African Clawed Frog Care Guide

[@rougesunset]

My two guys are so goofy. Yes they use their claws to "shovel" food into their mouths... but sometimes that also includes chomping down on their own arms! Spent about 10 minutes pleading with one of my guys to spit out his own hand.

[@TropicalFishGuy]

That’s so funny! Thanks for sharing!

[@darricaortiz2702]

I’ve had my two albino frogs for two years now. They are my babies! I’ve owned fish for most of my life and decided to try my hand at these guys and I now prefer them over any of the fish I’ve ever had. I hope they live to see 20 or 30 years!

[@trikuuwu6569]

How many gallons do you recommend per Frog?

[@forg0tten]

I have a colony of dwarf frogs and today when I was at the pet store I saw a clawed frog and fell in love. Came here on my quest for information. Thank you for the video.

[@leeleesscales266]

I've wanted one for some time now and my local fish store finally has some in stock so I came to research more before my final decision. Very informative! 😊

[@mattohara4505]

Definitely worth the purchase (:

[@leeleesscales266]

@@mattohara4505 I bought some. I got a couple albino's and you're right, they definitely were worth it. 😁

[@larrykoopa64dshacker64]

@@leeleesscales266 I'm glad they're worth it for you. I've had African Clawed Frogs long ago, but they didn't live long because either they always got sick in some way, or the last one I had died which was my fault because my brother asked me if I wanted to see his live stream and I agreed to that, so I was focused on my PC viewing his stream and wasn't there to make sure the cats didn't mess anything up and the cats knocked the dusty light into the water and it killed her. I can't get over how stupid and irresponsible I was given I made that decision KNOWING the cats were curious about my frog, and I've been thinking about trying again and being more responsible this time than I was before. My last one died just under 5 years old, which is so young for an African Clawed Frog, and it was my fault :(

[@bethkitchens2505]

My African clawfoot frogs are 22 years old

[@ShannonSonoras]

Thanks tropical fish guy!

[@sheronkatiefisher]

Did you know that the African elbino clawed frogs regurgitate the skeleton of a fish in mint condition, it’s perfect structure, flawless! Astragalus out of the ordinary.

[@emulyrose5353]

I didn't know that I've been feeding mine guppy fry I'll have to look around the tank 😂

[@TropicalFishGuy]

I had no idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@sheronkatiefisher]

@@TropicalFishGuy You guys are great

[@Awmaynor]

I got my ACF today! He is an albino juvenile. I love him! ❤

[@TropicalFishGuy]

They are wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@emilynorth6068]

My friend is surrendering hers to me and I’m kinda scared because I’ve never done this before and this video is a really good introduction so thank you!! Xxx

[@DianaLSmith]

I just got a ACF by mistake thought he was a ADF. But it’s so cute. Learning about it. In a 16 gallon with 2 loaches so far. A lot to learn 😊 thanks looking forward to info.

[@TropicalFishGuy]

They are very cool and live a long time! Thanks for sharing!

[@Understandable-z2k]

Thank you. I'm going to take my bettas and dwarfs from my 20 to my 10. And get 2 Claws for my 20 tank. I have kept bettas and always had swampy/clean aesthetic, last year started getting dwarfs and they remind me so much of my bearded dragon with their 1 IQ ha. Definitely love the idea of a frog duo tank.

[@TropicalFishGuy]

@@Understandable-z2k thanks for sharing!

[@connie6705]

Very informative! They will eat a fish same size as them, whole! I learned the hard way at the expense of two female bettas. This was years ago. My female African clawed frog was still growing, so not full size yet that’s why she was in with them. Unfortunately I thought it was safe. You also want to make sure the fish that are with them are not only larger but fast. Because they really do go after anything within range that moves.

[@TropicalFishGuy]

Great advice! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@connie6705]

@@TropicalFishGuy absolutely, I just wanted to share my experience. You share great informative videos!

[@tabora_]

100% I have unfortunately lost too many baby frogs from my adults, I dont even buy them anymore. And even ember tetras. Went from 4 to 1

[@RoeJogan]

In the 80s when I was younger I didnt know too much... and ended up seeing my African clawed frog smoking a full sized fire newt like it was a cigar

[@tonystark4709]

Wow ! “ Same size “

[@KeithCross-y7w]

Great video man!

[@TropicalFishGuy]

@@KeithCross-y7w thanks so much!

[@tonystark4709]

Very very detailed info !! Thanks of all the video’s I’ve seen on these guys yours was definitely the most informative 👍🏾👍🏾

[@KaylenGreyvenstein]

Just found one im my office at work not even close to fresh water i have never seen one before but google help me out i put it in water shame is was so dry he is so cute im getting a tank tommorow and keeping him

[@conicalgimm410]

Thinking about getting 2-3 of them and this was very helpful thank you

[@VinylUnboxings]

I’d recommend grounds of 25-30

[@maurofc85]

I got my first clawed frog recently. Very informative!

