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African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis)
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Date of last review
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2896
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Fri February 3, 2006
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100% of reviewers
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$15.00
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8.5
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Description:
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Compatibility: Best as species-only
Maximum Size: 6-8"
Minimum Tank Size: 15g
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Diet:
Level of care: Medium
General Notes:
The African Clawed Frog is a fully aquatic frog that spends its entire life underwater, though it depends on lungs to breathe from the surface. It is much plumper than the African Dwarf Frog.
Clawed frogs are aggressive and will claw at fish; they have very sharp claws, hence the name Clawed Frog. ACF’s will also eat any fish that will fit into their mouths and will often attempt to kill and eat larger species.
They should be kept in a well filtered tank at least 12” high and a tightly fitting cover (with 10 gallons per frog); they are avid jumpers. A cave or hiding place should be provided.
They are best without other tankmates. Live feeders and other frozen food is welcomed, as well as insects and Repto-min. ACF’s are quite long lived (10-15 yrs ).
It is safe to assume that any albino frogs in pet stores are not ADF’s but African Clawed Frogs. Be certain of the I.D. of the frog as these two species are often confused and mislabeled. ACF’s have unwebbed front feet with four toes. Their hind feet are large and webbed.
NOTE: ACF’s are illegal to sell or possess in some states. Check with your state's regulations before buying or selling this species.
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Author
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bigredspecial
Large Fish
Registered: May 2004
Location: St.John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Posts: 731
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Review Date: Thu December 22, 2005
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: $15.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Something different, very long lived
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Cons:
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not overly active, voracious predators!
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My sister kept one of these in a 55 with goldfish and koi for over 11 years. Not bad for a unheated tank!
I can attest to their predatory nature; they can AND WILL eat anything that will fit in their cavernous mouths. Fish up to their own size are potential targets - store sized goldfish, most tropicals and cichlids, even crayfish.
I do not agree, however, with the requirement of a species tank. Like many predatory species, they are actually quite peaceful(In my experience), provided they are kept with significantly larger tankmates.
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iceblueeyes
Teenie Weenie Fish
Registered: October 2005
Posts: 16
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Review Date: Fri February 3, 2006
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Would you recommend the profile? Yes |
Price you paid?: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Different, kinda easy to care for
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Cons:
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Very MESSY!!!
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They are very different. They were also the first aquatic animal that lasted for over a week. I have learned alot from them. But they are VERY VERY dirty!!!!!!
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