will tank be to big?

[MatthewM1]

I'm getting my first pacman frog this weekend, the little guy I'm looking at is aprox a little bigger than a quarter. I have a ten gal tank for him, will this be fine for him or should I get some kind of divider to "shrink" the tank down

[Maharg]

In nature they have essentially infinite gallons to live in, nobody to drop food in front of them and and they do just fine. You can divide it, or feed him in a seperate small container/tank, but its not necessary.

[GrifTheGreat]

I would recommend using a medium or large kritter keeper with a hermit crab UTH on the side. (Those are the only ones safe for plastic.) Small frogs are often stressed out by large spaces. Not all of them are but it is better to be on the safe side. Also, the bigger the enclosure, the harder it is for a frog to catch food. It is vital that they receive as much nutrition while they go through their major growth period. A smaller enclosure is easier to control the temps/humidity, which is an added bonus if this is your first frog keeping experience. You can move the frog to the 10 gallon when he/she gets bigger.

Please read the Pacman care sheet if you have not already done so. Welcome to the forum.
Frog Forum - Pacman and Horned Frogs - Ceratophrys - Care and Breeding

[MatthewM1]

I've been reading lots of care sheets and posts on this forum. I've read some that recommend the smaller and soe the larger. I as for the feeding the same plan on tong feeding him cut up nightcrawlers so I'm not worried about him trying to catch his food. Just wasn't sure if moving from his little critter keeper to a 10 gal tank would add significant stress to the move

[GrifTheGreat]

I've been reading lots of care sheets and posts on this forum. I've read some that recommend the smaller and soe the larger. I as for the feeding the same plan on tong feeding him cut up nightcrawlers so I'm not worried about him trying to catch his food. Just wasn't sure if moving from his little critter keeper to a 10 gal tank would add significant stress to the move

Is he already trained to tong feed? I'm going to say no. This is why you must worry about them catching their food. Some will take from tongs right away, some take a little training, and other never will. Being prepared to care for the frog completely before you buy it is number one. Babies should always be kept in smaller enclosures first and upgraded as they mature. Like I said. most become stressed from feeling exposed in larger enclosures. Making them feel safe and secure is very important.

[MatthewM1]

Probably not but I'm going to buy crickets and a smaller container to feed him in just in case he doesn't go for the worm chunks at first