12x12x18 Exo Terra w/RETF?

[itzjezze]

I bought a exo terra 12x12x18, its a bit small but it beats the dinky 10gal fish tank by far.

My question is will a red eye tree frog be comfortable in this tank? The local exotic pet shop owner said that I can and may even be able to get away with 2 of them in that tank. I would like a second opinion before I purchase a frog. and if 1 will fit would it be possible to get another later or would that make it to cramped?

Also I had a peacock ornate tree frog, I did a good job keeping him happy however an ugly divorced forced me away from him. Would a red eye be any more difficult to keep? I have researched the temp/hum reqs and will even be getting an auto thermostat and fogger to insure my frog is happy.

[DonLisk]

I keep two Red Eyes in a 18x18x18 Exo. They are not as active as my Whites and usually find many places to hang out and chill.

I would say one would be fine but they are usually happier if they have a friend.

If you have enough plants, vines and climbing/hiding areas you might get away with two.

[Tony]

A 12x12x18 is fine for froglets and juveniles, or as a quarantine tank but I would not go any smaller than 18x18x24 as a long-term home. I don't have any experience with peacocks or other big-eyed tree frogs to compare, but I wouldn't consider red eyes to be particularly difficult once they are established.

[itzjezze]

How often are they allowed to be handled? With my ornate tree frog I only handled him once every other day max. Can RETFs be handled more or less?...

[Tony]

How often are they allowed to be handled? With my ornate tree frog I only handled him once every other day max. Can RETFs be handled more or less?...

I don't handle mine unless I need to move or examine them.

[DonLisk]

I don't handle mine either. Also remember that they are active at night and pretty much sleep all day.

[itzjezze]

K, im fine with no handling Thank you for the help