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Ok, I have two white's tree frogs. They are in a 10 gallon tank, do you think that I should take use of the unused 20 gallon tank that I have? What should I put into it? And when people say "hiding spots," what type of hiding spots should I make?

Defnitely make use of that 20 gallon aquarium. The rule to White's tree frogs is the first frog needs at least 20 gallons, and any other one after that, add an additional 10 gallons. But, as they say, the more, the merrier. I currently own 4 White's tree frogs, 3 of which are in a 40 gallon high aquarium, the other one I actually just purchased today is in quarantine and in a 15 gallon. I only have one adult, the others are more like teenagers, and when funds are sufficient, I will be upgrading them to a 50 gallon (minimum) hexagon aquarium. As far as places to hide, I find what I need at PetCo and other Petstores with reptilian/amphibian supplies. I usually buy plastic tree bark, curved to look like a piece of bark from a tree. Plants also provide protection...not neccessarily as a hiding spot, but more as a comfort to camoflage into their surroundings. Every morning, afternoon, and night I look into the cage and sometimes have a hard time finding the frogs because they are blending into the plants or the branches. Beamer, the eldest,is full size, but small for what a White's can grow up to. He is about 3.25 inches. The others are at about 2.5. Again, the bigger the aquarium is, the better, but it truly does depend on what size the frogs mature to. But take your own advice to use the 20 gallon aquarium...they will be much more comfortable and less likey to become stressed. I often only use th 15 gallon for quarantine (such as now), or clean it to use as a growing cage for any babies I purchase. Hope this helps you in some way. Good luck with your Whites...they are the cutest!

Definately use the 20gallon. Whites need a lot of room as they grow and get bigger. When they come down to the floor to hunt they need a bit of room to leap etc.
I have 2 WTF in a 27 gallon right now and am currently doing up a 67 gallon for them to move into.
But they should not be in a 10 gallon at all, not even one of them on his own.
Plus think of the fun you'll have doing up a 20 gallon, with great plants etc. Great to landscape.

As for hiding spots, these are things that you can create with plants, bark pieces etc that the frogs are able to hid behind/in.

Feel free to ask any more questions about setting up your new tank
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Like everyone else said, use the 20 and possibly even look into something larger.

Keep in mind that a White's, without the proper space to move about in, can become over weight and unhealthy.

Nice climps of potho plants make for great decore and hiders. The leaves can get to a good size and provide plenty to places to "get out of sight". You can also get those suctioncup planters and put the pothos in them so that you have some nice hanging plants. Mother-in-laws tongue (or snake plants depending on where you buy them) are great for height and hidding. A few nice branches with long sections of potho vines can look very nice as well. You can also get sheets of cork bark and curl it a bit and fix it to the glass with some sylicone sealant to provide a hiding spot. (makes for a nice planter too!)
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Heather

you really should have researched care info about WTF's, before you jumped in to buying one. check out my site for all care info on Whites!!!

luke z
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thanks buddy, I got that the first 3 times you told me to look at your website and that I should have looked into the care before I bought them... but guess what, my girlfried bought them for me without me even knowing... thanks anyway

my pleasure!!!!, if you have any more Q's just email me, or add me to your MSN!!! my e-mail address is lukeybaby4@hotmail.com

luke z
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Lol, well now tell your girlfriend she has to buy you a big enough tank for them!

Anyway, are these guys adults, or juveniles? How big are they? Maybe the situation isn't as bad as we're assuming...

Also, it's real nice that you came here with that question and actually care how these guys are doing in that tank. I'm sure that a lot of people don't do the same, especially since books say all kinds of stuff in them!

Well, she bought them for me because she knew that I love frogs, and I once had a different tree frog, but my brother killed him one day when I was gone. The are about 1.5 to 2 inches, I'd say juveniles. I am in the process of finishing their 20 gallon tank, but I'm not sure what exactly to put into the tank. I have a few pieces of carved driftwood (almost like a cave) and I made a mound in one corner and almost kind of dug it out like a little house. There are plenty of fake leaves, and a water dish that they can both fit in pleasantly. I use tree bark for the floor. I don't know what else I can possibly put into this! HELP

just make sure you don't make too many hide holes on the ground. These little guys are tree dwellers and would feel more sucure and comfortable if you made hide spots at the top of the tank. Use some taller plants and place some vines near the top of the tank so they can climb up there and sleep "in the trees"
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