African Dwarf Frogs do not like strong currents, as they prefer to lie motionless in the water, so you should not invest in a high-powered filter. Now I read about the turkey baster and maybe that’s where I went wrong?? If the female agrees, and is receptive to the males dance, she will swim to the surface of the tank and back, in a circular motion, releasing the eggs for the male to fertilise.As soon as the frogs have finished releasing the eggs, and sperm, they should be removed from the tank to ensure that none of the eggs are eaten. Knowing how to hide and having places to do it are matters of life and death for African dwarf frogs in the wild, and that need remains part of their behavior even when they live in a fish tank where there are no other animals looking to eat them. You should feed the frogs as much as they would happily eat, at least 3 times per week.When frogs are young (less than a year old), we recommend feeding them daily, but as they get older, once every two days is more than sufficient. They first became popular in the 1970s and have spread to the pet trade all over the world.African dwarf frogs are very active and rarely sit still for any period of time. I’m not sure if this is good for long term though.My frog just died and now I’m totally clueless. I keep trying to put in more dwarf frogs, but so far all 5 I've tried have expired. It is common in the pet trade and is often mistaken for the African clawed frog, a similar-looking frog in the same family.African dwarf frogs (Hymenochirus) are also known as dwarf clawed frogs.Their common name is obtained from their place of origin and the claws on their front legs. Instead, green frogs lie in wait to ambush their prey along the edges of the water. Initially, the small frogs should be fed microscopic protozoans if you want them to survive. They also should be kept in an enclosure with a secure cover to prevent escape and plenty of hiding spaces as in the wild they tend to be prey to a variety of animals and open spaces cause skittish behavior. It can be a good habit to actively feed the frogs with a turkey baster, or a pair of tongs.African Dwarf Frogs are passive eaters, so it’s a good idea to be as active as possible during the feeding time, to make sure they are taking enough in. I love sharing my tips and tricks to help make you a better fishkeeper, so stay updated by following us on Social Media!Their diets should also include a fish food that is designed for clawed or other carnivorous fish. When stationary, the African dwarf frog has been known to float in one spot, with its limbs completely outstretched, on the surface of the water. I have a male and female African frog and a pair of Cory cats and they seem to get along fine. African Dwarf frogs are brownish to olive green frogs that have distinctive black spots dotted across their bodies. However, you shouldn’t make this a frequent habit. It has one betta, one dwarf frog, and 3 ghost shrimp. A males will be extremely small, to invisible, where as a females will be noticeably bigger. These amphibians are not great swimmers, so water currents should be kept low and deep tanks may pose a challenge to their ability to breathe.
Pipidae have powerful legs for swimming and lunging after food. They also use the claws on their feet to tear pieces of large food. A mild current is best. I’ve seen them take on full-grown bettas before and win.
African dwarf frogs are commonly found as pets. While there are reports of more aggressive fish attacking African Dwarf Frogs, and sometimes the other way round, we have had no problem keeping them with aggressive fish such as Bettas or Cichlids.If you provide the frogs with plenty of hiding spaces, they should be fine with pretty much all fish. However, if you want to keep things on the safe side, then we don’t recommend keeping them with Plecos, Catfish, Bettas or Cichlids.Because of their poor eyesight, African Dwarf Frogs can often mistake the fins of fish for their food, and will latch on and drag the fish around aggressively. These creatures prefer eating near the bottom where their coloration blends with the mud and leaf litter and they can be safe from predators. ?I have a red crab in a Paludarium with my frogs. Get a bit crafty_& you’ll find a spot. If you are keeping them in a community tank, remember that they are carnivores and will eat small fry, if any of the other fish do give birth.Frogs work well with algae eating fish, and bottom dwellers, except for common plecos.