American Toad or FBT?

Trevor&FBT · #1 05-16-2010, 12:46 PM

Hey guys. I haven't posted in a while

(soorrrryyyyy)
In my time away, got my FBT! I had 2 but i learned the hard way on having A TIGHT FITTING LID. My wasn't tight enough and I lost one about 3 weeks ago. Now, I have one.
I have a 29g tank with the standard light that came with it. Now, I either want to get a Amer. Toad to have in it or set it up as a FBT tank and get more frogs. Which should i get???
My FBT is currently in a 10g with a re-circulating pump. The whole tank has about 1.5-2" of water and land parts and rocks scattered around. He is an awesome little frog.
For an Amer. Toad, what substrates can I use?
My science teacher is also raising tadpoles and they are morphing out now. She knows I'm into herps and all. She asked me if I could take a couple. If I get them, what would their requirements be? they are local caught from her garden pond. They are probably like Wood Frogs, Green frogs or some type native to North Jersey.

I know I'm all over the place, but if anyone can answer some of my questions, it'd help a lot!!!!!

Trevor&FBT · #2 05-16-2010, 02:27 PM

Ok well i set up the 29g as a FBT tank, now, what to do with a 10g?????

Noctoural88 · #3 06-19-2011, 06:36 PM

Having cared for both species, I would have to say that American Toads make better pets. FBTs can get a but boring, but American Toads are just fun to watch eat and burrow and explore. FBTs are of course easier to get ahold of (no searching involved, just spend 5$ at petco) and they are about equally easy to care for. American Toads have such varying personalities though and are willing to eat a greater number of things. And since they're a native species, if circumstances change and you can no longer care for the toad, you can guilelessly release them where you found them.

I hope this helps.

Noctoural88 · #4 06-20-2011, 12:32 PM

BTW, a 10 gallon is fine for one american toad. just give him about 3 inches of coco fiber or dirt if you prefer, a hiding spot, a shallow water dish (corner is best), and maybe a fake plant and he should be set for life provided you clean his water dish daily and change his substrate about once every 2-3 weeks.

assuming you already have the 10 gallon, the whole setup should cost no more than 15-20$