Quote Originally Posted by Larry Wardog View Post
I think that the lights you decided on a very good and the UVB will work for the plants but it was more specifically for the whites tree frog because they like to bask next to UVB lights. I have T5 lights and UVB lights on mine closure and the whites tree frogs always go to the spot where the UVB light hits the tank. I think what someone else said about an under tank heater on the side of the enclosure wouldn't be a bad idea because the tree frogs only would need warm temperatures during the day and even in a specific spot so you might not need the largest most expensive under tank heater you could settle with possibly a 10 gallon heater in one small area of the enclosure. The tree frogs will find where the spot is warmer and they will most likely settle down right there. 78 is not too bad but these frogs like the 80s and you would see a lot more activity and the Frog will show more energy. The reason why I know this is because my room was anywhere from 75 to 78 and my female tree frog was very lazy for a portion of the year and then I decided to go with a light that creates heat and I moved her into a different room me and the temperature went from 78 at the most to 85 at the most and I have noticed the tremendous difference with my tree frog her activity and energy level all year around changed immediately as soon as I took her out of my room. As for your plants situation and your enclosure size and all sounds really good. If you need any help with anything else I would love to help you because I really enjoy these frogs!

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Hello

So far he hasn't gotten to the closest part of bulb so I don't know whether or not he likes the heat to much. He's been in the middle of the tank almost all day.

The thermostat has been next to the bulb so I can see how hot the hottest part of the tank has gotten. So I'd say he's in the 76 degree range right now (I'll get a point degree gun at some point soon.)

My mother is very hesitant to let me get a heat mat because she worries it will start a fire, however I know I could get one if I though he needed it. I will look into getting one as he has gone from a pile of mush to a slightly more active mush. I'd love to see him be more active however since he's got his new tank with all the extra room now.

I did notice that he's way more into food now, he didn't used to be and was underweight when I got him initially. I think i will look into getting a heat mat as well.

Where would you say it should go? His light is on the right side of the tank, should I put his heat mat on the lower side on the right? I know with lizards they like to have a cold and hot side, are frogs the same way?

That's so interesting that these guy's bask, I don't think I've really ever seen mine do that just yet.

My house gets around 72 F at night so I know night temps are fine, theses winter temperatures are a bit tricky to work with however.

Thanks so much!
Alyssa