ADFs mating CONSTANTLY

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Lima

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Hey all. I've got 2 African dwarf frogs in my 36 gallon community tank. I've had them for almost 2 years and for the most part they do very well and seem quite happy. More and more lately though I've noticed that they're almost constantly mating. I've never seen eggs (although they could be getting eaten up...I can't say for sure) and I've never seen the behavior I've read about where they turn upside down to lay the eggs. The male is just constantly hanging on to the female. When this is happening the male won't eat which means he'll go days on end without eating. The female will still eat if I offer food but the male hangs on her back the entire time. Is this normal for these guys? More importantly, is it healthy? I worry the male will become malnourished and the female just seems exasperated by it at times. Anyone have experience with this? Am I worrying needlessly? :confused:
 
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