so i know its a sin to mix breeds, but right now i have 1 RETF, 2 basic green tree frogs (with the white stripe, i got for $5 at local pet store) and 3 fire belly toads, in a 40 gallon tank.

the toads stay on the ground, I have 3 large water bowls with rocks inside, and outside, and around perimeter at each section of the tank.(boiled all the rocks and the tubberwear ahead of time) not quite the land to water ratio ideal for the little buggers, but they are very active and don't seem to mind.. eventually would like to create a waterfall, but im paying as I go with this.

the whole tank is filled with eco earth, ferns, 2 bonsais, lots of other tropical ground covers and plants with large smooth leaves which I cleaned all of them off with dechlorinated water, and planted 2 months before exposing my critters to, to ensure no contact with harmful nursery chemicals took place.

I have a large (like, to the very top) cork bark hollowed out tree thing (exoterra) in the end with the highest plants, which is where I typically find my tree frogs.

I have managed to keep the temp regulated with a timer plug, and 7/8th of the tank glass enclosed with glass, with a five gallon tank metal screen topper modified to open and close in the middle of the tank like a cabinet door. (so I can reach in change water, pick up dead crickets/leaves) and allow ventilation to avoid wet wilt. the temp ranges from high sixties (pm) to 80(am), and a humidity from 50-70.

so far everyone is alive and well. the RETF I bright lime green in the day, and a dark olive at night, but the 2 basic tree frogs seem to be a little darker than I think they should. I feel it's because of me trying to get the temp/humid more consistant, and it only being under a week they are been in this tank.. I haven't been separating for feedings, though I would like to, but instead gut loading 20-30 small crickets, dusting them after two days, and letting them in for the hunger games. I can tell when everyone's about done hunting, and there's still a few crickets hopping around afterwards, but seems the toads take care of that or they all just hide for their life in the giant hollow bark cork thing.

I tried separating my smaller tree frog for feeding, but he was so concerned and stressed about escaping that he didn't eat, even when he was in a freshly clean, decorated, 3 walls covered 10 gallon tank.


how can I improve.
I'm in love with my 6 little buggers.
I want them fat and happy.
intend on moving RETF back into tall mini exoterra cage but, i havnt had time to clean yet.

I also have a 20 gallon tank I have a small but if eco earth in, I plan to make 40% water and have the toads in, but for now, I'm working every day and cant.

give me any and all thoughts, suggestions, products, ideas


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