How to Set Up a Toad and Frog Aquarium

Frogs and toads can be excellent pets, but it is important to set them up with the proper home. Frogs and toads have specific needs, and the aquarium must be set up to address those specific needs. If you plan to keep these unique pets, be sure to learn as much as you can about their natural habitats, and recreate that natural habitat as much as possible in your home.

Things You'll Need

  • Aquarium
  • Filter
  • Screen cover with lamp insert
  • Rocks
  • Gravel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Choose a quality filter designed specifically for amphibian tanks. Good filtration is important for any frog or toad tank.

    • 2

      Select frogs and toads that will be compatible with one another and comfortable in the same tank. The staff at the pet store can help you find suitable species for your home aquarium.

    • 3

      Put the filter in place and lay down a layer of gravel that covers the entire bottom surface of the tank. Place a variety of different sized rocks in the aquarium.

    • 4

      Arrange the rocks to form dams and create dry areas if you will be keeping toads and frogs in the same aquarium. The toads will need drier areas, while the frogs will spend most of their time in the water.

    • 5

      Create a basking area in the center of the tank by placing a large piece of slate in the center. This will encourage natural basking behavior and help your frogs and toads stay healthy.

    • 6

      Select a quality lamp designed for amphibians and attach it to your screen lid. It is best to purchase an aquarium cover with a lamp clamp built in. Look for a lamp with a timer--this will make it easier to simulate the natural environment of the frogs and toads in your aquarium.

    • 7

      Choose food dishes and water bowls for your tank and set them in place. There are bowls designed to look like rocks, and these can be excellent choices for frogs and toads--just make sure the bowls are weighted so they will not tip over easily.

    • 8

      Place the frogs and toads in the tank and watch them closely. Watch for any signs of aggression or territoriality. Some play fighting is normal, but if the frogs and toads are overly aggressive with one another they might need to be moved to separate tanks.