African dwarf frogs for dummies

[Caliban07]

I was wondering if someone could offer a brief overview on the ADF

Tank size?
Decor?
Temp?
Food?
Tank mates?
Numbers?

Other care?
Tips?

Thanks

 

[leannaby]

Depending on how many you want.. Always have more than one as they are social and prefer to be with others.. I have 3 in my 20g with tetras and guppies..

Mine eat frozen bloodworms but you have to make sure they do get some as the fish will eat it all

 

[Caliban07]

Thanks. I think It will just be the frogs though. Do they prefer plants, sand, need hiding spaces. What size tank minimum. What temperature?

 

[missnathasha]

I have a 10g with 2 ADF in it.
I recently changed to sand bottom and hes been out alot more now.
Have to have hiding places for them for sure! And they enjoy warm water!

 

[leannaby]

Yes they prefer sand bottom to dig into.. Lots of hiding places.. Mine like to climb into my plants also

 

[Caliban07]

Ok thanks. I only have a 6 gallon at the moment. Will this be big enough?

 

[missnathasha]

Yup! The smaller the tank is actually better!
As they swim to the top for air and have a hard time if its a massive tank

 

[Patty1980]

Do not feed bloodworms exclusively. They are a treat I give a few each frog once per week. I use aquatic frog pellets for daily feedings. Turkey baster works great. The don't see well.

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[Patty1980]

They* also, I feed a bit of mashed peas once a week too for good digestion.

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[fishyd]

How do they do with bettas? I will be getting a pair of spec5's in the future with a betta in each. Wife also would like a couple adf's in each.

 

[Patty1980]

They are perfect tank mates! Never get only one, they love buddies. I have 2 male ADF in with my male betta and they are so fun to watch!

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[fishyd]

For a 5g with a betta and a couple oto's, would just 2 or 3 adf's be best? Will be planted with a piece of manzanita or spider driftwood

 

[Patty1980]

In a 5? I wouldn't, but I try to understock. And I do a 50% wc at least once a week of not more to keep my trates and ammonia at safe levels.

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[Patty1980]

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[ecancienne1983]

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[Pleco1415]

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