purchasing new RETF

[wesly2009]

good to know. thanks very much

[John]

You are most welcome!

[wesly2009]

one more quick question what do i need to use for lighting for these frogs. I have just a regular light fixture for the typical aquarium. would that work? what color temp should i get for the plants.

[John]

It really depends on what kind of plants you want to keep. If it's tough plants like Pothos then a normal "daylight" light is fine. If you are trying to grow less hardy plants you will need to find something that gives out more in the UV spectrum. I notice our article doesn't have anything on light in it. I think we will have to make an addition.

One important thing to keep in mind is that incandescent light and fixtures can give off a lot of heat. Fluorescent bulbs use a lot less power and produce a lot less heat, so bear that in mind before you make your choices.

[Kurt]

Red-eyes don't need lights.

[John]

Red-eyes don't need lights.

We should add something a little more descriptive than that to the article though, don't you think? Right now it says nothing about light.

[Kurt]

Maybe something along the lines of "Lights are only needed for one or two purposes. One, they are needed to keep live plants, if you choose to do so, and two, you may want them for better viewing. Other than that they are not needed. Red-eye leaf frogs are extremely nocturnal and do not require lights."
How's that?

I don't keep any lights on my red-eyes and I have three enclosure of them, the adults, froglets, and tadpoles. I have lights on the dart frog, because he has plants in his enclosure. The box turle, because he requires it. The White's and Colorado River toads, because they are display animals in the living room.