Good semi-aquatic frogs?

thebrandon

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What would be a good semi aquatic frog? Something similar to a firebelly toad, but possibly bigger?

I'm going to be turning my 50 into a paludarium
 
semi aquatic would be bullfrog, fire belly theres some others im missing but thats the most common
 
Vietnamese Mossy Frogs!

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Paludarium Suggestions

Here's a few!

White's Tree Frog:
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Green Tree Frog:
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Roughskin Newt:
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Firebelly Toad:
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Or with a tank that large, you could make it more terrarium than paludarium and get a:

Ridgetail Monitor (aka Spiny Tailed Monitor):

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Click here for more on the Spiny Tailed Monitor.
 
Vietnamese Mossy Frogs!
Vietnamese Mossy Frogs are on the expensive side, ranging around $50 each. They used to be incredibly expensive (up to $400 in some cases) but recently, they've dropped a ton due to more awareness and breeders bringing them into the hobby.
 
There are more options then I thought!

after looking around, and checking what is available locally. I think I am going to be going with firebelly toads. They are cheap and look great, at least to me:)

Any tips on keeping them? Or any tips for setting up a paludarium, this will be my first one.
 
Vietnamese Mossy Frogs are on the expensive side, ranging around $50 each. They used to be incredibly expensive (up to $400 in some cases) but recently, they've dropped a ton due to more awareness and breeders bringing them into the hobby.

Yes they are expensive but they aren't hard to keep and breed in captivity. Consider them an investment animal. Speaking of expensive, you are recommending the OP to buy an ackie! Talk about pricey, lol.
 
Is this true?? That's crazy!

"They also are believed to have the ability to choose sex depending on the dominance of the group, never a male heavy ratio."
 
I am going to jump into this discussion because that is what I am considering doing soon with my 55 gallon. I was at Petco recently and saw they had fire bellied toads for like $3.95 each. Just not sure yet how I am going to set this tank up, what ratio of water to land, and if I should put some fish or something else in the water? Will be interested to see what others say about their paladariums.
 
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