Instructions
Work out how large your tank needs to be. A 10 gallon aquarium tank is suitable for one frog. Add a 10 gallon size requirement for each frog you keep. Use a 100 gallon tank if you have a bullfrog or other large species of frog, and add a 25 gallon space requirement for each additional large frog. If your tank is too small, then excessive amounts of waste and toxins will build up, poisoning your frog.
Decide on the shape of the tank. If you are keeping a frog that climbs, such as a tree frog, then you need a tall tank to accommodate branches. If you have a frog that does not climb and requires a lot of water, then a shallower, wider tank is needed. Research the market, in pet stores and the Internet, for the best quality glass or plastic acrylic tank, in the right shape and size you can afford.
Fit an under-gravel filter plate to your frog closure tank. Excess soiled water and toxins collect under the filter, keeping them away from your frog. Cleaning out the tank in the future will be easier, with the waste material already separated. Size the under-gravel filter correctly so that there are no gaps for the frog to crawl under and become trapped.
Put substrate on top of the filter. Use clean fine gravel, then place smooth stones on top. Hollow rocks are good for providing a place to hide. Alternatively, use potting soil if you wish to plant plants. Suitable plants and moss can be purchased from the pet store. Arrange clean sticks and branches, taller ones if your frog is a climber. Sink a dish into the substrate and fill it with water to make a mini pond.
Fit an appropriate lid to the fog closure. Many tanks come with a fitted lid. It should fit snugly to prevent curious frogs from finding a gap and escaping.
Choose and install lighting in your frog closure. A full spectrum UVB lamp mimics sunlight and promotes bone growth in frogs. Keep the frog closure out of direct sunlight in case the temperature rises too high or the frog gets sunburn from extra UV light.
Install an incandescent lamp to raise the temperature inside the frog closure. If you live in a warm climate, this may not be required. Install a thermometer, such as one that adheres to the inside of the glass with a suction cup. Maintain the temperature of the frog closure according to recommendations from the pet store.
Purchase a hygrometer to get humidity levels correct. Frogs prefer between 30 to 70 percent humidity depending on their species. The pool of water in the tank should provide enough humidity in the warm frog enclosure.
How to Make a Frog Closure
Keeping a pet frog can be as much work as caring for a dog or a cat, in addition, frogs can live up to 40 years. Check the laws that exist in your country for the keeping of amphibians, as in some countries a license must be obtained. Frogs can survive very well given the appropriate artificial habitat. Do some research on the natural habitat of your frog so that you can create a frog closure to mimic it.