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Posted 26 April 2010 - 12:01 PM

I know this is sorta off topic. But, this is the only forum I belong to.

We (my twin boys are 7) just got 2 dwarf frogs in a sealed biocube. It has a plant in there, too. Theres nothing on the internet about this cube. Its tiny like a quart or so. I was thinking of moving them into one of my established tanks or a 2.5 gallon on their own.
They came with pellets. How often do I feed them? Can they escape easy? Will the attack my fish?
Thanks John

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Posted 26 April 2010 - 12:08 PM

I kept some nearly 7 years ago. I would be worrying that fish would do more harm to the frogs than the frogs would to the fish as theya re very peacful and have tiny mouths. I say you move them to a more suitable tank. While I mostly fed bloodworms at the time, I did see them occasionally eat flakes. However, I'd recommend frozen bloodworms b/c I know the the frogs can be finicky about what they eat.

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Posted 26 April 2010 - 02:36 PM

I would not keep African Dwarf Frogs with fish because of their passive feeding behavior compared to fish or in a 2.5 gallon because of the height. They are frogs and need to breathe oxygen, so they will need to surface for air and a tall tank will create a distance obstacle. I recommend putting them in a larger tank so that the water chemistry is easier to control; however, look for something with less height. Of course, any tank can be used, just don't fill to the maximum volume; however, if you are filling a 2.5 gallon half way.... do the math, still a very low water volume that leads to instabilities in the water chemistry.

I recommend a 10 gallon, species only aquarium that is filled 40-50% to provide space, a water volume that can be controlled and monitored, and a short swimming distance for oxygen exchange.

Good luck!

Blake

Edited by blakemarkwell, 26 April 2010 - 02:36 PM.


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Posted 26 April 2010 - 09:50 PM

I like the dwarf frogs. Mine ate fish food. You could keep a couple in a 5 or 10 gallon easily. There are also "African frogs" which get pretty big, but I'm sure you have the "African dwarf frogs" which stay very small. You could keep them with a few tiny fish if you chose them carefully.

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Posted 26 April 2010 - 11:43 PM

I have a spare 10 gallon, but may do the 2.5. Its not a deep plastic one. It has regular demensions. They seem to be eating the pellets. Their aim isn't all that well. They also bite each other, alot. No harm done, just alot of thrashing untill they let go.

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Posted 28 April 2010 - 05:10 PM

In a regular tank water depth is immaterial...these guys will not drown in fully filled tanks(even large ones) unless they get trapped by decor/plants. It is good to have some plants etc. near the surface and planting in general to allow them to rest at the surface/not have to swim all the way if they choose.

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Posted 03 May 2010 - 08:54 PM

I've seen these cube displays, it's actually quite a cruel existence for these little guys. They would be much happier in a tank as others have described and in my experience they enjoy a few defrosted bloodworms much more than the pellets. They are awesome and fun little pets to watch. Enjoy them.

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Posted 05 May 2010 - 06:53 AM

I already made a lid for the 2.5gal. They will be in there soon. I'll ttake a pic.




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