African dwarf Frogs are small and native to Africa.The same level of care is given to these frog as it is to a goldfish.Set up a tank with enough water to keep your little friends happy and healthy.Frogs can eat frozen food, but they prefer live food like bloodworms or black worms.
Step 1: Purchase more than one African dwarf frog.
Don't just get a frog, they like to live in social groups.If you have more than one at a time, you'll be happier and healthier.Frogs can be in a tank with fish, but not with aggressive fish.Bettas can be good tank mates, but it depends on the Betta, as some of them are more aggressive than others, so watch their behavior at meal time to see if they bully the frog.
Step 2: A tank with 1 to 2 gallons of space per frog is what you should aim for.
The water gets dirty too quickly if you keep African dwarf Frogs in smaller areas.The space gives each frog enough room to move around.To make it easier for the frog to get to the surface, choose a shallow tank.The Frogs don't swim all that well because they stay in water all the time.The frog can jump out of a tank with a secure lid.If other fish in the tank need special lighting, the Frogs can handle it.
Step 3: There is gravel at the bottom of the tank.
The gravel needs to be large so the frogs don't accidentally eat it.The tank should be filled up to about 1 inch from the bottom.Pick gravel that is safe for the aquarium.Before putting it in your tank, you should rinse the gravel.
Step 4: The tank should be filled with tap water.
In the tank, put 20 inches (51 cm) or less of water.Add the amount of complete water conditioner to the water in your tank.The back of the bottle should tell you how much to add.Don't reuse the measuring spoon if you want to use it for food.The water should be mixed with the water conditioner.Most pet stores and online offer complete water conditioners.These conditioners can remove chlorine, chloramine, and heavy metals.The frog needs enough room at the top of the tank to surface and get air.It is about 2 inches.
Step 5: Set up an aeration system.
These systems help increase the level of oxygen in the water by absorbing some oxygen.At pet stores or online, you can find filters and aeration systems for the frog.The tank should not have strong currents because the frog can't swim that well.You should be able to tell when the tank is ready.The filtration system may need to be turned down if the frog is having trouble swimming.
Step 6: Aquarium-safe hiding places and decorations can be added.
A hiding place can be provided by a pipe.You can use any decoration that's marked aquarium-safe.If you find things outside, don't use them.The frog needs caves or pipes to hide from the light.A large branch that goes up to the water is a good idea.The frog has a place to sit.
Step 7: The water should be kept between 70 and 80 F.
The ideal temperature is 25 C.A tank heater that warms the water will keep the frog happy and healthy.There are 2 main types of Heaters.The bottom of the tank is home to the submersible version.The heat rises from the tank.The other kind has a coil that sinks below the water at the top of the tank, but you have to turn it off before taking out water.It isn't as hot as it could be, but it's enough for your frog.You need an aquarium thermometer to make sure the tank isn't getting too warm.Even if you don't have a tank heater, it's a good idea to keep a Thermometer to make sure the Frogs are not getting too cold.Set the tank in a warm area to make sure the frog are happy.
Step 8: You can buy live food for your animals.
They prefer small, live prey, such as daphnia, mosquito larvae, black worms, bloodworms, and brine shrimp.Most pet stores have these foods, or you can order them online.Before giving food to your frog, rinse it in tap water.If you're feeding them to other fish in the tank, they may eat some fish flakes.If you don't want to use live food, you can feed them pellets made for African clawed frog.If you want to use frozen food, make sure it's thawable before adding it to the tank.
Step 9: Feed them all the food they can eat in half an hour.
The frog will eat the food in the water for 30 minutes.Take out any food that's left after the time is up.If you have other fish in the tank, make sure they are eating as well.They can be crowded out by fish.Make sure everyone is eating when the tank is full.If you have aggressive fish that want to eat the frog's food, you can buy sinking food for them.The fish and the frog will eat the same amount of food.
Step 10: To clean the tank, Siphon 10% of the water each week.
You can use a turkey baster.The turkey baster can be used to dispose of the water from the tank.You should replace the water with dechlorinated water.It's not always a good idea to replace the water completely, as it can shock the frog.You should not dump the water in the kitchen sink.Frogs need the water to stay alive, so don't take them out of it.It's better not to deal with them.They should be treated like you would fish.
Step 11: When you touch the tank, wash your hands thoroughly.
When you open the tank, the frog can carry the disease.If you mess with the tank, wash your hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.Everyone who comes into contact with the tank should do so as well.
Step 12: The frog needs to shed its skins.
Frogs will lose their skin.It's normal for them to look before they shed.They may eat the skin they have left.You can remove it from the tank with tongs if they don't.If the frog doesn't shed their skin, they may have a disease.
Step 13: Aquarium salt can be used to treat bloat and fungus.
There is a chance that your frog has a fungus.Frogs can look bloated, like they may explode, due to abacterial infections unrelated to fungus.Add 17 g of aquarium salt for each 4 gallons of water.Add it to the aquarium with a cup of dechlorinated water.If you notice a problem, talk to a doctor.If only one frog has a disease, move it to its own tank.Aim for a big tank.Only do this when the frog is sick, as they don't like salt.It should get rid of the fungus.Talk to your vet if it doesn't work out.It's a good idea to avoid fish fungal medicines.Toxic to frog, copper-based medications.Make sure the salt treatment is safe for your other fish by talking to your vet.
Step 14: Eggs can be moved to their own tanks.
Eggs need to be in their own tank if you want to raise them.Put the eggs in a tank with a turkey baster.The eggs will look small.You should prepare the new tank the same way you prepared your frog's, but keep in mind that each egg could become a frog, so you may want a bigger tank.The frog may eat them if you don't move them.When the tadpoles emerge, you can feed them live brine shrimp.