African Dwarf Frog Care Sheet African Dwarf Frog – Hymenchirus curtipes / boettgeri
Main Information: African dwarf frogs originated in the rivers and streams of central Africa. These amphibians never need to leave the water and they can kept with larger community fishes. Average size: 2 ½ inches long Life span: up to 5 years Feeding: African dwarf frogs are meat eaters. You can feed your frog thawed frozen blood worms or brine shrimp. Frog and Tadpole pellets are also a good choice. Avoid Freeze dried foods or hard pellets that can cause blockages. Feed them once a day or 2 small meals a day. Just enough to see their belly bulge a little. It won't hurt your adult frog to skip a day but young frogs should be fed every day. They're bottom feeders and will root around looking food. Housing: African dwarf frogs should be kept in aquarium with a secure cover to prevent jumping out the water. Too strong of an intake can suck up their little flippers. Too strong a current may prevent then from getting to the top for air. Ideally it should be between 12-18" high. Any taller your frog might have trouble getting to the top for air before tiring out. A lid is a must. They're great escape artists and can squeeze through a tiny space. Avoid gravel that can fit in their mouth or has sharp edges. Small smooth river rock works well. Plastic, silk or live plants will make your tank look nice and give your ADF a place to hide. A cave is a nice addition, again, make sure it doesn't have sharp edges. Only use aquarium safe products and make sure any holes are large enough for the frog to swim through. A stuck frog will drown. The water temperature should range from 72° to 82° F. Per frog you should use 2,5 to 3 gallons of water.
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