Glass Frog Care Sheet
Amphibian
1 - 2 inches long
5 - 8 years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
Glass Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, small earth worms, fruit flies, and small roaches.
Glass Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Glass Frogs are found throughout Central America. Glass 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 frog. Male Glass Frogs are very territorial and will fight and potentially kill other males. It is recommended to only house one male per enclosure.
Enclosure Size
Glass Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens.
Substrate
Due to humidity requirements an absorbent substrate is desired. Peat moss, coconut fiber, reptile bark or sphagnum moss are suitable.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Glass Frogs require an ambient temperature of 72º to 80º F.
Lighting
Lighting is not required for Glass 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
The humidity of Glass Frogs should be maintained between 50-70%. This can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or misting system.
Watering
A large water bowl with clean water should always be provided.
Always use de-chlorinated tap water or bottled spring water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Glass Frogs eat?
Glass Frogs are carnivores. They can be fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms, small earth worms, fruit flies, and small roaches. Glass Frogs should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, & a multivitamin once a week.
What kind of habitat does a Glass Frog need?
Glass Frogs are found throughout Central America. Glass 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 frog. Male Glass Frogs are very territorial and will fight and potentially kill other males. It is recommended to only house one male per enclosure. Glass Frogs can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens.
What temperature and lighting does a Glass Frog need?
Glass Frogs require an ambient temperature of 72º to 80º F. Lighting is not required for Glass 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: The humidity of Glass Frogs should be maintained between 50-70%. This can be maintained using...