First Frog! Pacman style!

[RoachGirlRen]

Prime is awesome for frogs, because it not only dechlorinates but supposedly helps detoxify heavy metals (which frogs are very sensitive to). Prime only needs about 2-5 drops per gallon so it lasts a long time with a little pacman water bowl!

 

[Austin S.]

Prime is awesome for frogs, because it not only dechlorinates but supposedly helps detoxify heavy metals (which frogs are very sensitive to). Prime only needs about 2-5 drops per gallon so it lasts a long time with a little pacman water bowl!

What about when it comes to misting the frogs tank? Would you also use this, or would tap water be suitable for this? B/c you're suppose to mist everyday, so I've heard.

 

[RoachGirlRen]

Dechlor what you mist with as well ::nods:: Might be a good idea to remove the lid to mist instead of misting through the screen (if it is screen) as well as over time the lid starts to rust and then metals wind up washing off into the tank. Granted I'm 110% paranoid about my pets, but either way it's a good way to keep the lid from rusting.

 

[Mushroom Spore]

Hmm I'll have to look into that. What if you boil the water? Then stick is in the frig. to cool it down. Just brainstorming here.

No, boiling water is not going to remove chemicals from it. The options I listed are pretty much your only options AFAIK.

What about when it comes to misting the frogs tank? Would you also use this, or would tap water be suitable for this? B/c you're suppose to mist everyday, so I've heard.

If the water contains substances that are toxic to the frog, then no you don't really want to spray that water all over everything. :?

EDIT:

over time the lid starts to rust and then metals wind up washing off into the tank. Granted I'm 110% paranoid about my pets, but either way it's a good way to keep the lid from rusting.

You're not paranoid - I've read lots of warnings on sites for aquatic-only frogs like african dwarves and african claweds, that you have to mind what kind of screen you're using, as the water may splash up there and wash metal particles back down with the frogs and cause some issues.

 

[RoachGirlRen]

^ Haha, that's exactly what it is, too. I've been keeping clawed frogs much longer than my bullfrog and pacmans, so I developed the extreme nervousness about metals in the lid.

 

[kupo969]

Found this cool site on the frog.

http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/amphibians/pac-man-frog.php

Everything sound just about right except it doesn't state anything with dechlorinizier that is needed?

 

[Mushroom Spore]

Everything sound just about right except it doesn't state anything with dechlorinizier that is needed?

That's because it's a short caresheet on the internet. If being into tarantulas has taught me anything, it's that caresheets NEVER tell you everything you really need to know...to say nothing of rarely even being right all the time, since any random person can post one.

Chlorine is poison to amphibians. A caresheet neglecting to mention that won't change it.

 

[RoachGirlRen]

Ungh, I've read that care sheet and it is awful. A few frog people and myself complained to the site but they won't listen. Their substrate suggestions are horrible; they reccomend gravel, reptile bark (which is basically wood chips), and spagnum, all of which are linked to impactions in young frogs especially, and then astroturf, which is ridiculous since it is essential for this species to be able to burrow down into the substrate (not to mention what a lousy job it does of holding humidity). The temp ranges are vague and not appropriate; you'd never want 72 as a day time temp if you expect that frog to pass feces. The feeding reccomendations are pretty off too if you feed a primarily insectivorous diet (which you should); sounds like they are basing it on a mostly fish/mouse diet, which generally leads to fat, unhealthy frogs with too much vitamin A in their system. Verts are an every two weeks or monthly thing at most for these guys, esp. if young. "Freshen" water daily and change once a week? How about, change every day or every other day to prevent redleg from killing your frog? Heck, even the lifespan is wrong; I'm sure if you care for them incorrectly as suggested in the care sheet they'll only live 6 years, but properly cared for pacs typically live a good 10-20 years, and several folks on the boards have frogs over 20 y.o. ::shakes head:: And that's a herp society. Its a shame, because most of the other care sheets on their site are pretty decent. I don't know who they let write that one, but they need a firm smack upside the head.

Sorry for the rant, but care sheets on these guys are overwhelmingly inaccurate on the internet, and since I've taken issue with that site before all of the anger just came flooding back. Haha.

 

[Jer]

Found this cool site on the frog.

http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/amphibians/pac-man-frog.php

Everything sound just about right except it doesn't state anything with dechlorinizier that is needed?

That's one of the common sense issues regarding the keeping of amphibians.

 

[kupo969]

That's one of the common sense issues regarding the keeping of amphibians.

That's why I'm asking here! I know not to follow care sheets based on T's and scorps but I have no experience with reptiles/amphibians.

 

[Goomba]

Found this cool site on the frog.

http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/amphibians/pac-man-frog.php

Everything sound just about right except it doesn't state anything with dechlorinizier that is needed?

Meh, forget caresheet. And I have never seen a male Ceratophrys sp. hit 7 inches, not even a female.

If you want good info on voracious frogs, including pacmans, go to:

fatfrogs.7.forumer.com

Nice frog, and best of luck!

 

[arachnocat]

I just got one of these little guys. About the same color as yours! I read on one website not to feed them large mealworms because of too much chitin. Would dubia roaches be ok for them? I haven't seen my guy eat yet, but he seems to be ok.

 

[Jer]

You can feed mealworms. The worry about too much chitin lies in feeding ONLY mealworms. Switch up the diet. They will eat crickets, roaches, mealworms, waxworms, earthworms, hornworms, pinky mice, fish, and practically anything you throw their way. I have even fed my guys tuna, and beef heart at times.