[fishingguy12345]

In my opinion there are too many variables to say that any specific size of tank is the "optimal" size for a given species unless you just list the largest readily available sized tank for every species.

 

[fishingguy12345]

I might be singling myself out for mockery here but, if it's so wrong and a 36X18X36 is the minimum to properly offer, why is it so rarely represented (in my experience from what I have seen?)

No one has said it's the MINIMUM. People have said it's the ideal size as that was the question you had asked.

Do all my frogs have 36x18x36" tanks? No. Am I working towards that? Yes, slowly as getting 36x18x36" tanks is very difficult where I live without driving 2 hours each direction and even then it's hard to find them in stock.

 

[fishingguy12345]

I think the question was fair, and people have focused on the 'optimal' part which was perhaps bound to happen. I do think it's always good to reiterate that bigger=better (or even, biggest=best), but understand that most of people don't have the space or money to house the frogs in the setups they would ideally like. It's important that as a community we discuss what is practical and realistic, as well what is ideal

I agree, my friend. It was the "ideal" part that had me perhaps a bit sensitive.

I'll stick to types of frogs I keep

Ameerega pepperi, Ameerega bassleri, Ameerega trivittata:
small group (3-4 frogs),
36x18x24" minimum, when designed well.
Design notes: these are medium-large size dart frogs, capable of jumping 12" or more in a single bound. Open movement space is important. Avoid cluttering the ground level of the tank as this can impact movement space. Tall, sturdy plants will be used by the frogs as roosting spots at nighttime. Cork ramps / ledges can increase the available usable space for the frogs.

 

[fishingguy12345]

I have recently bought two Atasukis, the knock down version because that seems to be the only ones available in Canada. I had to special order them and they are 36x24x26. They are pretty easy to put together and great price for the size. You just have to make sure to silicone in the bottom piece and add finer mesh to fly proof. I've almost finished building the first one.

Be warned you can't drill them for drainage. That was a deal-breaker for me as all my tanks are drilled for drainage. I love my atasuki 36x19x24" tanks.