Good morning All
This is my first post here, but I'm not new to keeping reptiles, amphibians, fish etc ..
I'm however new to keeping pixies, I'm in the process of acquiring a large giant variant of the pyxie frog. I've done tons of research and have gone out and acquired the basic necessities to keep him happy... 20 gallon long tank, heat pad, heat lamp, screen top, amphibian safe water conditioner. I want some input because I'm torn between keeping him in an all water setup with a basking area or keeping him on Eco complete with a large water dish? My concern about keeping him on Eco complete is will the substrate smell as the tank is in my kids room? I will spot clean the Eco and change it out monthly, but will it smell? If I go with an all water setup, the problem will be the water changes as I really can't just pick up a 20 gallon filled 1/4 with water ( just to clumsy and heavy), maybe a siphon? Also if I go with an all water setup will the tannins from driftwood hurt the frog? I'm looking out for what will prove best for the pyxie and your suggestions on both methods of husbandry . Thanks and appreciate your input.