Terrarium size for 2 WTF?

[artgecko]

Hello all!
I've just purchased my first two frogs and have them setup in temporary housing for now. I'd like to setup a fully planted bioactive terrarium for them, but was curious on your thoughts about dimensions and whether they would need more floor space or height. I currently have an 18" w x 18" d x 24" t terrarium for my crested gecko. Would that work for WTF or would a 24"w x 18"d x 18"t terrarium be better? I know that they make a larger size as well (36"w x 18" x 18") but am not sure if that much space would be necessary for 2 WTF.

I am also not sure about the need for a basking spot and how best to provide it for them without sucking up too much humidity. My reptile room stays at 75f in the winter and around 80f in summer. With those ambient temps, would I also need a CHE to create a basking spot for them?

I'd appreciate your advice and if you have any other tips, those would be appreciated as well. I currently keep reptiles (snakes, geckos, and a BTS) but these are my first amphibians.

Thank you for your time and help!

[privet01]

I don't know anything about WTF's.

IMO, consider the plants you want in it. In most cases the taller the viv, the more choice of plants you have. That does present an issue for basking spots though as the taller the viv the further top mounted lighting will be from the "ground" level.

[elly]

A 24'' Tall tank definately! I'd go for height rather than width because they love to climb. Especially if you want to put a false bottom in you'd need 24''.

I solved the problem of basking spots by putting a magnetic ledge below the heat emitter.

[artgecko]

Thanks!
I will plan on getting at least an 18w x 18d x 24" tall cage then.. The one I have now that is that dimension looks great and has room for several large pieces of wood to climb on and taller plants in the back.

[jasonm96]

The 18x18x24" will be fine for two but I would go larger for a bio-active tank. You don't need CHE as a drop at night is best, just a small spotlight or incandescent bulb during the day. They should ideally be provided with a basking area

[artgecko]

Jason- Thanks! I have several CHE and red "heat bulbs" on hand all are in metal domes with rheostats / dimmers. I am leaning towards at least a 24"w x 18" d x 24"t if I can find it or a 36" long with the same height / depth... I *might* look into adding a fogger too and that would need a lot more floor space. It will depend on what I can find locally as I doubt a terrarium that size would survive shipping. I've gotten an 18x18x24 shipped in the mail and it arrived OK, but not sure on the larger ones.