hi there kinda new but not

[j3000]

I know about gut loading crickets i have a 10 galloon cricket tank and a 10 galloon hissing cockroach breading tank also I have a 10 galloon oh **** we lost power emergency tank that I can get to 95 degrees in the middle of winter when we lose power and we will.

I thought dart frogs were a unforgiven animal. I really love there color. And a little on the expensive side but I guess if you spend 35-40$ on a white tree frog what's the difference..

[jasonm96]

Whites and fire bellied toads are more forgiving for those people that go into a pet store with no research or tanks set up prior to getting them but with any animal it's ofcourse best not to do that. So as long as you get a few books and make sure everything's ready for them there shouldn't be issues, although some are said to be difficult to maintain, go for a beginner type like the yellow-banded dart frog to be safe. You can't beat a large planted tank with bromeliads, moss, wood structures and colourful frogs. If you lose power and gets that hot though, pretty much all frogs will die. Maybe an African bullfrog would be an exception if you give it a deep substrate to burrow to keep cool in. I have one of these and I must say they're great but only come alive at feeding

[j3000]

I can modify my emergency tank, I like the idea of a tropical theme tank but I'm going to do some more research. I'll order a few books of from Amazon any ones you recommend. I'm in no hurry. I like to plan first.. and I also decided what ever I do I wanted to wait 2 months to see if I can at least keep the plants alive before I add any animals.
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[jasonm96]

Elke zimmerman breeding terrerarium animals, a complete guide to dendrobatidae by amanda and greg sihler, practical pet keeping: amphibians, amphibians in captivity by Marc Staniszewski are some good books I would recommend

[j3000]

Thank you so much for your reply I will keep you posted on what I decide to do..

[jasonm96]

no problem. definitely show us what you do with your tank when you decide, should be interesting since it's so large