Couple questions.

[GrifTheGreat]

You'll be able to tell the difference between each individual male frog species. With hydroballs forming a drainage layer the substrate can last about a month and a half without needing changed.

[Wicked frogs]

That's crazy griff i know you were talking about changing the soil with frogs burrowing in the soil but you have to change every month even when the frogs never touch the soil? if that makes sense. I am pretty sure the soil has never been changed b4 but damn this is going to be a HUGE project in the viv i just did my other 3 frogs now on to the biggie haha

[GrifTheGreat]

That's crazy griff i know you were talking about changing the soil with frogs burrowing in the soil but you have to change every month even when the frogs never touch the soil? if that makes sense. I am pretty sure the soil has never been changed b4 but damn this is going to be a HUGE project in the viv i just did my other 3 frogs now on to the biggie haha

Vivariums are a little different. You establish cleaners in there like Isopods that eat fungi, mold, and decomposing plant and animal matter, but with a Pacman you would be better keeping him in a basic setup with some live plants and changing the substrate every month, but a Pyxi may fair better in a Viv. Pacs create to much waste for plants and Isopods to clean up causing the soil to foul anyway and the frog will tox out. A Pyxi may not create as much of a mess.

Keep in mind that bacteria and fungi will grow even in an untouched and undisturbed area. The frog doesn't have to touch it for this to occur. Vivariums are supposed to be almost entirely self sustaining with minimal need for cleaning. Perhaps ask around in the Vivarium section of the forum and see what ideas others can offer.

Soil condition is critical for burrowing species of frog so where the Urinate also will the burrow and sleep. If the ammonia from their urine cannot be broken down fast enough the frog will tox out and bacteria will also thrive in the soil.

[Wicked frogs]

thanks griff i was talking about my dart frogs viv about cleaning it, i would not put my pac or abf in a viv they are fine in there 20 gallon's.

[GrifTheGreat]

thanks griff i was talking about my dart frogs viv about cleaning it, i would not put my pac or abf in a viv they are fine in there 20 gallon's.

Lol! I was confused for a little bit there. Well i guess you're questions were answered and then some.

EDIT; also if you establish Isopods like Springtails in the Viv, not only do they act as cleaners, but they also are a constant food source for your Darts.