Tree frogs in aquariums?.

[SweetApples]

None, but I happened to find someone about two hours away selling red eyed tree frogs so I'm considering them. I'd prefer using aquariums, because I already have them. I end up buying a bundle of gear so it saves me money on the setup. I'd probably use one of my 30 gal. tanks because I already have a nice stand ready to go.

[Mentat]

None, but I happened to find someone about two hours away selling red eyed tree frogs so I'm considering them. I'd prefer using aquariums, because I already have them. I end up buying a bundle of gear so it saves me money on the setup. I'd probably use one of my 30 gal. tanks because I already have a nice stand ready to go.

A 30G is not tall enough for RETFs unless you stand it on it's end after doing a conversion like Matthew mentioned. Recommend use that tank for ground dwellers and/or get an 18x18x24 in. for tree frogs Josh Frogs has the ExoTerra on sale right now .

[Charlieamanda]

You could definitely use an aquarium for red eyes....I do I have a 40 gallon aquarium that I have on it's side giving the tree frogs ample height, around 3ft. I rigged what would have been the top of the aquarium, which is now the front myself. I went to Lowes and bought plexy glass along with a cutting knife, specifically for plexy glass- if you can I'd advise to have the pieces cut to the specifications of your tank rather than trying to cut them yourself, even with a plexy glass specific knife it's exceptionally difficult, a roll of regular fiberglass, it won't rust with all the humidity, screen for windows/doors, a tube of clear silicon, tiny hinges and a knob, for the door.
Doing it yourself will save money, just make sure everything fits together properly, no holes or sharp edges where the frogs could be harmed and allow the silicon, or caulking, to completely dry before putting the ftogs in.
You can find plenty of "how to" videos with various setups on the subject, I think somebody posted a link for you already.
Best of luck...red eyes are awesome and fascinating. ..I love watching them climb around the tank; )

[SweetApples]

I guess if tree frogs would be unhappy with that setup, I'd rather wait and get a used exo terra sometime then modify my aquariums.

[Eric and Stitch]

I guess if tree frogs would be unhappy with that setup, I'd rather wait and get a used exo terra sometime then modify my aquariums.

You can wait for an exo terra if you want, it is the easiest option to set up, otherwise, the cheapest and fastest way to get up and running, check your local craigslist for people practically giving away their old leaking 55 gallon fish tank, then do a conversion. as long as you dont plan on a water feature the tank doesnt need to be water tight. just a soaking bowl you clean daily for the frogs to take their wake-up bath in. And you dont need to get super creative with your interior for happy frogs, give them leaves and stuff to hide behind/sleep on either fake vines or real potted plants, Pothos is great for beginners because Red eyes love them and it drinks weed killers for breakfast (I mean that it is very hard to kill, dont actually take weed killer to it). And you can get it anywhere.

Here is Lynn's setup, just a few things siliconed on the glass to hold plant pots, plants are mostly Pothos from the looks of it, or use fake vines from fish shop, easy to clean paper towel bottom, dishes for water, use glass bowls for crickets (bowl feeding rather than just setting the crickets loose in the tank) Easy to use and maintain setup.
http://www.frogforum.net/members/fly...y-18-2012.html

I dont know where you live, but a quick search brought up this one
55 gallon fish tank

[SweetApples]

Thanks, but that's another bargain tank with a two and hour hour road trip. I am always finding good deals too far away.