Prepping for future pacman!

[imyourscar]

2. There is generally not chlorine in well water unless you add it to your well tank. The best way to know what's in your water is to have it tested at your local water facility or treatment plant nearest your home. Take a sealed cup full there. I would be more concerned with bacteria count than chlorine actually. You can use the ph/water test strips in any aquarium section of a pet store or even Walmart. It's easy to do, just dip the test strip in the water and read the color guide on the bottle. Another easy option is to use spring water. You can mist with distilled water, but do not soak your frog in it / do not use in his water bowl. As Mark has written, it cause electrolyte dilution and can lead to deficiencies which can quickly make them I'll.

3. Pacman frogs are tough little stinkers . They will squoosh wimpy plants. Snake plants are great and can live right in the coco fiber substrate. Pothos grow easily too. Any amphibian/reptile safe plants that are sturdy and not sharp will work well. You can rinse all dirt and fertilizers off (a must) and put them back into small pots in the substrate if they are a gentler plant.

4. If you cannot find a good reptile show close to you there are some breeders here that have beautiful frogs and you can even choose which ones you want and there are a couple reputable online breeders as well, such as mikesphatphibs and joshsfrogs. Is there a certain type you're looking for?

Thanks, Heather! I think I'll opt for spring water for now, and then get the well water tested later on, and I really appreciate your tips with the plants! I'll probably end up going to the reptile expos (one in July and one at the end of September) and see if any pacman people show up there; if not, I should probably be able to get some shipped soon after from the online people you mentioned. Thank you again!

EDIT: Ooh, and I haven't picked what type yet! I was thinking since I don't want to get into breeding that a fantasy would be nice, otherwise maybe an ornate? If you have any input or pros/cons, I'd love to hear them

[GrifTheGreat]

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EDIT: Ooh, and I haven't picked what type yet! I was thinking since I don't want to get into breeding that a fantasy would be nice, otherwise maybe an ornate? If you have any input or pros/cons, I'd love to hear them[/QUOTE]

Just a note: fantasy frogs are sometimes known to be pickier and not always as hardy as the ornates or cranwellis. That may not be the ideal choice for your first Pacman. I'm not saying you shouldn't get one, just be aware of that. :-) Good luck in your search!