Pacman frogs grow to be large, yet do not require a great amount of space. They tend to spend most of their time sitting in one spot waiting for their next meal. It is important to note; since they will eat anything in sight, they should be kept alone unless for breeding purposes.

Your first step will be selecting a proper enclosure for your Pacman frog. An adult will a need a 10 to 20-gallon setting while juveniles can be kept adequately in a 5 gallon aquarium. Keep in mind that at 6 months of age a juvenile becomes an adult and should have outgrown this habitat by then.

While some recommend lids as unnecessary, most would argue otherwise. Not only do lids aid in lighting fixture placement, but they will provide safety for your Pacman frog from predators, like domestic pets, and greatly lessen the chance of an escape by your frog. These seemingly inactive amphibians give the impression that they can't or won't jump, yet adult Pacmans still can leap and juveniles even higher.

Once you have your tank size your next step will be selecting a proper bedding. There are many options for substrates for these frogs. Younger frogs may require paper towel as to avoid ingesting the tank bedding, the downside is that the paper towel will have to be changed daily. Adult frogs will have no issues with moistened Coconut Fiber or Potting Soil WITHOUT chemical enchantments. A recommended amount would be enough to allow your Pacman Frog to completely burrow itself if it feels the need to adapt to temperature change. Pacman frogs will not only need something to bury in, but also a hiding place as well.

To lessen the stress on your Pacman frog a few plants are a great addition to the enclosure. If you choose live plants, it is important to find out if they could be potentially toxic to your Pacman frog. The plants should be placed so that they will allow a hiding spot underneath the branches. It is also beneficial to have the water dish at least partially covered with plant overhang.

While rarely used, a water dish is an important part of your Pacman frogs new home. The dish should be no deeper than to allow your Pacman frogs head to remain above the water. Pacman frogs will typicaly shed skin or defecate in the water bowl so it is important to change the water after each use and every few days to avoid bacterial buildup. Tap water should be avoided as it contains chlorine, among other toxic chemicals. The water dish should be place in the warmest part of your tank, an area near a heating pad or a spot that will hit direct lighting, aside from a partial plant overhang.

Pacman frogs are hardy animals, yet do require a warm environment. Many debate the proper amount of light needed but the common consensus is 12 hours of light, and 12 hours of dark. The easiest way is providing a Low Watt Fluorescent Bulb. Not only will it provide the necessary night and day cycles, but it will help to maintain a desired day time temperature range of 75°F (24°C) - 82°F (28°C). Light fixtures that include heat lamps may also be useful for those who live in colder climates or experience an occasional cold night. Temperature and Humidity gages are a useful tool in maintaining a proper environment, and should be placed about an inch above your substrate.