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Clown Tree Frog
Dendropsophus leucophyllatus
IntermediateFamily Hylidae
A tiny, patterned jungle climber for the planted-viv enthusiast.
📋 At a glance
- Tank
- Planted arboreal 18×18×18 in (2–4)
- Temp
- 72–80°F day, cooler at night
- Humidity
- 70–90% with a water area
- Food
- Small gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + flies
- Lifespan
- ~5 years
✅ Small, striking and active at night — a lovely display frog in a bioactive viv.
🛒 Before you buy
- A planted, humid arboreal viv with broad leaves
- A small clean water area + a mister
- A screen top for ventilation
- Calcium + D3 and appropriately tiny feeders
A healthy one: Small (~1.5 in) and patterned · alert at night · good weight · clear skin and eyes.
🚨 See a vet / act now if…
- Red, irritated belly/legs ("red-leg" — an emergency)
- Not eating, or weight loss
- Bloating or listless by day
- Gasping
⛔ Never
- Dry air
- Oversized prey
- Frequent handling
Common clown tree frog questions
How hard are Clown Tree Frogs to keep — are they good for beginners?
Intermediate. A tiny, delicate jungle climber for the planted-viv enthusiast.
What do Clown Tree Frogs eat?
Small gut-loaded, calcium-dusted crickets + flies
What size tank do Clown Tree Frogs need?
Planted arboreal 18×18×18 in (2–4)
What temperature do Clown Tree Frogs need?
72–80°F day, cooler at night
What humidity do Clown Tree Frogs need?
70–90% with a water area
How long do Clown Tree Frogs live?
~5 years
What are the signs Clown Tree Frogs are sick?
See an exotics vet if you notice: Red, irritated belly/legs ("red-leg" — an emergency); Not eating, or weight loss; Bloating or listless by day; Gasping.
🎓 Ready to go deeper?
Past the basics — genetics & morphs, responsible breeding, tankmates, and advanced setups. Same plain voice, no ceiling:
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