Tank Humidity

[tikonides]

Hey ribbits, I was told that pacman frogs don't really need UVB light since it dries the tank, I personally don't use a uvb bulb, just a heat pad on the side of the tank, and make sure the water bowl is on the other end

[Ribbits]

So after a bit of research it looks like there are different opinions on uvb. From what I have read your frog is probably ok with or without it. Although, if you dont use a uvb bulb you need another source of vitamin d3 for your frog. Even though these frogs are nocturnal, many believe they still benefit from some uvb. Here is a link to a good article. Please let me know if anyone knows differently.

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[Sprout]

70-85 for humidity sounds good! Dusting your frog's with a calcium and vitamin powder will help too. Hope all goes well with your new frog

[Sidius]

I got the substrate all changed over to Eco Earth.. I actually like the look a little better and will get some photos up soon. The pacman seems to enjoy it as well, he ate up three guppies after being set inside the tank with the new substrate. I do appreciate all the advise/help, don't care if I have to buy more stuff.. just so long as the little guy is happy. My humidity actually went up to around 85ish with the eco earth. I also got a low wattage uvb bulb I will be adding today. I had also read that if your pacman is getting a steady diet of fish, that it isn't needed to dust their food since the fish provides a steady calcium source, or is that untrue? My feeder fish (guppies, and smaller goldfish) are kept with my L182's so they get a steady diet of dried bloodworms ( more for the feeders), and they clean up whats left of the veggie wafers and once a week, shrimp pellets.

[GrifTheGreat]

So after a bit of research it looks like there are different opinions on uvb. From what I have read your frog is probably ok with or without it. Although, if you dont use a uvb bulb you need another source of vitamin d3 for your frog. Even though these frogs are nocturnal, many believe they still benefit from some uvb. Here is a link to a good article. Please let me know if anyone knows differently.

General Care Information - ReptileBuzz

They benefit from about 4 to 6 hours of UVB light and full spectrum light a day just as long as the lights aren't too bright which they usually are due to the bulbs being fluorescent. Fluorescent bulbs are too bright and can damage the frogs eyes. It is best if your going to use a light to use an incandescent bulb that is no less than 25 watts and no more than 50 watts. Your frog should get is D3 from a calcium supplement in dust form to coat your frogs food rather than a light. It is healthier for the frog.