be to keep any small drops of water from splashing up onto the heat lamps so at most 1/3-1/4 of the aquatic side would be covered. I would probably put a basking area in the other end.
The aquarium price itself is not the issue, as the sale at work going on now is a dollar a gallon for basic aquariums. Its more getting materials, lid, lighting, and a stand for a larger aquarium where the cost would come in. I have odds and ends from other aquariums as well as any thing I bought for the frog is rated for up to a max of 20 gallons; I had intended that to be the size he would end up in after I got done recovering from surgery/be most feasible for space I have available, ect.

Using the gravel in the way you described, would that cause any problems with unwanted or harmful bacteria/mold/algae?
I can always look at set ups when I get home from a cricket run

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[jasonm96]

Just try and see how it goes, take temps from both end of the tank.

I've not had algae problems as of yet and the bacteria that builds up is beneficial like gravel in fish tanks. Pothos or Chinese evergreen grows well in it as well. If you keep the moss too moist then there might be problems, so the water line should be kept below it.

[Magoop]

Just try and see how it goes, take temps from both end of the tank.

I've not had algae problems as of yet and the bacteria that builds up is beneficial like gravel in fish tanks. Pothos or Chinese evergreen grows well in it as well. If you keep the moss too moist then there might be problems, so the water line should be kept below it.

Awesome, you've been a lot of help.

I keep forgetting that I don't have movement restrictions any more so if I have to muck around with tank set up I can actually do it and not have to rely on anyone helping me. I had to basically back seat build the tank when I had to move the frog to the ten gallon once he started to morph.

I got a copy of the book you recommended so I'll be reading through that and planning out my set up.
Quick question: the size of gravel matter? I'm assuming the larger and rougher the rocks the better they will be at piling, would that be correct?

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[jasonm96]

Haha, I'm happy to help

I prefer pea gravel to pebbles or that sandy sort of gravel. It's easier to slope and hold in place. You can also use hydro balls for the land part, cork bark in the middle and then gravel on the water, this weighs a lot less.