I have a 5 gal hex with an activated carbon filter and a bio-wheel. I have 3 medium and 2 small artificial plants, a small cave in it. I have two goldfish and just added two ADF's. They all seem to get along ok, although I have read conflicting information about housing the two together. The main problem I seem to be having is that I am feeding my ADF's freeze dried bloodworms, (it is a 2 hour drive one way for me to obtain frozen ones) and although goldfish are supposed to be vegans they are eating most of the bloodworms before the frogs can. I have tried distracting them with flakes and sinking pellets but since the bloodworms have to resorb water before they sink, the goldies get most of it. I don't want to overfeed and pollute my tank, since my filter is low current so as not to hurt my froggies. Any suggestions?
African dwarf frogs
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I have to hand feed mine freeze dried bloodworm. I use plastic tweezers to feed mine. I take a plastic cup take some water out of the tank then soak the blood worms for about 30 seconds to a minute the take the tweezers and squeeze one put it in front of his face and he grabs them and then I let and repeat till his belly looks full.
theres also a good FAQ on ADF on the site is a sticky
theres also a good FAQ on ADF on the site is a sticky
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well, for starters goldfish do not belong in a 5 gallon tank. Have you read the goldfish and ADF FAQs here?
for ADFs: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?t=23215
Godlfish: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28247
for ADFs: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?t=23215
Godlfish: http://www.myfishtank.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28247
Yes I have. I know that they will have to be moved eventually, right now they are both only about 2 inches long. I can't get a bigger tank right now, so I am trying to keep all of them as comfy as possible for the next week or so. I plan on moving the fish and leaving the ADF's in the 5 gal. So......do you have any suggestions for feeding my frogs?
Vegetarians, so the first ingredient should be vegetable-based. Par-broiled lettus, cucumber, zuchinni, even peas are a favourite treat for goldies. Flaked foods are fine, just don't overfeed goldfish. They always act hungry, so just regulate feeding twice a day. (from goldfish FAQ on this site)
They aren't?
They aren't?
The ADF FAQ says they are ok at 70-82 D, and the goldfish FAQ says they are good at room temp or below. I don't have a heater in the tank but I keep my house at about 76, the water stays at 75-76. Does that sound ok? I'm super new at this so I don't want to do anything to hurt them....I know I need to give the goldies a bigger tank but I can't at the moment....when I do move them....should I cycle the tank or will they be ok with a dechlorinator?
Yeah, I know I need a 20 gal at least. I just wasn't sure whether I needed to cycle it or if I could change out the bio wheel and some of the old tank gravel, add a dechlorinator and that would be enough, or if I have to do a complete cycle...I want to get the goldies out soon cuz they are pretty cramped....(I didn't plan on getting them.....my daughter brought them home from the fair...lol)
The frogs will most likely die from a fungus being kept with poopers like goldfish.I would recommend daily water changes until the fish are moved. Goldfish need 20 gal for one and an extra 10 gal for all others.The Adfs should have meaty foods like brine shrimp and blood worms. They will eat flake food but won`t thrive well on it. The also prefer a sandy bottom because of the way the dive to the bottom after going up for air. The`ll compete with the fish for food because goldfish are omniverous and aggressive feeders.