I’ve seen people build bioactive vivarium setups for their Pacman frog. Having said all this, you can get as crazy as you want.
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Feel free to print off that list or simply click the links to find the items online. The habitat setup guide has a shopping list of all the items I used in creating that setup. I created a basic Pacman Frog Habitat Setup Guide using a 10-gallon tank! Click the link for more information.
So long as they can burrow without hitting bottom. Make sure their substrate is 3 – 4 inches deep at least. They will spend most of their time below the substrate anyway. Setting up their enclosure isn’t a monumental task. I think that list covers just about everything you need (except food, of course). Hygrometer/Thermometer (for checking humidity/temp).You can even use a 10-gallon aquarium! I currently have my son’s Pacman in a 10-gallon Aqueon tank I bought on sale for 50% off. Something 18″ x 18″ x 18″ works too but you don’t need something that big. For this reason, they don’t require a large enclsoure.Ī 12″ x 12″ x 12″ Exo Terra or Zoo Med terrarium will work nice. They’re ambush predators who lay and wait for their next meal. While they do get relatively big, they don’t utilize a lot of space. Check out that post if you’re on the fence about which frog to get first!Ĭreating a Pacman Frog Habitat is easier than you might think. This species found a spot on our post about the best frogs for beginners. Some can grow to nearly 8 inches in length.Īs for their lifespan, they can live up to 10 years or more. The maximum size of a Pacman Frog depends on the particular species. Listed below are some of the most popular morphs: As of writing this article, I was able to find at least 18 popular color morphs. They have large a mouth and a plump, round body.Īnother interesting aspect about these frogs is their color morphs. Where their common name came from is a no-brainer they look similar to the arcade-game character Pac-Man especially while eating. Each species is slightly different, noticeable mostly in colors and patterns. Notably, the common-name “Pac-Man Frog” actually represents 8 different species from the Ceratophrys genus. Compared to other popular species, this one inexpensive and easy to care for.īefore we get into the pet care aspect of this page, it’s important to know a little information about the species. Surprisingly, most beginners in the hobby don’t know how inexpensive it can be to keep one of these amazing frogs. Hence the reason they’re so popular they’re entertaining to watch. They have a large mouth and insatiable appetite. The main reasons for their popularity is due to their unique appearance and eating habits.
Pacman Frogs are great for beginners and one of the most popular amphibians in the hobby. Also known as South American Horned Frog (Ceratophrys)
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