Hey everyone, I'm a new frog owner and new to this forum. I just got a young American Green Tree frog. He's one inch long at this point. I have a 12x12x18 Naturalistic Terrarium cage. I got two 12" Naturalistic Terrarium Hoods: http://www.petco.com/product/109910/...rium-Hood.aspx

I was using one for UVB light and the other for heating (briefly). However, I took the heating off upon doing some further research, as I was using a 50 watt and realized that that was way too hot for the poor guy. I have since learned that I should use a lower watt like a ten watt.

I've been doing a lot of research online for green tree frog care and one thing that is still unclear to me is the best way to heat the vivarium: Is it ok to continue using the Naturalistic Terrarium Hood for over the tank heating if I use a ten watt bulb? Or should I get a heating pad to put under or beside the tank? I'm worried that if I continue to use the naturalistic terrarium , even with a low watt bulb, that it will be too hot and dry up and kill my frog. I've gotten the sense that overhead heating is more appropriate for reptiles, while under the tank heating is better for amphibians. Is that right? What are your guys' opinions on this matter? Also if it is ok to use the over tank heating, would that block out my frog's ventillation? I ask because the top lid would be completely covered by the hood for the UVB light and another hood for the heating bulb. If using over the tank heating, should they not be placed directly on the lid of the tank, but elevated above it somehow?

If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate as I just want what's best for my frog.

Thanks,
Pete