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We have a empty (oh my!) 11 gallon Exo Terra tank. I am thinking about getting some type of Tree Frogs for it but just not sure which ones to get. We like the Red Eyed Tree frogs but its my understanding that they die very easy. I am open to any ideas anyone may have. The tank is 12"x12"x18" I raise Bearded Dragons so have lots of Crickets, Roaches, Meal worms ect on had at all times. Some one on another board sujested a White's Tree frog but they look kind of big to me for a tank this size? The lack of being able to handle them is not a issue, we are looking for more of a look at type thing any way. Our biggest issue is something that not gong to break the bank with Christmas coming up

i don't know where you heard red eyeds die very easily, but anyway...they don't. they are pretty hardy if you take good care of them. you could probably put 2 in that sized tank, i wouldn't do more than that though. green tree frogs are even hardier if you are worried about them dieing. whites treefrogs are also hardy and IMO the best beginner species, but that sized tank is too small. you could always get a baby and then eventually put it in a bigger tank. fire bellied toads would probably do well in that sized tank. they will actually climb a bit if given the opportunity. they need a bit of water, a large water dish will work, or a paludarium type set up. the water doesn't need to be deep, 1-2 inches is fine. good luck and please feel free to contact me with any questions b/c i have kept all these froggies.
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um dont they say at least 20 gallons for one treefrog then another 5-10 gallons for each one you add to tank. i think an 11 gallon would be way to small for a couple redeyes. maybe as babies thats ok. but for adults i dont think it would be good.

clown treefrogs are small
peacock tree frogs are small.

i would think you would want like a 20 high or 25 high and make it a nice planted aquarium for a treefrog

it's actually 10 gallons per treefrog, but more is always better. you could put 2 red eyeds in a 10 gallon though esp. if you planted it really well. sure a 20-25 gallon would be better, but the size tank this person has is 10 gallons...
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RES
WTF
FBT
Russian Tortoise
Hingeback tortoise
Leos
Lawsons Dragon
Aussi
Ocelot Gecko
0.0.3 Vietnamese Mossy Treefrogs
Oregon Newt
Japanese FBN
American Bullfrog
0.0.4 D. tinctorius
D. auratus
D. leucomelas
1.1D. imitator
0.0.2 imitator intermedius
1.1.1D. lamasi
Grandis Day Gecko
Mali Uro
0.0.4 Hourglass Treefrogs
Hedgehog, bunnies, dog, fish, crawfish...

my suggestion would be to look into African Reed Frogs.

you could easily fit a group of 3 - 5 in a tank that size. relatively inexpensive, and are easy breeders too ( if you are looking to get into that as well).

my other suggestion would be dart frogs. the black and green auratus are among my favs.

good luck finding something!