Pyxie frog cage size?

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

What's the recommended cage size for an adult male pyxie frog? I've got a 40-gallon tank laying around in my garage, but would such a big tank just be wasted space?

[JeffX]

You could put him in a 40 gallon. It'd give it alot of room, and you could have a nice size pool in there. As long as you don't mind changing the water every other day, if not more often. My only concern would be feeding if you do feed him in the cage. They are ambush predators, and with that big of a cage may cause issues as far as food coming to him. I'd maybe watch the first few feeding's, and as long he's getting fed then you should be fine.

[John]

The more space the better, but I would recommend a minimum of a 20 gallon (2 foot long tank).

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

I could just hand feed him or put him in a separate feeding container if he has trouble catching his food. By the way, what is the best staple for an adult male pyxie?

[Paul Rust]

The more space the better, but I would recommend a minimum of a 20 gallon (2 foot long tank).

I have to agree here. I believe that any enclosure that is smaller than the entire distribution range of the species you have cannot be too big.

[John]

I could just hand feed him or put him in a separate feeding container if he has trouble catching his food. By the way, what is the best staple for an adult male pyxie?

I feed mine earthworms most of the time, and captive-cultured cockroaches some times. I gave him 3 rat pups a few days ago - the first mammals he has had in about 9 months. He won't be getting more of those for a few months.

[JeffX]

I could just hand feed him or put him in a separate feeding container if he has trouble catching his food. By the way, what is the best staple for an adult male pyxie?

I feed mine superworms, nightcrawlers, large crickets, and a mouse once every few months.