Possibly 3 new FBT's tomorrow.. Questions!!

[Han]

There's actually only one valid reason one should allow him/herself to keep non-domestic animals like amphibians at all: (trying to ) breed them! Heavily consuming pet-trade together with destruction of natural habitat and global warming will eventually lead to total extinction of many amphibian-species.
With all due respect, i wasn't aware of the fact that giving an (my) opinion could be
disrespectfull, nevertheless, i wasn't able to find reports on (succesfull) breeding Bombina although "There are many here that own FBT". It might be that sad truth that makes you feel not very comfortable, i guess (with all due respect, of course!!).

respectfull regards,
Han

[clownonfire]

There's actually only one valid reason one should allow him/herself to keep non-domestic animals like amphibians at all: (trying to ) breed them! Heavily consuming pet-trade together with destruction of natural habitat and global warming will eventually lead to total extinction of many amphibian-species.
With all due respect, i wasn't aware of the fact that giving an (my) opinion could be
disrespectfull, nevertheless, i wasn't able to find reports on (succesfull) breeding Bombina although "There are many here that own FBT". It might be that sad truth that makes you feel not very comfortable, i guess (with all due respect, of course!!).

respectfull regards,
Han

I am happy to read that you are pro-frogs, and passionate about them. Most of us are here. But that is not the point. We all have different needs on this forum, and different philosophies. Stating your opinion is encouraged. As long as others are respected by yourself too. This is a great site for all. We are all respectful of one another. And one's opinion should not be imposed, nor made to think that it's better than someone else's. We discourage the elitist approach on this site. We have many experts herps and hobbyists on this site, and instead of putting down others' opinions, they have helped others by teaching respectfully.

As for me not being comfortable, if you stick around long enough, you will quickly learn that nothing really gets me uncomfortable. And I welcome any debate. But I will do it respectfully, keeping the good of this forum in mind,

Comfortable Eric

[bshmerlie]

Han, you've obviously been around in the frog community for awhile. Which means you've probably been to different frog websites. If you notice each site has a different feel to it. Some are very knowledgable and offer a lot of great info but theres a feeling of elitism and members often avoid expressing opinions for fear the "dog pack" will come out and attack them. Here we are more family oriented and try to be very welcoming so that new members aren't afraid to ask the "dumb" questions. We don't try to make them feel stupid or suggest that its our way or the highway. There are a lot of different ideas on keeping frogs and the reasons for doing so. Why we do respect your opinions and passions we ask they you also do so in a civil manner. There really is no reason to break into arguments half the time. Its only our egos that get in the way. Just keep opinions what they are opinions.

[Psychotic4mb3r]

lol I didn't know me asking for help would cause a argument I respect everyones opinions and all opinion are greatly appreciated. I just want whats best for my toads.

(quick question though.. I was thinking about getting dubia roaches for my geckos sometime in the future and wondered if anyone has tried feeding baby dubias to there FBT's?)

I appreciate everyones opinion and respect there opinion. I don't think anyone is doing anything better then others. We all have the choice to take into consideration what other people do with there beloved pets. We all have the choice to try it or not to try it. It all depends on the person and what they believe is right(as long as the pet is not being abused or whatnot of course!). Just as long as the toads are happy and healthy is all that matters.

But again since I'm doing this all new, I need any advice as possible haha . Ill post updated pictures of the tank when I get the rest of my supplies though.. And suggestions of how to clean out the water side? Because I don't have any moss on top of the coco fiber, the toads have gotten quiet a bit of the coco fiber in the water. The water filter only does so much cleaning it out lol