W.T.F Light Bulb Help...Again

[Larry Wardog]

Hello

So far he hasn't gotten to the closest part of bulb so I don't know whether or not he likes the heat to much. He's been in the middle of the tank almost all day.

The thermostat has been next to the bulb so I can see how hot the hottest part of the tank has gotten. So I'd say he's in the 76 degree range right now (I'll get a point degree gun at some point soon.)

My mother is very hesitant to let me get a heat mat because she worries it will start a fire, however I know I could get one if I though he needed it. I will look into getting one as he has gone from a pile of mush to a slightly more active mush. I'd love to see him be more active however since he's got his new tank with all the extra room now.

I did notice that he's way more into food now, he didn't used to be and was underweight when I got him initially. I think i will look into getting a heat mat as well.

Where would you say it should go? His light is on the right side of the tank, should I put his heat mat on the lower side on the right? I know with lizards they like to have a cold and hot side, are frogs the same way?

That's so interesting that these guy's bask, I don't think I've really ever seen mine do that just yet.

My house gets around 72 F at night so I know night temps are fine, theses winter temperatures are a bit tricky to work with however.

Thanks so much!
Alyssa

I think that these frogs really do enjoy 80°because that was around the same temperature I had my room set in the upper 70s but the frogs just went on happy and they would just lay around most of the day but whenever they had the opportunity to have a warmer environment they were much more active. I would think tree frogs especially in one of the terrariums would enjoy warmer environment at the top of the enclosure in a cooler environment near the substrate level because and the trees the higher they climb the warmer the temperature is because there are more exposed to the Sun but if it's too warm they climb down towards the soil to cool off so if you have a spot towards the top of the enclosure the frog sits on under the light to get warm the back of the enclosure where his hide is will probably be the best spot to put the heater.

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[Yoda]

I am actually really scared because in winter my room can go down to 67 F so can someone please tell me what kind of light i need to boost up to 80 degrees F.

[Larry Wardog]

I am actually really scared because in winter my room can go down to 67 F so can someone please tell me what kind of light i need to boost up to 80 degrees F.

I think an under tank heater would work for you and a T5 light produces heat. It's also good for the plants.

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