Adding More FBT's

AndrewJC21 · #1 01-31-2011, 01:25 AM

So ive looked around on here and haven't found many details on here about adding more ftb's. (if ive missed the thread id appreciate a link to it to save this thread, thanks)

If not i have just a few questions.
Do i have to quarantine them for a certain period of time before i introduce them into my fbt setup? If so how long?

With that i have a 20 gallon with a 60% land 40% water partition. How many toads can i have in there? I currently have two but id love to add a few more if possible.

O and while im at it has anyone here had success with using guppies as fbt food?

boabab95 · #2 01-31-2011, 10:25 AM

In a 20 gallon, I would personally only add one more, maybe two if it's well planted. I personally dont think it's necessary, but to be safe, IMO, it's up to you... I've had tons of friends use guppies and minnows as feeders, but they also needed to suplement with other food.

BUT!!!!! make sure they are the same species, there are a few different "FBT"'s out there...

AndrewJC21 · #3 01-31-2011, 12:57 PM

Great thanks.
I thought that if i was to add any more only any pair at most. Just wanted to see if it was a potential idea. I have read there are different ones anyone know of a good link as to how to differentiate them?

I most deffinatly need to plant it more first. Im supposed to be getting a few plants for the water. But i havent found a local place for any good tropical plants close to home. My local nursery's are providing very un-helpful with knowledge. And plant tags can be just as misleading. I guess i was trying to avoid ordering online.

So if i do get more how does the whole quarantine routine work? Ie how long? Certain signs?

highvoltagerob · #4 01-31-2011, 03:02 PM

I quarentine for 6 weeks, in a 15g with paper towel on the bottom, a water dish and a few plastic plants which are easy to clean and provide places to hide. The paper towel substrate makes it easier to see there poo and it cleans up easy. From what I`ve learned runny poo is bad. Same as for us!lol.

Watch them and make sure they are eating well, don`t have any soars, laboured breathing and there general behavior.

AndrewJC21 · #5 02-01-2011, 12:22 AM

Great thanks HighVoltageRob