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edward
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Emily,
I would agree that that sufficient tanks space for the frogs. As for the heat mat cracking the glass, it depends on the heat mat. This is most commonly seen when people use heat mats meant for people, or seedling grow heat mats. If you are concerned about it, place a rheostat (or a plug in light dimmer) between the heatmat and the wall outlet. This way you can turn down the heat to prevent the glass from getting too hot. Another trick is to use a piece of ceramic tile between the heat mat and the tank glass. In a tank of this height, you can also use a basking light as these frogs will bask if they get too cool.
If you are supplementing with a good vitamin mineral powder then the frogs should get sufficient D3 in this way but you are correct the UVB light would be absorbed if it is passed through the glass. You would need to supplement the lighting
Ed
I would agree that that sufficient tanks space for the frogs. As for the heat mat cracking the glass, it depends on the heat mat. This is most commonly seen when people use heat mats meant for people, or seedling grow heat mats. If you are concerned about it, place a rheostat (or a plug in light dimmer) between the heatmat and the wall outlet. This way you can turn down the heat to prevent the glass from getting too hot. Another trick is to use a piece of ceramic tile between the heat mat and the tank glass. In a tank of this height, you can also use a basking light as these frogs will bask if they get too cool.
If you are supplementing with a good vitamin mineral powder then the frogs should get sufficient D3 in this way but you are correct the UVB light would be absorbed if it is passed through the glass. You would need to supplement the lighting
Ed