Overview: Large, sedentary, terrestrial frogs known for their round bodies and voracious appetites. Lifespan: 7–10 years.

Housing:

• Tank Size: Juveniles 5–10 gallons; adults 10–20 gallons
   
• Substrate: Coconut fiber, organic soil, moss; slightly damp, not waterlogged
   
• Hides: Shallow hides or leaf litter
   
• Temperature: 75–85°F (day), 70–75°F (night); optional under-tank heater
   
• Lighting: Low light, natural day/night cycle; UVB not required
   

Diet: Carnivorous: crickets, roaches, mealworms, small pinky mice for adults; feed juveniles every 2–3 days, adults every 3–5 days. Dust prey with calcium 2–3 times/week; multivitamin once/week.

Water: Shallow water dish for soaking; change daily.

Behavior: Sedentary ambush predator, burrows in substrate, generally docile but may bite if threatened.

Health: Watch for obesity, skin infections, impaction, and parasites.

Sexing: Males smaller with rough thumbs; females larger and rounder.

Maintenance:

• Daily: remove uneaten food, refill water, check substrate
   
• Weekly: remove waste
   
• Monthly: deep-clean tank and accessories
   

Overview: Docile, arboreal frogs native to Australia and New Guinea, often green with blue undertones. Lifespan: 10–15 years.

Housing:

• Tank Size: Juveniles 10 gallons; adults 20 gallons or taller
   
• Substrate: Coconut fiber, sphagnum moss, or paper towels; keep moist
   
• Decor: Branches, cork bark, plants for climbing
   
• Temperature: 75–85°F (day), 65–75°F (night)
   
• Lighting: Low to moderate light; UVB optional but beneficial
   
• Humidity: 50–70%, mist daily
   

Diet: Insects such as crickets, roaches, mealworms; dust with calcium and multivitamin weekly. Feed juveniles daily, adults every 2–3 days.

Water: Shallow water dish for soaking; change daily.

Behavior: Arboreal, climbs and hides, docile and tolerant of handling.

Health: Watch for obesity, skin infections, respiratory infections.

Sexing: Males have nuptial pads and are slightly smaller; females bulkier.

Maintenance:

• Daily: remove uneaten food, check water, mist enclosure
   
• Weekly: spot-clean substrate
   
• Monthly: deep-clean tank and decorations
   

Overview: Fully aquatic frogs, small (1–2 inches), peaceful and social. Lifespan: 5–8 years.

Housing:

• Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons for 1–2 frogs; 10 gallons for a small group
   
• Substrate: Fine sand or bare-bottom for easier cleaning
   
• Decor: Plants, rocks, and hiding spots
   
• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
   
• Lighting: Low; no UVB needed
   
• Water Parameters: pH 6.5–7.5, clean and dechlorinated
   

Diet: Small live or frozen foods: bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia; feed 3–5 times/week.

Water: Always provide clean water; change 25–50% weekly, full change monthly.

Behavior: Active swimmers, social, gentle; fully aquatic but breathe air at surface.

Health: Watch for fungal infections, lethargy, and obesity.

Sexing: Females larger, rounded abdomen; males smaller with nuptial pads.

Maintenance:

• Daily: check water and health
   
• Weekly: partial water change, clean decorations
   
• Monthly: full water change, substrate cleaning
   

Overview: Small semi-aquatic toads with bright red or orange bellies. Lifespan: 10–15 years.

Housing:

• Tank Size: 10 gallons for 2–3 toads; larger for more
   
• Substrate: Moist soil, coconut fiber, or moss
   
• Water Area: Shallow water dish or half-aquatic setup
   
• Temperature: 70–78°F (21–26°C)
   
• Lighting: Low; UVB optional but beneficial
   
• Humidity: Keep moist (60–80%)
   

Diet: Small live insects: crickets, fruit flies, worms; dust with calcium 2–3 times/week. Feed 3–4 times per week.

Behavior: Semi-aquatic, shy, may puff up when threatened; vibrant bellies signal toxicity in wild.

Health: Watch for skin infections, parasites, and obesity.

Sexing: Males smaller with darker throat and nuptial pads; females larger with rounded abdomens.

Maintenance:

• Daily: remove uneaten food, check water and substrate
   
• Weekly: spot-clean
   
• Monthly: deep-clean enclosure, replace substrate, sanitize water dish
   

These amphibians – Pacman Frogs, White’s Tree Frogs, African Dwarf Frogs, and Fire-Bellied Toads – are excellent pets when provided species-appropriate housing, diet, water, temperature, and maintenance.

Regular observation, proper hydration, safe feeding, and enclosure cleaning are essential to keeping these amphibians healthy and thriving.