Hello first time frog owner

[Ebony]

Hi there and welcome to the forum Kat..Jaba is lovely. If you haven't already check out the care article to your left.

[Jace]

Mealworms are not the best staple food for frogs or toads. Of course, it's like chocolate-the tastier it is, the more they want it!! Mealworms do have a fairly high fat content and White's can become chubby so that may be something to watch out for. However, with a face like that, he may be hard to resist...

[Waybueno]

I know right? a little irresistible I think. What would be a good diet for him if I were to mix it up a little?Okay so the care sheet said no tap water, I have been using tap water, is there an 'easy' way to make my own distilled water or should I just go buy bottles of it?

[UncleChester]

I know right? a little irresistible I think. What would be a good diet for him if I were to mix it up a little?Okay so the care sheet said no tap water, I have been using tap water, is there an 'easy' way to make my own distilled water or should I just go buy bottles of it?

Gut-loaded crickets are the standard recommended staple, with the various 'wormy' things as treats. You can also try letting some waxworms turn into moths before feeding to him for a good time.

The distilled recommendation is for aesthetic purposes when misting as tap water will leave behind mineral deposits on the glass. This isn't bad for the frog, just bad for your visibility. If you are just using distilled water for misting, it's probably cheaper and easier to just buy it as you use it rather than buy the machine to make it yourself.

I'm sure he's fine in your 20 gallon given his size, but that doesn't make getting a 40 gallon for him a bad idea. More hiding and climbing spots in the tank would be good, though your picture only shows a portion of it so it's hard to tell.

Oh, and welcome to the forum

[John]

Welcome to the forum Kat.

[Waybueno]

Thanks guys! :]

yeah I noticed that it leaves the calcium on the glass and makes it harder to see into, but as long as its not bad for the frog I guess It dont matter i'll find a way to clean it.
Thanks for the help :]

[Paul Rust]

Thanks guys! :]

yeah I noticed that it leaves the calcium on the glass and makes it harder to see into, but as long as its not bad for the frog I guess It dont matter i'll find a way to clean it.
Thanks for the help :]

Use a small sprayer and don't spray the glass. This is the most used care item I have. You can adjust the nozzle to mist or to a stream to spot clean.


http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...origkw=sprayer

[UncleChester]

Thanks guys! :]

yeah I noticed that it leaves the calcium on the glass and makes it harder to see into, but as long as its not bad for the frog I guess It dont matter i'll find a way to clean it.
Thanks for the help :]

You can clean it with normal water and some scrubbing. Just be sure to dry it with a cloth or paper towel or you'll get deposits again. A razor blade is also handy for cleaning thick buildups off glass (usually found in the paint section of hardware stores), just don't slice up the silicone holding the tank together.