2 quick White tree frog questions

[elly]

I don't personally know that live plants are necessarily the best. Frogs do need somewhere to hide to prevent stress and fake plants can help with that. However it's nice that live plants help prevent ammonia buildup. Also, fake plants should be checked carefully for hard edges or exposed wires. They should be cleaned thoroughly from time to time.

If you keep fancy goldfish, frogs shouldn't be too hard. Their water bowls need changing every day, or at least every two days. Or, I forgot to mention you can have a semi aquatic setup with a shallow layer of water on the bottom, a small filter, and plenty of places to climb out of the water.

e-coco sounds like it would be good. I don't recommend rocks small enough to fit into the frog's mouth in the tank. I've seen cases where frogs ate rocks before. Seriously! I have no idea how they survive in the wild.

[KayJoh]

You have both given me some very helpful information and some very good tips so thanks you both for all the help.
I have decided I am definitely going to get some frogs now. I have been thinking about WTF's ever since seeing them for the first time about a year ago and doing a lot of reading but there were a few things I wasn't clear about but you have both helped loads.

[LydiasMom]

You have both given me some very helpful information and some very good tips so thanks you both for all the help.
I have decided I am definitely going to get some frogs now. I have been thinking about WTF's ever since seeing them for the first time about a year ago and doing a lot of reading but there were a few things I wasn't clear about but you have both helped loads.

I'm really glad! I'm a neophyte, myself, but I've been learning a lot! Feel free to ask me anything you need help with! Worst case scenario I'll have to tell you that I don't know

[KayJoh]

This post went wrong so have reposted.

[KayJoh]

I know I have said this before but I really do appreciate the help. I actually hate coming onto forums because I don't want to be a pain in the butt to anyone. BUT... having said that your responses have raised a few more questions.
I have now decided that I would like to go down the planted route, they do look nice don't they! My first question is I know that you need your drainage layer but do you have to, from time to time, syphon the bottom right out to keep things nice and fresh?
Also am I right that you need a clean up crew and if so how do you ensure that they don't bring anything nasty in with them?
My plants will obviously be in before I get the frogs so is there anything I need to do for the plants until the frogs go in or will water be enough until the frogs arrive?
Lastly just seen something about cycling the tank. What does that mean? I know all about cycling a fancy goldfish tank but don't have a clue with this.
Can't tell you how much all your advice is helping already so again THANK YOU. X

[DanDrobates]

All of the above covers whites treefrog care very thoroughly. But yes you are right to ask about the cleanup crew and substrate. Here’s what I use.
1. Bottom drainage layer of clay or leca balls
2. Layer of vinyl screen as a substrate barrier
3. Layer of ABG mix as substrate
4. Layer of leaf litter such as magnolia or live osk
5. Add springtails and isopods
6. Let the tank cycle for two weeks to a month.

Cycling a vivarium means allowing the cleanup crew time to establish itself. Also it allows you to tweet and issues with heating or lighting before you obtain and introduce your frogs.

[KayJoh]

Thank you Dan, that was all really helpful. I will make a note of all that and check it out.

[LydiasMom]

Thank you Dan, that was all really helpful. I will make a note of all that and check it out.

Sorry for disappearing, I was busy over the weekend with my family and being new to the forums checking in isn't a habit yet.

Setting up is something I'm struggling with myself, though, since Lydia came into my life in a unique way I've kind of ended up with a cart before the horse scenario and am "learning on the job" as it were. So, seconding the thanks to you, Dan for this info!