New to frogs with some questions!

[frozensponge]

There will be an expo in indianapolis on may 1 and i am planning to go there and check things out first. Do not want to rush any decision

I am pretty confused though when you say thumbnail frogs and Ranitomeya Ventrimaculatus and vents? how does it differ from french guina ventrimaculatus or dendrobates ventrimaculatus for example... are they the same?

[Kisa]

Hello and welcome to forum. You'll find members to be very helpful here (as you've already experienced). Just a quick disclaimer, if you plan on starting in the frog hobby, you should understand that this can quickly lead to an obsession. Many members here will warn you about this, once you've had your first taste of frogs...well to be honest it's like crack. It's really hard to stop, and all you'll think about is when and how you can get more. XD

I recommend starting with tree frogs. Darts are great, don't get me wrong, my ultimate goal is to set up an amazing Terrarium for three or four D. Auratus (in about a year), and this will be my last (I say this now but we'll have to wait and see...>>) frog venture. At least until I'm rich and famous and live in a mansion.

This said, lots of people start of with White's Tree Frogs. They're great as a beginner species like 1beataway said earlier, because of their wonderful temperament and their tolerance for being held occasionally. It is important to remember that frogs are usually for viewing purposes only and White's are one of the only tree frogs that can handle frequent handling. I take my big guy out every three days to feed him and besides minor fussing when I pick him up he becomes quite complacent and will usually settle into my hands while he's waiting for me to offer up the pray. I started off with these frogs, and while they aren't as brilliantly colored as Red Eyes, their big hearty bodies and huge smiles make them a wonderful starter or addition to any collection. Mine make me smile every tim I look at them.

That's my recommendation, especially since your tank is a vert. I keep my 3.5 inch White's in a 33 gallon and his little brother, a baby just about an inch, will go in there too once he's big enough. You can house two White's comfortably in a 33 gallon, but if you want to go with RETFs you may be able to fit three or four babies, not sure about adults. As for the vents, that space could accommodate a BUNCH. I'm not an expert but in my mind it's at least 4 vents to a 33 gallon, please correct me Eric if I'm mistaken.