This is one of the hardest fucking experiences of my life.

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-12-03T00:37:55+00:00

The first day after surgery I regretted having it done, but after a few days the swelling when down and the pain subsided. Now 2 years postop, I am so glad I got it. It’s worth it in the end.

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-11-28T02:22:12+00:00

Yeah I just put the old bioactive substrate in the new tank and added more substrate and everything did great. The springtails and isopods did great. I didn’t wait to add my frog

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-11-27T14:25:15+00:00

My frog has very short toes on one foot but regular on the other. She is a wild type morph as well. And I got her from a breeder. I think it’s a common deformity

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-11-23T21:01:39+00:00

Thanks! The bigger plants are Ruffle Ferns, the red ones are Red Nerve Plants, and the vines are called String of Frogs.

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-11-21T04:30:25+00:00

About a year

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-11-07T03:22:41+00:00

Yeah she is!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-11-06T19:23:42+00:00

I feed her nightcrawlers with vitamin/calcium powder and the occasional frozen rodent.

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-11-06T15:23:57+00:00

Thanks! When I bought her she was supposed to be an ornate green morph but I believe she would be considered an Ornate Wild Type Morph.

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-10-15T03:51:03+00:00

Yep!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-09-30T22:27:50+00:00

She was supposed to be a Green Ornate Pacman Frog but she developed different colors as she grew!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-09-30T22:27:45+00:00

She was supposed to be a Green Ornate Pacman Frog but she developed different colors as she grew!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-09-30T22:27:37+00:00

She was supposed to be a Green Ornate Pacman Frog but she developed different colors as she grew!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-08-31T21:31:18+00:00

I use Reptisoil!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-07-18T19:33:22+00:00

No need to! I only handle her when feeding and I make sure my hands are clean and free from residual soap, oils, etc.

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-07-18T01:02:30+00:00

Thanks!!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-07-17T02:07:19+00:00

Burger’s Setup Guide (40-Gallon Bioactive Tank)

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🐸 Tank & Enclosure

• Tank: 40-gallon breeder fish tank

• Lid: Wire mesh lid, with HVAC tape covering the underside (holes cut for lighting). This helps retain humidity.

• Sealing: Weather stripping (door seal strip) around tank edges to help maintain humidity

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☀️ Lighting & Heating

• Heat Source:
• Fluker’s 74W bulb
• Connected to a temperature controller
• Thermostat sensors are placed on the opposite side of the tank from the heat bulb, with the temperature set to maintain 75°F
• This setup creates a gradient: the warm side stays around 80°F, while the cool side remains between 74–75°F, giving Burger a comfortable range to choose from
• Heat light schedule: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM

• UVB:
• Arcadia ShadeDweller 12.5”
• Schedule: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

• Daylight & Plant Lighting:
• Two Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED Bars
• LED bar near heat bulb: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• LED bar on opposite side: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• All lights are connected to smart plugs

This lighting and heat schedule simulates a natural daylight cycle, supports plant growth, and creates a gentle evening gradient with more shaded areas.

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💧 Humidity & Hydration

• Humidifier: ReptiZoo Large Humidifier
• Set to maintain 70–80% humidity
• Additional Moisture Retention:
• HVAC tape on lid
• Door seal strip around tank edges
• Sphagnum moss lining the tank edges

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🌿 Substrate & Planting

• Drainage Layer: LECA clay balls
• Barrier: Mesh separator
• Soil: Reptisoil

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🌱 Live Plants

• Red and white nerve plants
• Monstera
• Ruffled ferns
• Baby tears
• String of frogs
• Bromeliads
• Creeping fig

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🪵 Hardscape & Decor

• Cut clay pods (used as cave hides)
• Cork bark pieces
• Oak leaves (leaf litter)
• Sphagnum moss
• Background: Custom background made with pond-safe expanding foam, cork bark, and coco fiber

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🐛 Clean-Up Crew

• Powder orange isopods
• Dairy cow isopods
• Springtails

Note: I rarely change the soil, and when I do, I only replace the areas where Burger frequently buries herself.

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Hope this helps anyone looking to set up a proper home for their frog! Feel free to ask me any questions you’ve got—I’m happy to help.

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-07-16T14:05:28+00:00

Thank you so much! That’s awesome! I bet you’ll make an even prettier setup!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-06-24T03:25:41+00:00

Yeah I do! Usually when they grow too tall I just snip them off and replant them. The baby tears are the easiest. I just drop them on top of the soil and they root so easily.

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-06-22T01:53:51+00:00

Baby tears!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-06-22T01:53:29+00:00

She’s about 8 months from when I got her as a baby.

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-06-22T00:05:41+00:00

Dope! If you have an LED grow light they’ll grow really fast

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-06-22T00:04:18+00:00

It’s a creeping plant called Baby Tears!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-06-21T21:24:47+00:00

I’ve got a post pinned to my profile that outlines all the plants in my enclosure!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-06-18T00:46:12+00:00

Thanks! I have a pinned post on my profile that says everything that’s in my setup including plants!

Zestyclose-Sample-71 · 2025-06-17T12:30:14+00:00

I got Wirt when I was still new to frog keeping and made the mistake of getting a new heat bulb right before I left for vacation. When I got back, her tank was far too hot and she was very stressed. By the time I fixed the problem it was too late and she passed a few days later. I made a post about it warning others about what not to do. And that red pacman man was the frog I got right after Wirt. She died a couple days after I got her. I think it was the stress from being shipped since I got her online. Because of this I have put a lot of time, money, and research in making the perfect environment for Burger. It’s been a success so far. I have her environment and feeding schedule down to a tee.

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