Maybe this is a dumb question, but I won't know until I get the answer .

I'm looking into getting a Pacman. It would be my first. I currently have some ACFs and a giant african bullfrog, so I think I've got enough background info to get me started. So on my GABF tank I'm using a UTH on the side about 1" above the substrate. I've left it off for the last two months because my apartment has been warm and his temps have been 77-84 degrees during the day. I'm going to put the heater back on again because temps have been getting lower (strangest August ever!).
From what I've read, Pacmans are more delicate than GABFs and you need to be more precise with their temps so I would definitely keep an UTH on the side. I guess what I'm confused about is the difference between night and daytime temps. Are you folks unplugging your UTHs at night? Or just relying on your room temperature to decrease slightly? I suppose those of you with daytime and nighttime lamps have it sorted out, but I prefer to use heaters (have two cats that can't be trusted around hot bulbs).

I keep seeing mention of daytime temp ranges and nighttime ranges being important to keep the frog healthy/happy. I just can't seem to find practical explanations for how you all are making that happen lol.

I appreciate any feedback. I'm currently fighting the urge to drive to Petsmart directly after work today and pickup the baby pacman that's been their for over a month. Part of me wants to hold out for a more interesting color morph, but that would mean waiting for a herp show or paying for shipping. I normally try to stay away from Petsmart stock, but the little dude seems to be having a hard time getting a home AND he's on sale.

Thanks for any insight!