40 Gallon Terrarium for Pacman Frog

Thought I’d show off my Pacman Frog Burger’s Enclosure.

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.