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hey everyone,
I am thinking about getting a pacman frog at an upcoming reptile show. I was just wondering what, if any, the negative effects of keeping a pacman in a larger cheaper plastic tub rather than a smaller more expensive glass cage. Thanks a ton.
-JK

I've heard that some plastics bond with certain compounds better than glass and will retain harmful chemicals like ones you might use to disinfect a cage. Plastic also melts at very low temperatures compared to glass so using a light for heating would be out of the question. If you were able to heat the cage in an alternative way I would assume keeping a horned frog in a large plastic box would work fine. Good luck,
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This has been documented to occur with iodine based disinfectants. As a consequence it is just as easy to avoid iodine based disinfectants.
Ed

I'm not an expert on this... in fact, I've never even had a plastic tub. But allow me to give you the pro's and con's of a glass tank:

Pros: Sturdier, clean view of your frog, easy to clean, well ventilated is you have the screen top.
Cons: It's heavy. Pretty heavy. :/

As for a plastic tub.. well.. they crack easier.
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I like plastic tubs. They are quite cheap, come in a variety of sizes, and generally stand up to the test of durability. I just modify the lids of the rubbermaids with a screen to accomodate a heat lamp as well as ventilation.
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I despise aquariums where I don't have to use them or where a biofilter is not necessary. I use plastic tubs anywhere I can, especially using stock tanks for turtles. Sterilite is cheap, stick with Rubbermaid where you can. I use nolvasan disinfectant and I have had no problems.
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thanks fo r all the responses

from all theresponses i have gathered that unless i use an iodine based disinfectent and can just modify the lid plastic is okay if you disagree please tell me.

thanks
-jk

When using any disinfetant you need to make sure that the enclosure is very well rinsed before returning the animals to the enclosure.
Ed

Plastic tubs are cheaper, and better when you can get away with using them. I use 'em for my tiger sals and some of my snakes. Rubbermaids are your best brand.
Also, if you use a non-see-through one, it'd probably be better for the frog. It would offer him more seclusion, so that people passing by the enclosure would not be so stressful.
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