You have to be careful using any kind of screen under the substrate where the Pac might get its feet caught. You could use Terrarium carpet and place the Hydroton/Hydroballs under it creating a drainage layer. Use Eco Earth as the substrate and just keep the live plants in small pots to prevent the frog from tearing them up. No the problem with live plants is that they need plant lighting which is bright and doesn't put off much heat, but in such a small enclosure may create a buildup of heat and will be too close to the frog and possibly burn or blind it. A 12"x12"x18" would be better for such lighting because it keeps it away from the frog height wise. I use these and they work well for Males, but females need more room when the y get older. A 10 gallon is perfect size for an adult female. A adult male can also use a 10, but can live their entire life happily in a 5 gallon.
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Originally Posted by GrifTheGreat
You have to be careful using any kind of screen under the substrate where the Pac might get its feet caught. You could use Terrarium carpet and place the Hydroton/Hydroballs under it creating a drainage layer. Use Eco Earth as the substrate and just keep the live plants in small pots to prevent the frog from tearing them up. No the problem with live plants is that they need plant lighting which is bright and doesn't put off much heat, but in such a small enclosure may create a buildup of heat and will be too close to the frog and possibly burn or blind it. A 12"x12"x18" would be better for such lighting because it keeps it away from the frog height wise. I use these and they work well for Males, but females need more room when the y get older. A 10 gallon is perfect size for an adult female. A adult male can also use a 10, but can live their entire life happily in a 5 gallon.
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