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retf is too dark

LUKE_O Feb 27, 2007 05:37 PM

when i got both of my retfs they were lime but now one has turned a dark green and has remained that way for a week and a half

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erinmarie Feb 28, 2007 08:02 PM

How are their humidity levels? In my experience, they get a little dark if they're too dry. And do you have a pic that you could post. That would help everyone here get a better idea of what you're dealing with.

LUKE_O Mar 02, 2007 11:57 AM

umm no no pic.I keep the humidity at around 60-85 and whatrs wierd is that the other retf in the tank looks great uhh i need help asap im worried it s sick even though iuts eating and seem active at night its color went from lime to a olive grey green and has been that way for a long time now

rrrragdoll Mar 05, 2007 03:43 AM

If everything in your tank is normal it should be fine.

I got two at the same time too, and one is always light and the other is usually a medium green, but he will also turn a muddy green brown too. He's been doing that since last year and my humidity is always around 80%. Seems like that one changes when hunting?

Al_frog Mar 04, 2007 09:34 PM

There are so many things that you have not told us that figuring out what may be wrong or need to be done is just impossible. How long have you had them? How big is the tank? Are they wild caught or captive bred? And the thing that I think is likely to be the problem is that the temps are off. If one frog is a bit less healthy than the other then is would show symptoms sooner. WC frogs often have invisible health issues until they are stressed (parasites for instance). Are you using Calcium_D3 and minerals and vitamins to dust the crickets? Have you looked it over carefully to be sure there is no obvious sign of illness or injury?

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