i mite get a fire bellied toad today,?

Question

can i have him in a 10 gallon tank with just water and plats and everything he needs,with out a lamp and stuff?

Answer 1

ya great set up u dont need a lamp, it will kill it.but a small lite on the top on the tank will look kul

Answer 2

That sounds better than most people would keep a single fire bellied toad in but do without the light it could hurt them. As long as it is a semi moist jungly rainforest type of area with some water its fine. Also feed him small crickets just so you know not to feed him wild bugs.

Answer 3

You need to do your research and get the setup BEFORE bringing home the animal.

Answer 4

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

This site has excellent info for you!

Answer 5

Introduction:Fire-bellied toads are enjoyable for both novice and expert amphibian hobbyists to keep. They are brightly colored, diurnal, and hardy; a combination that is hard to beat. Most are grass green with a bright red or orange ventral side. Their entire body is covered in black spots and blotches, which become thicker on their red belly and often form a reticulated pattern. The dorsal side of some toads in captivity turns dark black or brown instead of green. Some have speculated that this is caused by a change in diet, light levels, stress, temperature, humidity, or a combination of those factors, but it�s unknown what exactly causes this. Fire-bellied toads stay small and mature at between 1.5 and 2.5 inches (3.8 and 6.3 cm). Males are usually smaller than females, and can also be distinguished by their more streamlined appearance and ability to call. The ventral side of fire-bellied toads is red to indicate that they are poisonous, and some will flip over and expose this when they feel threatened. For the safety of the toad and the keeper, it�s best to avoid handling these amphibians. Instead, they can be easily moved with a moist fish net or small deli cup.

Cage: A standard fifteen gallon aquarium that measures 24 inches long by 12 inches wide by 12 inches high (61 cm by 30 cm by 30 cm) is large enough for a group of four adult toads. A secure screen cover is essential to prevent escapes and provide proper ventilation.

Fire-bellied toads are semi-aquatic amphibians that should be provided with both a large land and water area. Generally, the land area should compose roughly one half to two thirds of the cage space, and should contain hiding spots such as cork bark, driftwood, rocks, and live or fake plants. If gravel is used as a land area, it should be covered with large river rocks, soil, java moss, or sheet moss to prevent the toads from swallowing gravel during feedings. Fire-bellied rarely swim underwater, and prefer to float at the surface or near a shoreline. The water depth should gradually slope to at least 3 inches (7.6 cm), although deeper water can be provided. Pieces of driftwood, aquatic plants, and rocks can be placed in deep water to allow the toads to easily find a land area if needed.

One simple way to create a semi-aquatic setup in a small aquarium is to use a large water dish as the aquatic section. The water dish can be as simple as a plastic storage container, but large commercially available reptile and amphibian water dishes can be used as well. This dish can be submerged into a safe soil substrate such as coconut husk fiber (bed-a-beast, forest bed, eco earth, etc.) to provide easy access for the toads. In the water dish, a large rock or two can be placed on one end to provide a gentle slope out of the water onto the land section. Because the volume of water is small in this type of setup, it can become fouled quickly, and for this reason the water dish may need to be changed as often as once a day. This type of setup is only practical for small aquariums because it can be difficult to lift larger containers of water needed for larger aquariums.

A second way to create a semi-aquatic habitat suitable for fire-bellied toads is to create a small shoreline setup. In this method, medium to large grade gravel can be used in the aquarium. Most of it can be pushed to one side to form a thick layer of gravel that creates a land area, while the layer of gravel on the other side can remain thin. The aquarium can then be filled with enough water so that the water level remains just below the surface of the land area. All exposed gravel on the land section should be covered with large river rocks, moss, or soil to prevent the toads from swallowing it during feedings. It may be helpful to use a small submersible filter, or in larger setups a canister filter, to help maintain good water quality. The output of these devices should be deflected with a rock or piece of wood to prevent too large of a current from being formed. Water changes should be preformed weekly or bi-weekly in this type of setup, with only around half of the water being removed at a time. It may be helpful to use an aquarium vacuum to suck out waste that gets caught in the gravel. It�s also recommended that water tests be done regularly in this type of setup.

If tap water is used in any of the above-mentioned cage setups, it should be treated with a tap water conditioner that removes chlorine, chloramines, and heavy metals. Bottled spring water can be used instead of treated tap water.

Lighting: A small incandescent light bulb can be used for heat if needed. A fluorescent light is not necessary, but will make the tank look more attractive.

Temperature: Fire-bellied toads are tolerant of a wide range of temperatures which is one of the reasons they make good captives. Normal daytime temperatures should range from 72F to 78F (22C to 26C), and can drop at night. Cool temperatures are tolerated well, and occasional drops down to 60F (16C) don�t present a problem. Avoid temperatures above 85F (29C). A low wattage incandescent light bulb can be placed over the land section of the cage during the day to create a warm area for the toads, and a submersible aquarium heater can be used to heat the water if needed.

Food: Fire-bellied toads have a large appetite for their relatively small size. Live crickets should make up the majority of their diet, with other food items such as wax worms, earth worms, black worms, and small silkworms being substituted for crickets every few feedings. Few toads will recognize pre-killed food, so all food items must be alive when offered. A feeding schedule of two to six feeders per toad every two to three days usually works well. Juvenile animals should be fed more often in small quantities. It�s important that any uneaten food or dead feeders be removed from the cage as soon as they are noticed. Adult fire-bellied toads should have their food coated with high quality reptile vitamin and mineral supplements once every two to four feedings. Juveniles should have their food supplemented as often as every feeding. PLEASE GIVE BEST ANSWER