How to Build a Frog Habitat Indoors

Frogs are a highly adaptable species of animal that can become accustomed to different living situations. However, despite this, if you are keeping frogs as indoor pets, you need to make a habitat for them that is appropriate for them. This includes a safe enclosure, appropriate substrate, moisture and appropriate live or fake plants. Creating your own indoor frog habitat can easily be achieved with just a few supplies.

Things You'll Need

  • Fish tank
  • Fish tank stand
  • Electric heating pad
  • Fish tank thermometer
  • Background
  • Tape
  • Aquarium gravel
  • Water
  • Coconut husk fibers
  • Plants
  • Rocks
  • Driftwood
  • Plastic bowl
  • Distilled water
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place your chosen frog enclosure on a flat, stable surface, such as a counter or a stand designed for the enclosure. The location should out of direct sun light. The best enclosure to use for frogs is a 20-gallon fish tank. Larger tanks can be used for larger frogs or multiple frogs in one enclosure. Make sure your tank has a tight fitting lid and a light source.

    • 2

      Place an electric heating pad underneath the fish tank, and turn it on once you have placed it on your chosen surface. This will help you maintain a consistent temperature in the tank. The temperature you want to set your heating pad on will depend on the type of frog you are housing. Also, install a fish tank thermometer on the inside of the tank. This will let you know when the temperature needs to be adjusted.

    • 3

      Place a background on the outside back of your tank. You can use self-adhesive fish-tank background or a piece of dark paper.

    • 4

      Place a one-inch layer of aquarium gravel on the bottom of the enclosure. Before placing the gravel in the tank, however, rinse the gravel under running water and allow it to dry. This will remove any dust that has built up on the gravel during packaging. The gravel will give water in the tank a place to drain. Add a thin layer of coconut husk fibers to the top of the gravel layer. If you prefer, you can use peat moss.

    • 5

      Place a plastic bowl on the bottom of the enclosure. Choose a bowl that is wide and shallow. Fill it with distilled water.

    • 6

      Use a mixture of decorations in your enclosure. You can use live or plastic plants, rocks and drift wood. You want places for your frog to climb and jump. If you choose to go with live plants, consider pothos or philodendrons. You want plants that can handle heat and humidity and will be nontoxic for your frog.

    • 7

      Place your frog into the enclosure, and place the lid on it.