Clown Tree Frog Care Sheet
Amphibian
1 - 2 inches long
5 - 10 years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
Clown Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, fruit flies, and small roaches.
Clown Tree Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, and a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Clown Tree Frogs are found in South America in the canopy of tropical rainforests. Clown Tree Frogs can easily be housed together with similar sized tank mates. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the frogs.
Enclosure Size
A small group of Clown Tree Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives.
Substrate
Due to humidity requirements an absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss, coconut fiber, reptile bark, or sphagnum moss are suitable.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Clown Tree Frogs need an ambient temperature of 74ºF to 78º F.
Temperatures above 85ºF can be fatal.
Lighting
Lighting is not required for Clown Tree Frogs. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics, light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB.
Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.
Humidity & Watering
Humidity
Clown Tree Frog humidity should remain high (60-70%) due to their native tropical climates. This can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or misting system.
Watering
If the terrarium is set up semi-aquatic the water portion will suffice for water if it is kept clean. Otherwise a large water bowl with clean water should be provided. Always use de-chlorinated or bottled spring water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Clown Tree Frogs eat?
Clown Tree Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, fruit flies, and small roaches. Clown Tree Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, and a multivitamin once a week.
What kind of habitat does a Clown Tree Frog need?
Clown Tree Frogs are found in South America in the canopy of tropical rainforests. Clown Tree Frogs can easily be housed together with similar sized tank mates. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the frogs. A small group of Clown Tree Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives.
What temperature and lighting does a Clown Tree Frog need?
Clown Tree Frogs need an ambient temperature of 74ºF to 78º F. Temperatures above 85ºF can be fatal. Lighting is not required for Clown Tree Frogs. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics, light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB. Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs. Humidity: Clown Tree Frog humidity should remain high (6...