Hello, New pixie owner

[Motob3000]

Thank you Carlos, I have begun extending the time period between feedings. Right now around 30-36 hours. Crickets, earthworms mainly. I will be doing the roach things soon, I am sure. Diesel has begun burrowing after feedings now. Usually, it was the water bowl to soak.

Ok, I have a peculiar questions. Do frogs sleep. Cause everytime I look at him, hes already looking at me...

Thanks again!

B

[Mentat]

You are welcome! Yep, they sleep! Mine keep it's eyes open during day but is not alert and sometimes it closes a translucent eyelid over eyes.

[Motob3000]

Just finished setting up the 40gal breeder tank. Heat pad, Fluval 206, 150w Red bulb, UVB 2.0, Fan, Aqueon Pro 50w and 100w. Just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful suggestions and information I got from everyone at the forum. The tank is finished and he's much happier now. I wanted to maximize the volume of water without making it too deep. I installed a piece of plexi glass that rests on two tupperware containers. It provides the perfect depth for my African Bullfrog and as he grows I can cut the height of the containers and make it deeper.

[Motob3000]

Sorry for the delay ....more pics.

[Kevin1]

Sorry for the delay ....more pics.

Nice setup. Is that a glass/plexi lid? Good idea

Those plants won't last long though. lol

[Motob3000]

I am using a combination of Lexan along with a screen top. The light bulb/fan idea just doesnt work like I thought it would. My 150w red bulb is struggling to keep temps at 78 degrees. Might try a ceramic and try to control the airflow with barriers. My next step is to make another plexi 3/8 lid with a cut out for the light fixture. Then using a hole saw to remove a few pieces of plexi that I can remove/replace to control temp. Thanks for compliment Kevin. Im really enjoying the tank Ive made. The plants seem to be doing fine, but it has only been a week. Just planted a new water plant also... I know ABF can be hard on plants. Im just not sure how to interpret you comment about the plants. Im assuming you've had some direct experience with a Pixie tearing up plants? Please feel free to elaborate. I am still very new at this.

Thanks,
B

[Mentat]

Did not get the Tupperware container thing until saw pics; cool idea. Why the fan? If it's efficient at moving air you will have issues trying to control heat and humidity if room ambient air is cold and dry. Live plants always look nicer than fake ones but an African Bullfrog can be rough on them.

Also, make sure the plant leaves are not toxic. Already had Stilgar jump once for food and landed on top of an Exo-terra fake plant with foam like leaves. He knocked it over and ended snipping a leaf tip off and swallowing it. Had trouble passing it too. If your African Bullfrog accidentally eats a toxic leave it could be bad.