Two in one cage?

[Killer Kyle 41]

is it wise to keep two pacman frogs in the same tank that are roughly the same size?

[GrifTheGreat]

is it wise to keep two pacman frogs in the same tank that are roughly the same size?

Absolutely not! They are loners and prefer it that way. They will not get along. You can only house 2 Pacs together if there is a divider between them making 2 enclosures out of one large one. They also should not be able to see one another.

[Killer Kyle 41]

i was jw cause on youtube and other places people have multiple pacman frogs in one cage, i thought that could be risky and not very bright to do

[pac]

well you can keep them in big groups but have a big tank and two waterdishes

[Peachy]

I've had my 2 ornates housed together in a plastic tub since they were quarter-sized. They don't attack each other or anything but that's probably because they're well fed.

[GrifTheGreat]

I've had my 2 ornates housed together in a plastic tub since they were quarter-sized. They don't attack each other or anything but that's probably because they're well fed.

Probably. Its extremely risky with these frogs being such veratious eaters. I've seen videos of Pyxies kept together as well. As many as 5 adults. In the same large enclosure. I see that as way more risky than Pacs.

[GrifTheGreat]

i was jw cause on youtube and other places people have multiple pacman frogs in one cage, i thought that could be risky and not very bright to do

Its a bad idea. I have seen it on YouTube as well. I do know one member who keeps 2 large males together without a divider. PyxieBob is his user name. He has two 5 inch male Cranwellis. 0ne very nice looking Green and the other is a striking Albino. They lived together all their lives. Its still not a good idea, but he is one who has done it successfully. Although he may have them separated now. He hasn't been on for quite a while. I strongly advise against it. Very risky.

[Surrealasm]

... They also should not be able to see one another.

I'm curious as to why this is; how damaging it could be... I've got my pacmans in adjacent translucent cages so they can share a heating element. Should I move them?

[GrifTheGreat]

I'm curious as to why this is; how damaging it could be... I've got my pacmans in adjacent translucent cages so they can share a heating element. Should I move them?

Pacmans can be very determined creatures. If they see another frog, they may try to go after it. Regardless of what triggers the reaction (breeding impulse, hunger, territorital assertion, etc.) I have heard many stories about pacs in clear, divided tanks either hopping over or sqeezing around the glass divider. I have also seen them go after their own reflection. They think it is another frog and will ram into the glass again and again, causing serious harm to themselves. You can't predict when this will happen; they may be kept together for months or even years before something triggers an agressive action. These frogs are not meant to cohabitate.

In your case, Surrealasm, you can place some sort of background on the glass not covered by the heating element. Then they will not be able to see each other; problem solved. It is a good idea to have three sides of the tank covered regardless. It reduces visual stress for them, and they feel more secure.