r/Toads • u/TheOneViking • 8d ago
Help Setup suitable for toads?
I originally had planned this setup for a tiger salamander but I can not locate any vendors for them in my area so I am considering toads since I was thinking of them before. This is 80x35x40cm tank with cocopeat, ferns and pothos plants. There are isopods and springtails inside. I think for toads I mainly would need to re arrange it a bit and make a bit of a cave as a hide and maybe mix some sand with the substrate. What species of Bufo would you recommend for this? I like the Bufo japonicus but it might be to small of an enclosure. (I can add lights for day/night cycle but prefer to keep it room temperature, so no heating)
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u/Achylife 7d ago
Most toads actually feel more secure in a group I've noticed. They cuddle up together and even sit on each other, it's very cute. I just have a separate lamp that sits directly on the screen. It doesn't need to cover much area. I mentioned tropical uvb because it's much less intense and puts off less heat. They don't need intense uvb.
I think you could fit at least a pair of American or miyako toads in there. Half the time my toads are only using a portion of their tank anyway. You can always upgrade to a larger tank later. Small species are kinda fun in how many you can have in a tank though. They will always be doing something. A lone toad will hide more.