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Amphibian Discussion ForumGeneral talk about amphibians of any type.
So I have been out of the Hobby for a few years and I know techniques for keeping species will change . That being said, I'm curious about some advice given by my LPS on keeping my baby pacman.
I was told to keep it on water only and change the water every other day or if soiled. The rationale was that it would make the frog more visible and active. I was assured that most breeders have gone to water only.
It was also stated that this was a way to exercise the frogs and help prevent fatty liver and mbd.
My husband and re-researched care and could find nothing to support this besides a few asian videos of frogs being kept together in small critter keeper totes with water and absorbent pads as substrate.
We went with traditional coco fiber, shallow water dish and pothos for shelter. Is that right?
I personally have only kept them the way you are currently keeping yours, but I'm not suggesting that keeping them in shallow water is incorrect. I have, however, found that pixie frogs, especially older specimens, do better in a tub of shallow water than in a terrestrial habitat. This probably better mimics their native habitat of watering holes.
I personally have only kept them the way you are currently keeping yours, but I'm not suggesting that keeping them in shallow water is incorrect. I have, however, found that pixie frogs, especially older specimens, do better in a tub of shallow water than in a terrestrial habitat. This probably better mimics their native habitat of watering holes.
Ahhh. I see pixies kept the exact same way as the pacmans. So it may be valid.... I have a very good relationship with my LPS so I tend to believe them but when in doubt, check it out... And I thank you for contributing!
Well, those look like half-grown captive specimens to me, so this method of raising them would seem to work. I think you would have to watch the cleaning very carefully to avoid toxic level of waste from accumulating. Very nice specimens!
I agree about sanitation but that's probably the reason for regular water changes. I'd like to modify this and also use the storage bins from this video for adults and grow out.
I have never raised Pyxicephalus adspersus like you and Elena described. I have only used a paludarium. The same goes for the genus Ceratophrys. I have raised both genus sucessfully with a coconut fiber substrate for the land and water feature, with small submersible filter.
In the past, I kept them the way, that, the OP has/is doing. I NEVER had any problems.
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