well i found out that i want a frog.

[kennedy98]

hey guys i finally found out that i wanted a tree frog but i dont know what kind to get? should i get a whites tree frog? or a red eye tree frog? or another type of frog? which one would be best? and can someone show me a link on how to set up a tank for them. thanks,
kennedy98

[spanky]

I would say that it depends on the level of care you are willing to provide for the animal. I have kept both species and enjoyed them both very much. Whites tree frogs tend to be a little more forgiving for beginners as well as more "affordable", but that doesnt meen the RETF's arent an option they just require a little more attention to detail and are easily stressed. Both of these species require the same "basic" setup in regards to there temp, humidity, and lighting (or lack of), as with many of the tropical frog species but there should be some variances in the cage furnishings due to the much more robust build of the whites tree frog. In general both species need a densely planted viv with large leaves (cant go wrong with pothos) it is helpfull to provide some thicker limbs for the whites to rest on due to there heavier weight, temps should be around 72-85*F with the cooling trend at night, humidity should be 60-80% and some lighting should be provided for the plants. As far as specific cage design/setup its up to you, i would suggest looking into the many build threads that are posted on this forum to get an idea of what your into. Its hard to difinitively say what frog would be "best" for you... But some species you may also want to look into are white lipped, cuban, barking, and green treefrogs...

[DazzleDiscus]

I like spanky's suggestions; and cuban tree frogs shouldn't be to much trouble to find at your local shops. These remind me of our native grey tree frog and the cope's tree frog. They look identical, but have different songs. Scientific name: Hyla versicolor for the grey tree frog. I am unsure of the Cope's name.

I'm planning on raising some tadpoles of these and keeping them in a 29gal setup I'm working on. I find them rather interesting, and like the idea of owning natves - feels more like my outdoor home.

Whatever your choice, I wish you well!