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Originally Posted by daughter thanks for the article! I reciently got a dwarf that was tiny, and i always thought he looked a little too thin. i was afraid he wasn't eating the freeze dried blood worms that floated on the surface of his tank. So i tried using long nosed tweesers to feed him directly, and it worked! Now i just look for that full belly and i know he's eaten. 
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Whoops, I somehow missed your message and turtle's before yours.
To reply, I'm glad you've found a method that works!
The tweezers work so well for feeding. You may want to switch to frozen worms, though, because of the potential for bloat with freeze dried foods. Alternatively, mine also realllly enjoy frozen beefheart that is broken into manageable pieces.
As for tips on selection, look for frogs with no fungus (preferably ensuring the whole tank is fungus free) and that there are no red patches or slimy patches. I would try to find a frog that is not malnourished and that looks well fed (this indicates it has an appetite)...but don't get one that appears bloated, obviously. Find one that seems active and if they go to net your frog and it doesn't put up a fight, ask for another one. You don't want a listless frog. Other than that, a little observation goes a long way. You could also wait until a few days after a new shipment comes in. Weaker frogs will die off first or will be caught first. Spunkier frogs would be more likely to live longer and to try avoiding the net with more fury.
As for the singing, it is not lonely, but it is looking for a mate. He seems to be in the mood
You could get another - they get along fine. Of course, you could end up with another male, which wouldn't suit your current frog's purposes
Two males are not a problem though, they are such docile creatures. You'll just have more singing!)