Leptopolis vermaculatus - does not soak in water dish?

[kairi]

I have Big Eyed Tree Frogs in a 18x18x24, which they have only been in for two weeks now. I do not see any of them soak in the water dish anymore. Could this be because I run a fogger most of the time, and the humidity is always on point? In their last home, I had a hard time maintaining temp and humidity and the humidity relied on spraying. Or maybe the placement is off? It's more towards the front of the terrarium, but, that never bothered them before. They are healthy little frogs, they eat, they are active, they climb everywhere and sleep sticking to leaves or the glass. So is this something to be concerned about?

[clownonfire]

Hi Kairi, there's no reasons to be concerned. Leptopolis vermaculatus as you know are tree frogs, and now that they are in a vertical tank, they will more than anything be climbing through sticks and branches. I have one of them and I rarely see it on the substrate.

Foggers are great, but I would still advise that you mist once in awhile with dechlorinated water. Just for extra wetness. Also, do keep your bowl of water, and change it regularly. You still want to make sure your frogs have a place to hydrate.

Eric

[kairi]

Great info! Good to know nothing is amiss. However, does the fogger water need to be dechlorinated too? I have been doing that to be on the safe side.

[clownonfire]

Always use dechlorinated water. It's better for your frogs and will definitely extend the life of your Fogger. The nozzle tends to clog if you use hard water.

[Leefrogs]

I think Eric means to say you should use DISTILLED in your system. This water has absolutely no minerals in it, that build up and deposit in your system

[clownonfire]

I think Eric means to say you should use DISTILLED in your system. This water has absolutely no minerals in it, that build up and deposit in your system

No. I meant dechlorinated water. Water left in an open container for 48 hours will be just fine

[kairi]

No. I meant dechlorinated water. Water left in an open container for 48 hours will be just fine

Hmm wait.. what do you mean by dechlorinated water? I thought that meant putting the blue drops in regular water and you're good to go..