[@sarahroberts6545]

Brilliant video

[@happydread7147]

Wow... Thirty years...? So I went to my local fish store two days ago to buy some shrimp to put in with my betta... I came home with a little frog, only about 2 cm head to toe... I asked the guy in the shop how big he'll get, he said not much bigger as he's a dwarf frog... Will he be ok with a betta, I asked... Should be, he said... Asked what he ate to make sure I had food for him or if I'd need to buy something else, and brought him home... Took a look at "dwarf frogs" to see if any kinda special care he needs and learned that dwarf frogs have webbed front feet as well as back, whereas clawed frogs only have webbed back feet... I thought sure Mr. Flintstone doesn't have webbed front feet... Went to check, and no, he doesn't... He has claws... He's also not shy... At all... He seems to like his food too, tho he hasn't eaten any of the shrimp... Yet... They're about half his size so far, but after seeing this vid and reading some of the comments, I think I'd better change it up a bit soon as it looks like we're gonna be friends for a long time!

[@JoesMother69]

How is he doing now?

[@reprehensiblereptile187]

Great video, very informative for the novice with frogs! This is one of my favourite tank additions! Along with Giant Danios and Giant Dojo loach it's an active tank, and very entertaining. The Dojo, and the clawed frog will come in your hand to feed! Of course you want to have clean hands as well. My tank community 50 gal: Giant Danios (6) Bala Shark (2) Giant Dojo Loach Pleco Giant Gourami Gold (2) Zebra Danios (4) small, yes, but fast and attentive enough to keep out of the frogs diet! Black Clawed African Frog I know seems like an odd compatibility, but it works! The most important thing is to have a nice tight lid, oxygen exchange is a problem, but I use live plants, and they thrive! The frogs WILL jump out if they can!

[@zackcraft7204]

Great video. I just got my first frogs (land frogs) and probably won't ever get one of these but i saw them online and was interested in learning about them

[@wublinax8865]

where did you get that claw frog

[@TropicalFishGuy]

Pet Supplies Plus. They sold it as a dwarf frog. Not!

[@wublinax8865]

@ I have an African dwarf frog

[@wublinax8865]

@ they can be with bala sharks

[@wublinax8865]

@@TropicalFishGuy im sub to you

[@wublinax8865]

i have 3 tiger i mean 4 tigerbarbs

[@elshmune917]

O WoW loved this video..I don't have a pet shop close by , so I need to make my own food for my 2 frogs. Hi out of Malawi.

[@Pudgymami]

awesome video, learned alot, thanks!

[@TropicalFishGuy]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@phoenixmercierviola]

i have 2 one is albino acf and one is dark western clawed frog and they are so cute i hope they live for a long time!!

[@Chloe-ll4bt]

how can you tell the difference between the acf and the western clawed frog? I have a clawed frog and I can’t figure out what they might be.

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

Are these illegal to keep in certain states such as Washington? I read online that they are. Also, can they be kept with other fish? Such as community fish? (Just watching the video)

[@TropicalFishGuy]

They are illegal in some states since they are predatory. No, they should not be kept with community fish. They will eat them. You might want to look at dwarf frogs. They look similar but stay small and would be good for some community fish. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

@@TropicalFishGuy I saw someone was selling them but I live in Washington so I can’t keep them. I used to have dwarf frogs so I’ll get a couple of those instead. Thank you 😊

[@megdhd]

Thank you

[@JacobOfJesus]

Wonderful video very informative! One thing I wanted to mention, in general they do prefer to have easy access to the air for breathing purposes, so I've learned it's better to keep the water 12 inches deep, or less. I know this isn't always easy to do, especially with the type of tank you have him in, but just keep in mind they love to come to the surface and breath, resting while they do this. Also, they do prefer 70-72 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature starts approaching 75degrees or higher they are not going to thrive. Again thanks so much for your videos!

[@providedjoker2649]

Great video….quick question….can they be kept in a 90 gallon tank?

[@TropicalFishGuy]

I would think so. If it’s the tall tank, I’d put something like floating plants or some decoration so the frog can hang out at the top.

[@skyetati3722]

I have an African Clawed Frog who is called Toady - he is practically a family heirloom at this point, being approximately a year older than myself (and I'm gonna be 27 this year). I love your video, really informative! I was wondering, how would you go about introducing a female? When I was a child, we introduced a younger albino (likely male?) who I believe sadly succumbed to Toady as an overnight snack, as we could never locate it after one night. I'm tempted to find Toady some companionship, but have lots of questions. He is in his ripe old years, I know life expectancy for African Clawed Frogs is around 30 years in captivity. Would he still be fertile at his age? As he has been a solo frog apart from the aforementioned incident, would it be upsetting to him to suddenly be introduced to a beautiful big froggy lady? And I'm 100% scared that if I did introduce him a new lady friend that his karma might catch up with him and he be eaten himself 😬😳 I wouldn't want to ruin what he's got going after being with my family for so long, so this is something I'm not looking to rush into, but the idea that he might be able to have some company and maybe even romance in his last years is something I'm considering. If Toady had children, it means a part of him will always be with us, as he has literally always been with me as long as I have been alive, and I can't imagine life without him. Anyways, sorry for the long message! I hope you are doing well and your frogs are too! 😁🐸

[@shanelowe3902]

Good info, thanks!

