Pacman settling in time?

[cyris69]

is it ok to put isopods in there to help clean.I used to do that with my inverts

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[GrifTheGreat]

is it ok to put isopods in there to help clean.I used to do that with my inverts

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As long as you get them from a chemical and pesticide free area or order them from Josh's Frogs. You can also use springtails.

[cyris69]

Ok, cool. I will go hunt for some of them in the woods. They breed like wild fire I had an entire terrarium devoted to just rollie pollies

[GrifTheGreat]

Ok, cool. I will go hunt for some of them in the woods. They breed like wild fire I had an entire terrarium devoted to just rollie pollies

They feed on dead wood and fungi. if you have any drifted in the frogs enclosure they will hide under it.

[cyris69]

[cyris69]

Finally saw him eat tonight, he is VERY skittish. If you come into sight to much or keep the viewing lamp on he tends to play a pet rock. Do pacmans have a smaller appetite compared to a pixie? I think he eats ~1-4 crix a night now, if I can remember how many I placed in there after I wake up.

[GrifTheGreat]

Finally saw him eat tonight, he is VERY skittish. If you come into sight to much or keep the viewing lamp on he tends to play a pet rock. Do pacmans have a smaller appetite compared to a pixie? I think he eats ~1-4 crix a night now, if I can remember how many I placed in there after I wake up.

Some have even greater appetites than Pyxies, but rarely. Until he is fully comfortable with you and his surroundings he will be skittish and may not eat a whole lot. It takes time.

[cyris69]

Whats a good feeder for these to get them interested in eating? The baby refuses to eat, he has had the same baby crix in there for a week. I manage to get him to eat a waxworm in a shoe box but that was it I was able to get his mouth open but without an extra hand I couldn't get any food in there.

[GrifTheGreat]

Whats a good feeder for these to get them interested in eating? The baby refuses to eat, he has had the same baby crix in there for a week. I manage to get him to eat a waxworm in a shoe box but that was it I was able to get his mouth open but without an extra hand I couldn't get any food in there.

You shouldn't resort to force yet. Force feeding is used as a last resort. The little guy/to probably just needs more time. if its been longer than 8 days without eating then it is time to force feed. don't leave food in during the day. remove the crickets that haven't been eaten in the morning and try again the following night. Break their hind legs off so the crickets can't jump. it makes them easier to catch.

[cyris69]

Ok, thanks for the reply! I will make sure to take them outta the little guys tank in the morning. Should I remove him from the 10gal tank since he is so small? I covered the two long sides of each tank which seems to have really helped with my larger pacman, he now seems to be hunting and my pixie is on a binge diet

[GrifTheGreat]

Ok, thanks for the reply! I will make sure to take them outta the little guys tank in the morning. Should I remove him from the 10gal tank since he is so small? I covered the two long sides of each tank which seems to have really helped with my larger pacman, he now seems to be hunting and my pixie is on a binge diet

It's. probably a good idea since he/she isn't eating. A smaller enclosure might help for now. its worth a try.

[cyris69]

@GrifTheGreat
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Last night I managed to force two small crickets, however, this yesterday morning they looks like he puked or passed them without digestion. They smelt like he had defecated them but there was no real sign of digestion.

[GrifTheGreat]

@GrifTheGreat
I tried to PM you but your inbox is full.

Last night I managed to force two small crickets, however, this yesterday morning they looks like he puked or passed them without digestion. They smelt like he had defecated them but there was no real sign of digestion.

Use worms. they're easier to digest. He is overwhelmed with stress which can make them sick. May consider giving the little guy a Pedialyte soak at a 10 to 1 ratio. So for every 10 ounces of water add 1 ounce of Pedialyte. This must be UNFLAVORED PEDIALYTE. Make sure the soak is luke warm and shallow so there is no way he can drown.

[cyris69]

I will try and go out tonight or in the morning and pick up some. Does this just hydrate and give him some minerals etc.

[GrifTheGreat]

I will try and go out tonight or in the morning and pick up some. Does this just hydrate and give him some minerals etc.

Yes, It will help with hydration and sometimes reduces stress.