Revised! Extensive African Dwarf Frog Article/FAQ

ShivaHaze · 06-12-2005, 10:00 AM

The horror, the horror....... My oldest male frog just commit suicide today. He was absolutely fine for several weeks and appeared quite fat. I found him 10 feet away from the tank and dried out (damn tiny gaps in the hood for filter and electrical cords). He must have been scared by my wood airstone, co2 reactor, and two filters creating a vortex of current.

Leopardess · 06-27-2005, 10:44 PM

Wow. I'm sorry to hear it

It's a horrible way to go since they can breathe air.

I must suggest the use of duct tape to cover any and all possible gaps no matter how small

I feel you, though. It happened to me

kindaconfused · 09-01-2005, 11:51 PM

wow. that was excellent! i love my little frog, he's the best thing i have in all my tanks, and he's the cheapest! lol

turtlefish · 02-11-2006, 04:52 PM

Thanks for the great info. You've helped me so much with my frogs! Unfortunatly like I told you one of mine died within two weeks that i got him. No signs before hand found him sunken and really pale. So now I have one taht sings EVERY night after I turn out the lights. Will he get lonely? Should i get another? And also, if i get another and its also male what will happen? Im worried about getting another that might seem perfectly fine then possible die. Do you have any tips on selecting?

daughter · 06-23-2006, 05:52 AM

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.

thanks again,
daughter

jumpfreak26 · 06-24-2006, 01:13 AM

at my petsamrt, they sold frogs in medium and large, are frogs typically slow growers? I got one of each at different times(that makes 2) and one is noticabely(sp) smaller than the other, he is eating and i have had both for 2 months. will they grow to same size?

Leopardess · 06-24-2006, 11:49 AM

I don't think frogs are not that slow growing. The dual-size scheme is just a way for them to make more money, IMO. Petco occasionally does that here with "large neons" and "medium neons", with the "large" ones being twice the price.

They will all grow to the same size. The "medium" one is just a younger specimen.

Leopardess · 06-24-2006, 12:04 PM

Quote:

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.

thanks again,
daughter

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!)

<<sam>> · 02-09-2007, 04:43 PM

how much would they cost ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

Guysy1110 · 02-09-2007, 05:29 PM

over here they cost about £3.50, not sure about austraillia

06-27-2005, 10:44 PM	#12
Leopardess Super Fish Join Date: May 2003 Location: Seacoast Area, New Hampshire Posts: 2,362	Wow. I'm sorry to hear it It's a horrible way to go since they can breathe air. I must suggest the use of duct tape to cover any and all possible gaps no matter how small I feel you, though. It happened to me __________________ African Dwarf Frog Article

09-01-2005, 11:51 PM	#13
kindaconfused Little Fish Join Date: May 2005 Location: san diego, california Posts: 188	wow. that was excellent! i love my little frog, he's the best thing i have in all my tanks, and he's the cheapest! lol __________________ Two people post on this user name. Don't be confused. Our tanks are in the process of completion.

06-24-2006, 01:13 AM	#16
jumpfreak26 Large Fish Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Mexico(yes its a US state!) Posts: 915	at my petsamrt, they sold frogs in medium and large, are frogs typically slow growers? I got one of each at different times(that makes 2) and one is noticabely(sp) smaller than the other, he is eating and i have had both for 2 months. will they grow to same size? __________________ 40 Gallon Reef: 80lbs LR, 250w MH, 15+ gal Sump, AquaC Remora, Koriala #2,#3 29 Gallon: My yellow angel (Sonny), 6 neons,7 other tetras and my CAE...ugh. hes huge

06-24-2006, 11:49 AM	#17
Leopardess Super Fish Join Date: May 2003 Location: Seacoast Area, New Hampshire Posts: 2,362	I don't think frogs are not that slow growing. The dual-size scheme is just a way for them to make more money, IMO. Petco occasionally does that here with "large neons" and "medium neons", with the "large" ones being twice the price. They will all grow to the same size. The "medium" one is just a younger specimen. __________________ African Dwarf Frog Article

02-09-2007, 04:43 PM	#19
<<sam>> Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: australia Posts: 46	how much would they cost ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? __________________ i like to keep my fish with a lot to drink............................

06-12-2005, 10:00 AM	#11
ShivaHaze Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 46	The horror, the horror....... My oldest male frog just commit suicide today. He was absolutely fine for several weeks and appeared quite fat. I found him 10 feet away from the tank and dried out (damn tiny gaps in the hood for filter and electrical cords). He must have been scared by my wood airstone, co2 reactor, and two filters creating a vortex of current.

02-11-2006, 04:52 PM	#14
turtlefish Little Fish Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 158	Thanks for the great info. You've helped me so much with my frogs! Unfortunatly like I told you one of mine died within two weeks that i got him. No signs before hand found him sunken and really pale. So now I have one taht sings EVERY night after I turn out the lights. Will he get lonely? Should i get another? And also, if i get another and its also male what will happen? Im worried about getting another that might seem perfectly fine then possible die. Do you have any tips on selecting?

06-23-2006, 05:52 AM	#15
daughter Teenie Weenie Fish Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 10	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. thanks again, daughter

02-09-2007, 05:29 PM	#20
Guysy1110 Medium Fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: essex Posts: 520	over here they cost about £3.50, not sure about austraillia __________________ 43gal: T5 lighting added 2x 55W - 2.5WPG Planted.. Minor case of hair algae clearing up abit now. due to dosing Excel and upping co2 3 Half black moon angels 11 Rummy nose Tetras 10 Algae shrimp All guppies given to LFS 4 Khuli loaches 2 BN pleco male & female 7Gal: 3 BN Plecos and a lot of green water