• Orientation — Vertical, front-opening with secure screen top and strong cross-ventilation.

• Size — Minimum 18×18×24" for one (or a small pair); add at least ~10 gal equivalent per additional frog; larger is better.

• Furnishing — Dense live/artificial plants, cork tubes, vines, and broad leaves placed high for sleeping; provide visual cover.

• Water — Keep a shallow, easy-to-exit dish; change daily and scrub weekly.

• No cohab with other species; groups of same species only (and only if you can maintain parameters).

• Photoperiod — ~12 h light / 12 h dark (seasonal shifts fine).

• UVB — Recommended at low level. Target ~UVI 0.5–1.0 at upper perches; provide full-shade retreats.

• Hardware — Low-output T5 (e.g., ShadeDweller/5.0 class) at correct distance; verify with a Solarmeter 6.5.

• Visible light — Bright, cool-running LEDs to grow plants and set day/night rhythm.

• Day ambient: ~72–78°F (22–26°C) with a warm leaf/perch ~84–85°F.

• Night: ~66–72°F (19–22°C) drop is normal.

• Humidity: Baseline ~60–70% with brief spikes up to ~100% right after misting; return to baseline within a couple hours.

• Method: Mist lightly morning and evening; rely on live plants + moist substrate layers for moisture, not a sealed box.

• Water type: Use dechlorinated tap or spring water for misting/dishes (no untreated tap; RO/distilled reserved for foggers).

• Substrate: Moisture-retentive, well-drained mix (e.g., ReptiSoil/coco + leaf litter); bioactive works well once dialed in.

• Layout: Tall cork, branching vines, broad leaves, and multiple elevated hides; leave open pathways to jump.

• Safety: No sharp edges; secure heavy décor; ensure easy exits from the water dish.

Staples

• Crickets, roaches, BSFL/flies, earthworms; occasional hornworms/silkworms. No wild-caught prey.

Schedule

• Juveniles: feed daily (small meals).

• Adults: feed every 2–3 days (what they’ll eat in ~10–15 min).

Supplements

• Dust insects with calcium and a broad multivitamin (incl. vit A & D3 per product) at conservative cadence; gut-load 24–48 h.

• If you provide correct UVB, use low-D3 dusts; if not, use products with D3 as directed.

• Remove leftovers promptly; tong-feed to control portions if needed.

• Hands-off species: observe rather than handle.

• If you must move the frog, use wet, powder-free nitrile/vinyl gloves and a deli cup; support gently.

• Expect startle jumps when lights come on—work at dusk and keep movements slow.

DAILY: Change water; remove waste/leftovers; quick temp/humidity check.

WEEKLY: Rinse mechanical filter media (if used) in tank water; wipe doors/panels; prune plants; refresh leaf litter as needed.

MONTHLY: Partial substrate refresh (or service bioactive); deep-clean dish/decor with amphibian-safe disinfectant.

Watch for: refusal to feed, lethargy, abnormal buoyancy/“soaking,” reddened skin (“red-leg”), abnormal sheds, bloat, ocular swelling, mouth lesions.

Immediate checks: verify water quality (if running water feature), temps/humidity, supplement cadence, and stress/over-handling.

Vet help: Amphibians decline quickly—seek an experienced exotics/ARAV vet for systemic signs or trauma.

• Trade: Listed on CITES Appendix II—check paperwork for international trade; prefer captive-bred.

• Public health: Amphibians can carry Salmonella—wash hands; keep out of kitchens; supervise children/high-risk people.

• Ethics: Never release captives outdoors.

□ Tall, front-opening terrarium (≥18×18×24") with secure screen

□ Low-level UVB (UVI ~0.5–1.0 at upper perches) + timer

□ Low-watt heat source to create ~84–85°F warm leaf (if room is cool)

□ Digital probe thermometers/hygrometers (×2) + IR temp gun

□ Dechlorinator; amphibian-safe disinfectant; mist bottle/fogger (on a humidistat if used)

□ Moisture-holding substrate (coco/ReptiSoil) + leaf litter; live/artificial plants; cork/vines

□ Shallow water dish (easy exit) + spare for swaps

□ Variety of live feeders; gut-load diet; calcium & multivitamin powders (per UVB use)

□ Nitrile/vinyl gloves; catch cup