Hiah,
Well, first off, I am glad you are willing to take proper care of these little guys.
The kits make me rather sad for the poor frogs..
I recommend against freeze-dried blood worms... many sites say these are actually not good for African Dwarf Frogs as they can actually cause intenstinal blockage in these little guys. I recommend fozen bloodworms or live brine shrimp. . I have 4 ADF, and then are fed entirely on frozen blooworms, a few every day or every other day - and they are all quite healthy, 2 of them are a year & a half old so far & thriving.
Another reason for frozen over freezedried is that they do not have great eye sight or hunting skills.. the vibrant colour of the frozen bloodworms is easier for them to notice..
I would say should be fed every day or every second day, not twice a week. I imagine the kit's statement that they only need a pellet 2/week is the way they keep their promise that the frogs will not outgrow the too-small tank - because they are kept malnourished and cannot grow to proper size. They will get to be about twice their current size in proper conditions. They also do like to move about so I would say a 5-gallon is smallest tank they should be kept in..
Also, while ADF are fine in a community tank (mine are), I also suggest against putting them with goldies, I think they may just get eaten or nibbled on.. also.. they should be kept in warmer water than goldies ussually are (76-78 ish)..
I wish you luck with them, these are adorable little pets ^_^ Good on your for saving them and working on a better home!
Well, first off, I am glad you are willing to take proper care of these little guys.
The kits make me rather sad for the poor frogs..I recommend against freeze-dried blood worms... many sites say these are actually not good for African Dwarf Frogs as they can actually cause intenstinal blockage in these little guys. I recommend fozen bloodworms or live brine shrimp. . I have 4 ADF, and then are fed entirely on frozen blooworms, a few every day or every other day - and they are all quite healthy, 2 of them are a year & a half old so far & thriving.
Another reason for frozen over freezedried is that they do not have great eye sight or hunting skills.. the vibrant colour of the frozen bloodworms is easier for them to notice..
I would say should be fed every day or every second day, not twice a week. I imagine the kit's statement that they only need a pellet 2/week is the way they keep their promise that the frogs will not outgrow the too-small tank - because they are kept malnourished and cannot grow to proper size. They will get to be about twice their current size in proper conditions. They also do like to move about so I would say a 5-gallon is smallest tank they should be kept in..
Also, while ADF are fine in a community tank (mine are), I also suggest against putting them with goldies, I think they may just get eaten or nibbled on.. also.. they should be kept in warmer water than goldies ussually are (76-78 ish)..
I wish you luck with them, these are adorable little pets ^_^ Good on your for saving them and working on a better home!
