Copper-based medications, especially, are toxic to frogs. Aquatic frogs prefer a water temperature around 78 ☏ (26 ☌). Avoid fish fungal medicines, as it can harm frogs. Keep the frogs comfortable by heating the water to at least 75 ☏ (24 ☌).However, it should get rid of the fungus. Only do this when the frogs have fungus or bloat, as they are not that fond of the salt.If only one frog has a fungal infection, move it to its own tank to treat it.If you notice fungus or bacterial infections, talk to a veterinarian before treating your frogs.Stir it into a cup of dechlorinated water before adding it to the aquarium to dissolve it. For either one, add 1 tablespoon (17 g) of aquarium salt per 4 gallons (15 L) of water. Also, frogs can look bloated, like they may explode, which is likely due to a bacterial infection unrelated to fungus. If your frogs have continually white skin, they likely have a fungus. Treat fungus and bloat with aquarium salt. If you don't buy a heater, set the tank in a warm area to make sure these frogs are happy.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. 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 doesn't heat the water as evenly, but it should be sufficient for your frogs. 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. After hours, please enjoy a previously recorded livestream segment. It heats the tank evenly because heat rises from it. Theres nothing like experiencing the National Aquarium firsthandbut our live cams are the next best thing Please note our cameras are only livestreaming during business hours. One kind, the submersible version, sits along the bottom of the tank. A tank heater that warms the water will go a long way to keeping these frogs happy and healthy. The ideal temperature for these frogs is 77 ☏ (25 ☌). It is also established in small pockets in the the South of England.Use a tank heater to keep the water between 70 and 80 ☏ (21 and 27 ☌). This frog is outlawed in some states (including Kentucky) of the USA due to the adult size they reach and being released into lakes and streams where they eat native wildlife. Alternatively treat your Clawed frog with Benzalkonium chloride to ensure any possible presence of this fungus is killed. Due to the high level of concern with this fungus destroying amphibians throughout the world, it is probably a responsible thing to add bleach to your waste water before discarding it to prevent this deadly fungus getting into your local water system. Special note It appears that this frog is often a carrier for the infectious Chytrid fungus and therefore the aquarium water can carry the fungus. Often they're sold as baby Dwarf African Frogs! Often sold in the albino form, the African Dwarf Frog does NOT occur in albino form. Whereas the dwarf frog has webbed fingers, the clawed frog has fingers without webbing. Identification A small African clawed frog can be differentiated from a dwarf African frog by its front limbs. It may escape from open top tanks or tanks with weak lids.
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It sheds its skin once a month and eats it. The male likes to sing when it is healthy. Besides devouring fish, it has been known to injure larger fish with its claws. Behaviour This frog, although normally inactive, can be extremely aggressive. Likes the company of others of its own kind. Environment Specifics It will uproot any plants in the aquarium, so potted plants are best. However, it can be trained to take food during the day. It uses its sense of vibration to find its food. This frog is mainly a night predator and is often inactive during the day. Like many aquarium inhabitants, it can be trained to take common foods such as pellets, however more uncommon foods (wafers, earthworms, grubs, small 'feeder' fish and invertebrates, et al.) will prove to be better for your frog. Do not feed frozen bloodworms too often, as this food is not rich in protein and may even be bad for it. Frozen Lancefish, raw freshwater fish flesh ( Tilapia for example) and earthworms are best foods. Diet Unlike the small Dwarf African Frog, the Clawed frog is a voracious predator, and will consume prey as large as small goldfish and crayfish. Should only be kept with large fish, as anything that can fit inside its cavernous mouth will end up there. Tank compatibility Spends the majority of its time on the bottom, but will come to the surface to eat.
Alternative names African Clawed Frog, ACF, Congo Frog, Aquatic Clawed Frog, Clawed African Frog, CAF, Common Plantanna, Golden Congo Frog, Jelly Bean Frog,Grow a Frog Sexing Mature male has black markings on the inside of his hands and arms.
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