Paludariums- Tree Frogs
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Redman
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I have my frog setup on a 5' counter. I can simply take the airline from my sponge filter, which I cut long to accommodate exactly this function, and create a siphon which I can then just put the end of the tubing into my sink drain. That way I can easily change water without disturbing anybody in the tank. It works both ways, as when I am done siphoning out the water, I fill a large pitcher from my treated and aged water barrel and put the end of the airline (while it is still mostly full of water) in that to siphon the water down through the sponge filter. I sit this pitcher above the tank so that the siphon works, of course. It's the easiest way for me without stressing anybody. It's not the fastest way, but it works for me.
If I siphon out lots of water I just keep filling up the pitcher with a large plastic cup of water as the level goes down.
If I siphon out lots of water I just keep filling up the pitcher with a large plastic cup of water as the level goes down.
Persnickety Parson's
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Bush baby
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Persnickety Parson's
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I love lllreptile, I've had good dealings with them.
I've also heard great things about Josh's frogs as well.
Bush baby
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Thanks.
Ordered two blue phased whites tree frogs from Josh. They were my first non fish based pet twenty years ago...even before chameleons.
KRGEE21
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I got my White's from snakes at sunset. Easy to work with, and good communication. I'm really enjoying these little guys. They've learned what it means when the cricket keeper comes out lol.
Finally finished up their new enclosure, and we're about 2 weeks in on cycling it. Added some driftwood to lower the PH. A few more days and we should be able to add some aquatic plants and cleaners.
No leaks, and the water feature works.
Need to add a couple more mag naturals and branches, but pretty happy with the way it turned out considering my first attempt.
Finally finished up their new enclosure, and we're about 2 weeks in on cycling it. Added some driftwood to lower the PH. A few more days and we should be able to add some aquatic plants and cleaners.
No leaks, and the water feature works.
Need to add a couple more mag naturals and branches, but pretty happy with the way it turned out considering my first attempt.
The Wild One
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This is beautiful!
The Wild One
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Do the frogs connect with you more than the charms or is it mostly the same? For the first time, I think you did amazingly.
Bush baby
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I haven't kept tree frogs in about 10 years, and I know a lot has changed in our undertsnding when it comes to supplementation in that time. I assume they're not as sensitive to over supplementation as Chameleons are; I've been dusting with both 'Arcadia EarthPro' A and 'Repashy Supervite' for pro and pre-form A... but these supplements don't have D3, so I've been dusting with a Calcum with D3 powder as well;
Do you guys include Cal w/D3 at EVERY feeding for your frogs?
Do you guys include Cal w/D3 at EVERY feeding for your frogs?
KRGEE21
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From what I have read there are mixed opinions. Some people are only using D3 once a week, and some using Repashy Cal plus at almost every feeding. Personally I tend to be more conservative with my supplements, so I am using Repashy Cal plus LoD every other feeding. So far so good.
frogforum.net is a good site for research.
frogforum.net is a good site for research.
Bush baby
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Thanks.
Persnickety Parson's
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Alright frog people, what is this little varmint, it hitch hiked on the plants.
KRGEE21
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https://ufwildlife.ifas.ufl.edu/frogs/pinewoodstreefrog.shtml
Looks a little like these guys, or could be a squirrel tree frog as well.
Looks a little like these guys, or could be a squirrel tree frog as well.
