"Lol you must really want some toads to go through all of this I think you'll make a great "parent" of these frogs."

I'm pretty sure that was sarcasim.
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I'm not attacking you, I honestly wish you the best of luck for the Toad's sakes since you plan to keep them. Do I agree with you plucking two mating toads out of the wild? Hell no. If I'm coming off as strong it's because I don't think you've thought this all through or even care to listen to my views.

And yes, caring for an Animal is never set in stone - do I think I know whats best for American Toads, yes I do. Am I an expert? Probally as close you'll get to one, as far as a hobbiest goes. Growing up when I've kept toads in smaller tanks and in greater numbers they don't live as long, don't move around and instead dig in because they feel stressed. If they are comfortable they will move around the tank. It's not an Irrational at all, it's how they react in a tank setting with other toads when given space and more freedom.

The 2nd level thing might work though if substrate was incorperated. I saw a tank once which used two levels and the toads where more then happy to climb up and down ramps to get to bugs and other hidey places.

Toad tadpoles are easily the size of a dime, much larger then a grain of rice.