Lighting

[jaguilar15]

Do pixies need lighting? cuz i have each one of my pixies confined in a cheap plastic pullout drawers for now. I am wondering if this need some type of lighting so i can give them some sunlight if i have to

[pixiefrogman]

Yes, pyxies require a 12 hour photo period each day.

[coastal20]

I have never used a light for my pixie frogs, but I do agree they do need the photo period. If you are using a clear bin and the room that they are kept in is bright during the day you might be alright. Mine get light 8-10 hrs a day from ambient light.

[jaguilar15]

Okay, i am planning on moving my pixies outside until it gets dark

[jaguilar15]

What are the consequences of no light..does anyone know?

[pixiefrogman]

Well lighting will stimulate the frog's appetite because 12 hours of light simulates summer in Africa.

[Kevin1]

Like Tj said, It's natural for them. Also while I don't have scientific proof of this, I do believe that having a light cycle is good for their mental well-being.

[jaguilar15]

what would you guys suggest for me to give them light, although i have them in a plastic drawer for now until they get bigger I'll put them in my fifty gallon then. What type of lighting and light bulb do you guys prefer

[pixiefrogman]

what would you guys suggest for me to give them light, although i have them in a plastic drawer for now until they get bigger I'll put them in my fifty gallon then. What type of lighting and light bulb do you guys prefer

I use the eco-friendly compact fluorescent bulbs because they give good light with no heat.

[jaguilar15]

Where can i get that? local petshop? petco?

[pixiefrogman]

They are just normal eco-friendly bulbs. You can get them at like Walmart or Publix.

[jaguilar15]

Okay thank you! i jsut put them outside right now for some sun lighting for now

[Kevin1]

Sun light is great. As long as they have a way to escape from it when needed. What are the outdoor temps like? I would imagine it'd be getting colder everywhere right now.

[pixiefrogman]

Yea, even in FL

[jaguilar15]

It is about 75-80 degrees in southern california. with wind, but the sunlight was good. They had shade too and enough to burrow if it got too hot for them

[Eel Noob]

Are the tupperware drawers clear/see through? I remember those are the only ones I see for sell around here,

[jaguilar15]

Are the tupperware drawers clear/see through? I remember those are the only ones I see for sell around here,

Yes they are! they are three stacked up on each other. I opened each one so sun can get in there either way, but i'm sure the sunlight would get in through the clear drawers