These frogs can be in a tank with fish but avoid putting them in with aggressive fish. For instance, Bettas can be good tank mates, but it depends on the Betta, as some of them are more aggressive than others; if you put a Betta in with these frogs, watch their behavior, particularly at meal time, to see if the Betta is bullying the frogs. [2] X Research source
Make sure to get a tank with a secure lid, as the frogs can jump out. [5] X Research source These frogs don’t need any special lighting for their tank, but they can handle special lighting if other fish in the tank need it.
Rinse the gravel until it runs clean before putting it in your tank.
You can find complete water conditioners at most pet stores or online. These conditioners remove chlorine, chloramine, and even heavy metals that could harm your frogs. Make sure to leave enough room at the top of the tank for the frogs to surface and get air. About 2 inches (5. 1 cm) is fine. [8] X Research source
However, the tank shouldn’t have strong currents, as the frogs cannot swim that well. You should be able to tell once you set the tank up. If the frogs seem to have trouble swimming, you may need to turn the filtration system down. [10] X Research source
The frogs need space to hide from the light at times, which is why they need caves or PVC pipe. It’s also a good idea to have a large branch or structure that goes up to the surface of the water. That gives the frogs a place to sit when they’re breathing air.
Heaters come in 2 main varieties. One kind, the submersible version, sits along the bottom of the tank. It heats the tank evenly because heat rises from it. The other kind has coils that sink below the water at the top of the tank with controls on top of the water, but you must remember to turn it off before taking out water. It doesn’t heat the water as evenly, but it should be sufficient for your frogs. With a tank heater, you also need an aquarium thermometer so you can monitor the temperature and ensure it’s not getting too warm. It’s also a good idea to have a thermometer even if you don’t have a tank heater to make sure the frogs aren’t getting too cold. [13] X Research source If you don’t buy a heater, set the tank in a warm area to make sure these frogs are happy.
They may also eat some fish flakes if you’re feeding them to other fish in the tank. If you don’t want to use live food, you can try feeding them pellets made for African clawed frogs. [15] X Research source Alternatively, you can use frozen food, but make sure it’s thawed before adding it to the tank.
Make sure that if you have other fish in the tank, the frogs are eating as well. Sometimes they can be crowded out by aggressive fish. Watch the tank when its feeding time to make sure everyone is eating. If you have aggressive fish who want to eat the frogs’ food, try buying sinking food for the frogs, such as sinking shrimp pellets. The fish will take the food at the top, while the frogs will eat the food at the bottom. [17] X Research source
Don’t dump the water in your kitchen sink, as it could spread bacteria around. Don’t take the frogs out of the water, as they need the water to stay alive. In fact, it’s better not to handle them at all. Treat them as you would fish. [19] X Research source
Make sure everyone who comes into contact with the tank does so as well.
If the frog still looks white after shedding their skin, your frog may have a fungus.
If you notice fungus or bacterial infections, talk to a veterinarian before treating your frogs. If only one frog has a fungal infection, move it to its own tank to treat it. Aim for as big a tank as you can manage. Only do this when the frogs have fungus or bloat, as they are not that fond of the salt. However, it should get rid of the fungus. If it doesn’t, talk to your vet. Avoid fish fungal medicines, as it can harm frogs. Copper-based medications, especially, are toxic to frogs. Check with your vet to make sure the salt treatment is safe for your other fish.
If you don’t move them, the frogs may eat them. You can feed live, baby brine shrimp to the tadpoles when they emerge.
