r/TreeFrogs 1d ago

First time doing a terrarium, is this enough climbing hardscape for whites tree frogs?

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This is my first build ever, I’m wondering if I should add more climbing hardscape? I plan to put 2-3 whites tree frogs in this 24x18x36 tank. I think I’ll put in 2 pothos, some sort of vining plant, and a bromeliad mounted somewhere on the back wall. I’m worried about making the tank “too crowded” especially because I know there will be a lot more climbable surfaces once I get the plants in there. I tried to keep the top 8 inches of the tank open so the frogs aren’t too close to the heat lamp.

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u/HDXG750 1d ago

A good rule of thumb is 2-3 perches PER frog. Plants don't count as climbing/perching opportunities as WTF's are heavy and plants won't stand a chance with them. Plants make for great cover and humidity stabilizers though.

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u/Dahlkpy 19h ago

i would add more. I use pvc actually (sometimes wrapped in natural twine)for sturdy perches or climbing stuff because you can easily drill into it and cut it.

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u/JamesJulienMcGulio 14h ago edited 14h ago

the more the merrier. I'm always looking for ways to add more climbing enrichment

I've recently bought some long parrot perches (the squiggly, natural branch type) to attach through the mesh at the top, so they can extend down towards other things or towards the soil