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Im finally getting two tinctorius on wednesday, its been a long time coming. My question is what should i do when i get them? I mean how should i put them in the tank?

Keep them quarantined for awhile to make sure they are each healthy and eating. You can use a sealed off critter keeper with wet paper towels in the bottom plus a few plant cuttings like pothos, or a sweater box set up. I like the critter keepers because I can see what's going on and don't have to remove the entire lid to feed them. I seal the vents from the inside with clear, wide shipping tape-- all but the central feed cover. This is to retain the humdity. Then I virtually surround the new frogs or froglets with dusted food and make sure they are all eating and are healthy before putting them in their permanent tank. Depending upon the kind of frog and age, this may be only two weeks up to 6 weeks or more with froglets. Some breeders recommend keeping each frog in a separate container during this period, but I've frankly never done this. I keep the group that is going together in the final tank together in the "nursery" or quarantine, as well. You of course, must mist every day and change the wet paper towels when they get dirty. I also put in the shipping cups on their sides with water and a little bit of fern or plant material in them as a hide.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

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