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It's simple: instead of looking for reasons not to give your frog a proper setup, focus on the reasons why you should.

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The best way to give frogs calcium and vitamin D3 is by dusting their food with these powders, which is always recommended. Frogs also absorb some nutrients through their skin from water and their environment. So, adding a little calcium and vitamin D3 powder to their water once a week is also beneficial.
Note:
If your frog receives UVB light, D3 shouldn't be given. Vitamin D3 supplements should only be given if frogs are not exposed to UVB light, since UVB helps them produce their own Vitamin D3 naturally. Giving supplements while they get UVB can cause harmful levels. It's why relying on supplements rather than natural synthesis is less dependable.

2 days ago | [YT] | 4

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Behind the scenes of every good setup is a Rats Nest

2 days ago | [YT] | 6

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I have cared for pets since the mid-1980s, continuously updating my knowledge of best practices. For instance, the minimum cage size for bearded dragons has increased from 36 by 18 by 17 inches to 4 by 2 by 2 feet. It is now understood that bearded dragons enjoy digging and creating burrows, benefiting significantly from the presence of substrate. As a result , the trend has shifted away from bare floor setups. Improved care focuses on providing more space and naturalistic environments that allow these animals to express their natural behaviors rather than restricting them.
On the other hand, it has significantly increased upfront costs, required space, and maintenance. However, the decision depends on whether we can provide and afford it. If not, we should not acquire it. I am certainly not exempt from this dilemma.

2 days ago | [YT] | 3

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Friendly Reminder -
This Channel does not participate in breeding because it needs caretakers to keep frogs in simple environments to reduce costs and simplify maintenance. Sadly, many animals are in the same situation. A lot of people think that since breeders use this care style, it must be good for the animals, and they try to copy it at home. But the truth is, this approach isn’t good for the animals in the long run. While no animal should suffer in silence, it’s better to leave this kind of care to breeders and instead focus on proper care as a pet.

3 days ago | [YT] | 5

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Food for thought -
A large enclosure with varied temperatures, multiple water depths, and diverse hiding and shelter areas overcomes the limitations of uniform setups.

Note -
Uniform setups are typically used for quarantine or breeding, which is a separate topic altogether.

3 days ago | [YT] | 6

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Food for thought -
To properly care for Pixie frogs or any pet, for that matter, it’s best to focus on learning rather than denying or arguing. Everyone has a choice to improve by seeking accurate information, or to let themselves be misled by false facts, or to ignore the truth completely.

4 days ago | [YT] | 5

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Pixie frogs produce significant waste in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, leading to ammonia poisoning and bacterial or fungal infections, for example. Since they are highly sensitive to contaminants, maintaining a clean environment is essential. Avoid relying solely on biological filtration and bioactive substrates. Instead, perform frequent water changes, regularly spot-clean the substrate, and replace the substrate completely when necessary.

6 days ago | [YT] | 7

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Giving your Pixie a varied diet, supplements, and UVB lighting is key to preventing metabolic bone disease (MBD) and supporting their immune, digestive, and metabolic health. Using just one nutritional source isn’t enough. It’s important to maintain a balanced approach. Switching between gut-loading and dusting insects is more effective than using only one method. always include a variety of healthy foods.

There is no definitive way to confirm if vitamin levels are sufficient, but UVB light is more reliable because it enables natural, self-regulated vitamin production and prevents overdose, which is hard to control with powders. Although supplements are necessary, they cannot fully replace the immune and behavioral benefits of UVB exposure.

1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 4

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Food for though -
Naturalistic setups that mimic the Pixie frog's natural habitat promote natural behavior, enhancing the caretaker's overall experience while supporting the animals' well-being.

1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 6