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Tomato Frog (Dyscophus species) Bioactive Vivarium Kit

Product Description

A complete self-cleaning, self-maintaining bioactive Tomato Frog habitat care kit. These interesting frogs are typically found in the Northwest part of Madagascar.  As far as fat frogs go, these are The Dude's favorite. Their bright red color which accentuates their softball-sized body makes them one of my favorite vivaria subjects.  When stressed, these frogs emit a white, sticky, toxic goo. These frogs are truly a one-of-a-kind species.

The Dude finds that they benefit from a deep layer of substrate as they love to create dens and tunnels. A dense layer of cork bark with biodegradables is necessary for this species. This kit directly coincides with their husbandry requirements and their niche instincts that they readily display in the vivarium. MicroFlora is included in the kit, but a smaller species of Isopods such as Dwarf White or Purple are recommended as your staple isopods. Larger species will quickly be preyed on.

Maintaining your soil effectively with this species is a must. Being sedentary, these frogs need a well draining substrate that allows them to create intricate burrows and tunnels, and the Terra Firma when mixed with appropriate biodegradables will do just that!

Tomato Frog Care Sheet and Maintenance

This kit does not contain the enclosure, clean up crews, or any UVB or heating elements your pet will need!

Looking for a good clean up crew for your Tomato Frog? Check out our Crested Gecko Clean Up Crew Pack!


——10 Gallon——


x2 6 quart bags of Terra Firma - The Dude's handcrafted substrate. Holds all tunnels and burrow. Great for temperate biomes. 

x1 The Bio Dude Compressed Sphagnum Moss Brick 150 Grams

X1 Oak/Beech Oak Leaf Litter 2 quarts 

x1 Southern Palm Leaves 6 quarts - Great for mixing into your deep substrate to help with aeration and air pockets.  Please note you will have excess left over if desired. 

x 1 12 quart BioShot - The perfect shot for your terrarium. 

x2 Cork Bark Flats Small

x1 12” Solar Grow w/ internal mounting hardware

x1 Solar Grow Daisy Chain 8" 

x2 3"-4" pot Tropical Plants. The Dude's choice. Can handle the weight and uprooting of this species.


——20 Gallon Long——


 x4 6 quart bags of Terra Firma - The Dude's handcrafted substrate. Holds all tunnels and burrows. Great for temperate biomes. 

x1 The Bio Dude Compressed Sphagnum Moss Brick 150 Grams

X1 Oak/Beech Oak Leaf Litter 2 quarts 

x1 Southern Palm Leaves 6 quarts - Great for mixing into your deep substrate to help with aeration and air pockets. Please note, you may have some material left over. 

x 1 24 quart BioShot - The perfect shot for your terrarium. 

x1 Cork Bark Flat Small

x1 Cork Bark Flat Medium

x1 Dragon Driftwood small, 8-12". Sturdy, can't be moved and provides height scape in your terrarium).

x1 12” Solar Grow w/ internal mounting hardware

x1 Solar Grow Daisy Chain 8" 

x3 3"-4" pot Tropical Plants. The Dude's choice. Can handle the weight and uprooting of this species.


——24" x 18" x 18”——


x1 36 quart bag of Terra Firma - The Dude's handcrafted substrate. Holds all tunnels and burrows. Great for temperate biomes. You may have a little left over.

x1 The Bio Dude Compressed Sphagnum Moss Brick 150 Grams

X1 Oak/Beech Oak Leaf Litter 2 quarts 

x1 Southern Palm Leaves 6 quarts - Great for mixing into your deep substrate to help with aeration and air pockets. Please note, you may have some material left over. 

x 1 36 quart BioShot - The perfect shot for your terrarium.

x1 Cork Bark Flat Small

x2 Cork Bark Flat Medium

x1 Dragon Driftwood small, 8-12"  Sturdy, can't be moved and provides height scape in your terrarium).

x1 24” Solar Grow w/ internal mounting hardware

x1 Solar Grow Daisy Chain 8" 

x4 3"-4" pot Tropical Plants. The Dude's choice. Can handle the weight and uprooting of this species.


——36" x 18" x 18" or 40 breeder——


 x1 36 quart bag of Terra Firma - The Dude's handcrafted substrate. Holds all tunnels and burrows. Great for temperate biomes. 

x2 The Bio Dude Compressed Sphagnum Moss Brick 150 Grams

X1 Oak/Beech Oak Leaf Litter 6 quarts 

x1 Southern Palm Leaves 6 quarts - Great for mixing into your deep substrate to help with aeration and air pockets. 

x 1 36 quart BioShot - The perfect shot for your terrarium.

x3 Cork Bark Flat Medium

x1 Mopani Root Wood large 14" - 16". Sturdy, can't be moved and provides height scape in your terrarium).

x1 36” Solar Grow w/ internal mounting hardware

x1 Solar Grow Daisy Chain 8" 

x4 3"-4" pot Tropical Plants. The Dude's choice. Can handle the weight and uprooting of this species.


——75 gallon——


 x2 36 quart bags of Terra Firma - The Dude's handcrafted substrate. Holds all tunnels and burrows. Great for temperate biomes. 

x3 The Bio Dude Compressed Sphagnum Moss Brick 150 Grams

X1 Oak/Beech Oak Leaf Litter 6 quarts 

x1 Southern Palm Leaves 6 quarts - Great for mixing into your deep substrate to help with aeration and air pockets. 

x 2 36 quart BioShot - The perfect shot for your terrarium. 

x2 Cork Bark Flat Medium

x1 Cork Bark Flat Large

x1 Mopani Root Wood large 14"-16". Sturdy, can't be moved and provides height scape in your terrarium).

x1 36” Solar Grow w/ internal mounting hardware

x1 Solar Grow Daisy Chain 8"

x5 3"-4" pot Tropical Plants. The Dude's choice. Can handle the weight and uprooting of this species.

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