REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS
How to create an
Amphibian enclosure for frogs or newts
article and photos by Mark Paterson
It is easiest to start with an all glass tank or prebuilt enclosure as it makes humidity and temperature control easier while creating a perfect viewing area. For this build I will start with a purposebuilt 60cmx 45cmx 45cm enclosure that can be found in your local pet supplier or second hand on market pages. This enclosure is the smallest I would recommend starting with. The 18 ∙ Aquarium World
larger the enclosure the more room for construction while at the same time allowing for a more natural environment to be replicated. Before starting you will need to decide what animal will live in there and design the setup accordingly as to amounts of land area or water and take into account lighting or heating requirements. It also helps to get everything together and ready to use in the construction.
