Semi aquatic or semi terrestrial???

[Ze_Ubermuffin]

I recently got a firebellied toad and I am going to upsize its tank. Should I make a terrarium with a large "pond"? Or an aquarium with a land portion?

[Ze_Ubermuffin]

A terrarium with a pond would be easier because i have lots of terrarium dirt but not much aquarium gravel

[adadkins1]

I would think a terrarium with a pond. When I think of these toads I imagine humid rain forests with little puddles here and there. However this may be incorrect.

[furrymurray]

I have three fire belly toads. I have an aquarium with a floating island and other decorations for them to climb on. I have feeder guppies in the water and they do a good job of eating the poop from the toads. I originally bought the guppies for the toads to eat but they wont touch them

[Ze_Ubermuffin]

Ive gone with the semi aquatic terrarium with the pond and it looks great and the toad loves it!

[Freshie In Disguise]

Fire-bellied toads love marshy ground... So like.. Not quite solid land, and not quite water... I find they really enjoy wet moss shreds. Sphagnum moss is easy to find. Your current setup is very nice and I think it will work wonderfully.

[pictuslover23]

Originally Posted by Zardo

Ive gone with the semi aquatic terrarium with the pond and it looks great and the toad loves it!

Wow that looks really great! , I can't tell but does the pond have any sort of filtration?

[Ze_Ubermuffin]

No... But it ended up not mattering because the lid wasnt on right

[joejeff]

I went half and half on mine, and my toads spend more time in the shallows of the water. I also have plenty of wood and rocks stocking out of water they love floating near. Sry about ur toads.

[redraptor]

firebellies are a norther asia species that lives in marshy areas. They like moderate to cool temps (50-70 degrees) with lots of water but good options to get out onto land. Your setup looks pretty good for them

[Butterflychild]

Does anyone know whats the difference between organic top soil and organic potting soil. As i was told to use organic potting soil for my PVC habitat. But my LHWS only has the organic top soil. Does anyone know what else i can use if i cant find the OPS. Please help.