Ventilation

[rhunter513]

How much ventilation does a terrarium for FBT's need? I have a screen top but I also use glass to hold in some humidity. So I guess my related question is how much humidity do FBT's need?

Thanks

[rhunter513]

Bump....

[rhunter513]

Really! 40 views and no opinions or experiences??

[Leefrogs]

I hate that when that happens. Lots views and no advice. I have no idea, does it say anything in fire belly care sheet to left? Or maybe do a word search on this site. I think in my extremly unexperianced frog view, that because they are on the move night and day, they can hidrate when needed. But I'd do search and check care sheet.

[JBear]

How much ventilation does a terrarium for FBT's need? I have a screen top but I also use glass to hold in some humidity. So I guess my related question is how much humidity do FBT's need?

Thanks

I don't think humidity is a big factor, as they are mostly kept in an enviro where there is from at minimum a decent sized water section, and more suitably, a large body of water. The toads will regulate themselves if given adequate habitat that provides areas that are water, dry, and marginal. Water quality is the highest concern for these toads as they produce waste daily. A good filter and regular partial water changes is key.

On a side note, I agree that 40 views with 0 comments is just sad. I just read it today...

JBear

[rhunter513]

Thanks for the replies. The humidity is more for the plants than the toads, I just want to be sure the humidity isn't bad for them. I still don't have toad yet - they are hard to find right now which probably has to do with the cold weather.

Thanks again

[bshmerlie]

You do not have to worry about humidity because they will spend most of their time in the water. Although don't putthem into a desert habitat. sorry about the slow responses. There seems to be a lull right now with some of the regular members...I'm not sure why.

[rhunter513]

Thanks Cheri. Here is a pic of my setup - not the best photo,taken with my old camera. What do you think?




Can you link me to some threads here or other websites where I can get some info about growing/maintaining moss in my tank?

[JBear]

The tank looks very nice! I think the FB's will do great in there. Make sure that they are able to easily get onto the land in the left side of the picture. As it looks now, they will pull alot of moss into the water trying to climb up and out. Thanks for sharing your pic! It gives me ideas for future set-ups!

JBear

[rhunter513]

Thanks JBear! Here are some side views - Does that look like easy enough for them?

[JBear]

Yes, they will be fine! I am glad you posted those pics from other angles, I like your set-up even more!

JBear

[Leefrogs]

if u run into problems with your pebble not staying at 45• Angle for them to get out, you can silcone some rocks together like a ledge around the pool. Or use peices of slate for edge. With silicone you'll have to drain enough water, and cure 48 hours before u can put frogs in there.

[rhunter513]

Yeah I was wondering if the 45 angle would be hard to maintain.

So how do I keep my moss from turning brown?