Wanted to say hello

[norman1]

1. thanks for the friendly welcome! i just started with frogs and toads i have 6 frogs in my 40 long aquarium. 2 of them i know are oriental firebellied toads. 1 i belive is golden tree forg, and another a flying frog. not sure about the other two but i have names for them and really think im going to enjoy the hobby. i have like 30 fish tanks full of african cichlids and i enjoy them, but the frogs are so amazing to look at glad i found this site though because there doesnt seem to be too many good sites

[Leefrogs]

welcome to forum. It's not usually a good idea to mix species. Temp, humidity, and toxcicty are factors, then agression, hunting, and territories to name a few more. If u signs of stress in your frogs i would contemplate a change. FBT might be ok, but watch the bell and flyer. I don't know if a flying and terrestial frog would like being in a short tank, a taller one is more appropriate. I would try to get more advice, use search engine ( located at to right) and type mixing species. They make conversion kits to make aquarium to terrarium. Set cage on end, glue in glass, then buy kit fir vent and hinges.

[bshmerlie]

Wecome to the forum Norman. I am sure you are here to learn as much as you can and get sound advice from other froggers. What GingerLee is saying is sound advise and should be strongly considered. You have frogs that come from different parts of the planet and as a result they all require their own specialized habitats with different humidity and temperature ranges. Some are terrestrial, while others are almost strictly arboreal, and then others prefer a largely waterbased environment. Then you have the fact that each frog comes with his own gut load of parasites and a level of toxicity that only they can live with. For example the firebellies are extremely toxic to other frogs and they will be hanging out in the very water that everyone will be soaking in. You said that you have 30 fish tanks. Couldn't you put some fish together and free up some tanks? Research the proper requirements for each type of frog you have and set up appropriate tanks for each species. You wouldn't put a betta in with a fan tailed guppy and then in with the cichlids would you? Well that is what you're doing with the frogs and it would be wise to separate them immediately. Why don't you post some pictures of the frogs your having trouble identifying and maybe we can help you out. There are a lot of members with some great setups check out the photo gallery and look at as an opportunity to get creative.

[frogbreeder27]

Wecome to the forum Norman. I am sure you are here to learn as much as you can and get sound advice from other froggers. What GingerLee is saying is sound advise and should be strongly considered. You have frogs that come from different parts of the planet and as a result they all require their own specialized habitats with different humidity and temperature ranges. Some are terrestrial, while others are almost strictly arboreal, and then others prefer a largely waterbased environment. Then you have the fact that each frog comes with his own gut load of parasites and a level of toxicity that only they can live with. For example the firebellies are extremely toxic to other frogs and they will be hanging out in the very water that everyone will be soaking in. You said that you have 30 fish tanks. Couldn't you put some fish together and free up some tanks? Research the proper requirements for each type of frog you have and set up appropriate tanks for each species. You wouldn't put a betta in with a fan tailed guppy and then in with the cichlids would you? Well that is what you're doing with the frogs and it would be wise to separate them immediately. Why don't you post some pictures of the frogs your having trouble identifying and maybe we can help you out. There are a lot of members with some great setups check out the photo gallery and look at as an opportunity to get creative.

You should never mix species it can cause death because of the toxins in their skins will be in the water bowl and another frog might jump in and get sick

[norman1]

thanks everyone for that sound advise! i just want to say that i purchased my frogs from a person who had them together for a while. ill post some pictures soon, and then i can figure out what should be with what. i have several empty tanks and really want to have a variety of exotic frogs. i would like to dedicate a tank to each species as i get them, with several specimens in each set up. my grandfather used to tell me if your going to do something , do it right. so i can promise you i will be doing alot of studing on the different frog species , there habitats, and diets\eating preferences. i sincerly appreaciate your advise, and will be looking forward to more suggestions. p.s. frogs rock!!!!!!!!!!

[Leefrogs]

Im glad u r taking everything with a grain of salt. Happy that no one is sick yet from exposure to eachother, you can use search for the aqaurium conversion to a vertical terrarium, I thaught it was in the last 7 days, but search if it's not there. I would do this for the flying frog, and the bell. You could screen and clip and stand on end, but I'm not sure on humidity needs of these two. But with all those tanks running your humidity might be high enough in the house, LOL !!!

[ARMS87]

welcome