How do i make a good 10gallon tank for my firebelly toads if i don't have that much money to spend?

Answer 1

You don't need much to get started:

Tank --> $9 (if you don't already have it)
Screen Lid --> $10
5-10 pounds of gravel --> $4-8
Small filter if you want -->$10

Build up the gravel on one side so they toads have a place to come out of the water. Place the filter on the deeper side.

Answer 2

if you dont already have the tank, check out yard sales, and classifieds, or just bargan shop. second, use eco earth (1 whole brick costs about $4.99 and can fill the bottom of a 55g tank, so you will have a lot left over for cleaning your tank, plus it holds moisture for your frog, just make it damp, not soaking wet) a big dog dish (dollar store real cheap, n you dont have to buy a filter, just change the water at least 1-2 times a day to keep clean) and some plants (not ones from outside, they sell them in reptile n aquatic sections at petstores for about 3-6 dollars.) you can also get a bag of moss from a petstore (about $4) and it holds moisture for your toads, place it around the water dish, so it kinda keeps the dirt back from getting in the bowl. and a strip thermometer costs about $3.99. You dont want their tank cold, but you dont want it over heated as well, if you tank is too cold, (below 74) a heat mat for about $10 will work..... hope this helps~!

Answer 3

The best way to find an inexpensive ten gallon tank would be to check your local want ad's book, or check online for sale things like ebay. You can find a cheap, well made ten gallon tank without having to worry about 'did I make this right'?.

Answer 4

Here's a good link describing an easy setup:

http://www.amphibiancare.com/frogs/caresheets/firebelliedtoad.html

Answer 5

check freecycle out for a free tank i got one and it is great there is usally a freecycle in every area