I have 6 FBTs; 20 Gallon tank. +Pic

So i have 6 FBTs, i think 3 are male, and 3 are female.

2 of them are pretty aggressive, they swim around lots, fight a lot, mount a lot, and explore, they are not scared of anything. For example, when i put my hand in there they do not run away, but instead are curious of whats going on. They are not afraid to even bite my finger (doesn't hurt).

the other 4 on the other hand, are always hiding. The male, is always hiding under leaves or places where he can just stick his eyes out to peek.

The other 3 which i think are females are always hiding in places where they can hide their behinds. Im assuming because they are afraid of getting "raped". All three of them look super fat and bloated. Two of them will not eat...


TLDR; 6 FBTS, 2 Aggressive (wrestle and bark at others for mating and also for scaring off), 4 always hiding and 2 of them do not eat. What should I do?


Conclusion: From forum member FrogEyes; more visual barriers. "500 people in a desert can all feel along if there is a sand dune or hill between them."

Any more tips or opinions are welcome.

this is a cool set-up, I'm sure your toads are quite happy.

Is that a newt in the left corner?

It is....i´m pretty sure it´s a Cynops pyrrhogaster sasayamae...
That´s not a good mix...I would strongly urge you to separate the newt into its own tank.

As for dealing with the frogs, i would agree, the tank is too bare and it could use a lot more visual barriers. If you use live plants like for example Pothos, Tradescantia, etc, in the emerged areas and Elodea, java moss, Hydrocotyle, etc, in the water, not only will the frogs feel safer on land and in the water, but also, they will help a great deal with water quality.

Azhael said:

It is....i´m pretty sure it´s a Cynops pyrrhogaster sasayamae...
That´s not a good mix...I would strongly urge you to separate the newt into its own tank.

As for dealing with the frogs, i would agree, the tank is too bare and it could use a lot more visual barriers. If you use live plants like for example Pothos, Tradescantia, etc, in the emerged areas and Elodea, java moss, Hydrocotyle, etc, in the water, not only will the frogs feel safer on land and in the water, but also, they will help a great deal with water quality.

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Yes that is a FBN, its been living with the 2 aggressive FBTs for over 3 years apparently from the previous owner that gave them to me.

Very nice tank you have, Im sure your guys are happy, I love when my guys "bark at night".

That might be the problem that your frogs are scared of.. the fire bellied newt.

What type of plants did you use for this tank? Also, is it necessary to have substrate in the dry area for fire belly toads?