The addiction

[BG]

The best part of my pets that get me going is there eating habits and there colors and personality

[LilyPad]

I think I need to get one more species of frogs...something that I can breed! All of my frogs are native to Wisconsin so you aren't supposed to have more than 5 at a time. The only reason I have 7 spring peepers is because I honestly didn't expect them all to make it this far. So it would be hard to find them all homes if I bred any of them...but breeding would give me something else to work with them on!

(see me go at justifying another breed of frogs in my house?)

[BG]

I'm not into breeding but in display btw what ever we into its always rewarding at the end Amy it could be worse so we should just lean back and enjoy the ride in these hard times i find comfort in my pets so its priceless

[bshmerlie]

About a year ago I thought about setting up a frog rack instead of having misc tanks all around the house. I planned where I was going to put it (in a closet in a spare room) and I figured out how many tanks I would be having on the rack. Then I started researching which types of frogs I've always wanted and have been slowly adding to fill the tanks that can fit on that one rack. Once I'm done and all the tanks on that rack are filled I will have to get rid of a species in order to add another one. That is the limitation that I have set on myself. You will find the longer you are in this hobby your interests will change. So for me I am going through an evolution...even since starting my frog rack. All of the tanks I have been buying are from CraigsList which saves me more money to spend on the actual frogs. You really should try some dart frogs... they are very facinating and although I still have a special place for my tree frogs I have also learned so much more by branching out and trying different types of frogs. One thing I have noticed is since I have increased my frog population is that I use to check in on each and every frog to make sure they are all eating and looking good and I would do that every day. Now if a frog is in hiding I don't have time to look around for him. I just have to hope I'll see him the next day. That's the downside. The upside is all the tank builds. I love it. You should also look for ways to make builds cheaper. Thats why I started doing some with clay and using different drainage layer materials. I have also been pulling cutlings from other tanks to use in the next ones. Things like that. Just set a limit for yourself, take it slow and have fun with it. If its not fun anymore stop doing it. If it is fun why not just enjoy the ride, have fun with your frogs and continue to learn.

[MikeM670]

Well I have been able to keep myself from adding a lot of frogs to my collection so far. I have 2 ten verts and a 20 long ready for frogs. I have a 40 breeder being built right now and two 29 gallon's waiting in the wings to be built. I found one of the 29's on the parkway while working and it was in great condition. I have spoken with a few members here about obtaining frogs from them if and when they have some available. I know my frog family will grow and my main interest will be darts and thumbs as I hope to be able to raise my own for trading or sale to finance my addiction.

[bshmerlie]

Well I have been able to keep myself from adding a lot of frogs to my collection so far. I have 2 ten verts and a 20 long ready for frogs. I have a 40 breeder being built right now and two 29 gallon's waiting in the wings to be built. I found one of the 29's on the parkway while working and it was in great condition. I have spoken with a few members here about obtaining frogs from them if and when they have some available. I know my frog family will grow and my main interest will be darts and thumbs as I hope to be able to raise my own for trading or sale to finance my addiction.

So let me see if I followed you correctly Mike. Your solution to the addiction is to buy more so that you can eventually breed and help support your addiction. So basically...become the drug dealer to support your habit. Lol...sounds like a solid plan Mike.

Amy just ignore us ...we're all crazy. Let's just face it....There is no way to stop.

[BG]

John gave me an idea that will soften the issue l will trade the dwarf pixie for a fantasy frog I really like so because the pixie was a mistake its not what I wanted so I have limited space as well living in Queens space could get pricy if I don't get rid of the pixie I'm not getting another frog. I know it dosnt stop there but we have to be strong or we'll find our selfs on that tv show the hearders lol

[BG]

Cheri i know diversity is the key my problem is I'm always running in to free stuff for the Hobie and that craigslist is where i find the best deals on things and IL let you in a little secret recently i got in to tarantulas the docile type so its not just frogs here the sky's the limit

About a year ago I thought about setting up a frog rack instead of having misc tanks all around the house. I planned where I was going to put it (in a closet in a spare room) and I figured out how many tanks I would be having on the rack. Then I started researching which types of frogs I've always wanted and have been slowly adding to fill the tanks that can fit on that one rack. Once I'm done and all the tanks on that rack are filled I will have to get rid of a species in order to add another one. That is the limitation that I have set on myself. You will find the longer you are in this hobby your interests will change. So for me I am going through an evolution...even since starting my frog rack. All of the tanks I have been buying are from CraigsList which saves me more money to spend on the actual frogs. You really should try some dart frogs... they are very facinating and although I still have a special place for my tree frogs I have also learned so much more by branching out and trying different types of frogs. One thing I have noticed is since I have increased my frog population is that I use to check in on each and every frog to make sure they are all eating and looking good and I would do that every day. Now if a frog is in hiding I don't have time to look around for him. I just have to hope I'll see him the next day. That's the downside. The upside is all the tank builds. I love it. You should also look for ways to make builds cheaper. Thats why I started doing some with clay and using different drainage layer materials. I have also been pulling cutlings from other tanks to use in the next ones. Things like that. Just set a limit for yourself, take it slow and have fun with it. If its not fun anymore stop doing it. If it is fun why not just enjoy the ride, have fun with your frogs and continue to learn.