[@A1Bokeh]

I have one it's so funny to watch him shovel food in his mouth and he will eat a whole cube of blood worms lol its pretty funny

[@TropicalFishGuy]

They’re awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@mattohara4505]

Love the video!!!!

[@TropicalFishGuy]

Thanks so much!

[@edbrown3348]

I watched your video why waiting in a doctor's office. Very informative. I have one albino femald adult african clawed frog. I am looking for a natural female adult african clawed frog. Any suggestions?

[@jans3130]

nice video 👍🏻🤩

[@Rickolo]

Bobby??

[@henleystreetwalsh]

Wish I had seen the years ago. We had two frogs female frogs that lived 16 years in a two gallon tank with no filter.

[@VinylUnboxings]

Bro lmao

[@ashcudii]

that sounds like a miserable life

[@tabora_]

........that was just plain ignorance, I do have to say. Nothing should live in a 2gal

[@rolandospencer3674]

It's amazing what these frogs can endure. My uncle had one in a bowl that he never cleaned for like 2 months till I got him to give em to me. Raised it out in a 2 gallon for a bit then transferred him to a 15 gallon once he got a bit bigger and more healthy. Btw we all make mistakes, so as long as you learned from your experience, I see this as a good thing.

[@marcsoto3341]

Caught one of these and 6 California tree frogs in my pool that had turned green for a while, I later found another clawed frog in my pool skimmer. I guess they are now wild in Southern California.

[@zhawkruns4ever316]

Is there anywhere I can order these online? My local pet stores will not be getting them anytime soon.

[@FloraTingler]

I’m needing some advice when it comes to tank setup. I’m not sure what decor is safest for my frog. He needs something to sit underneath, as well as some fake plants. If you could recommend what has worked for you that would be great

[@Frogman1105]

I have one in my aquarium with no heater, I noticed he doesn’t really move much I’m guessing maybe because the water is cold ? Do you think by adding a heater he would move more ?

[@rottiemomx3]

I have a 55 gallon and 4 african clawed frogs that will be going in once cycled. Can I put my 3 s- 3spotted blue gouramis with them? They are peaceful and shy. Ty!

[@TheWarriorbrood]

When I was a kid, I got Grow a Frog kit. But the tadpole died because Grow a Frog killed many a frog. Now That I am older, I've been wanting to try and get one. Hopefully I'll get one some day soon. I did have a question, does yours stay active most of the day?

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

great vid

[@cooliipie]

Awesome animal

[@TropicalFishGuy]

I love em

[@sarahroberts6545]

I have kept tropical fish and frogs for 40 years I love my african clawed frog had a female called her Clarice for almost 10 years I now have Buffalo he's about 5

[@Decster4everer]

Thanks for sharing. I have two covered tanks and my cats LOVE watching. Everyone stays safe and I swear that some of them taunt the cats..

[@TropicalFishGuy]

They have great personalities!

[@redscribbler7064]

How often should you do a water change in a ACF tank??

[@tabora_]

Once a week for just about anything ((: maybe once every 2 if everything looks good

[@darricaortiz2702]

I do a once monthly full water change but also a weekly 25% change. They produce a lot of ammonia so this helps cut those levels down. 😊

[@rolandospencer3674]

If you don't have a filter a water change twice every week will do.

[@brennoncantrell5867]

Just got the clawed frog for my 55 gallon standard rectangle tank like yours. I worry about my gravel being too small now though after watching your video. But the tank is already well established and the natural decor I have it would be a drastic redo for me and I’m not comfortable doing that.. what do you recommend?

[@kimberlyvito186]

Hi, I loved your video! I have a one-year-old male African Clawed frog that I am worried about he hasn't got the black markings under his front arms where a male adult normally gets? He is small for his age not as hearty as he should be not sure if I am doing something wrong? I had them years ago which thrive for 8 years or so.

[@gsthenelipottreehuger7755]

Is it safe to add wild African clawed frogs to my fishtank with other fish

[@TropicalFishGuy]

Depending on the size of your fish. If they are too small they will get eaten.

[@Jas_-oe2gj]

Can they live with dwarf frogs?

[@TropicalFishGuy]

No, the dwarfs will be eaten eventually.

[@landminedj]

How much and how often do you feed the frog pellets? I'm worried about giving too much or too little

[@sethw9512]

They should be fed around 5 times a week, i feed mine every other day and mine is 11, i recommend feeding them blood worms or shrimp

[@mraquaticnews5676]

Cool 🤘

[@TropicalFishGuy]

Thanks!

[@averieschaffer9583]

A little nervous, I just got two the other day and did not realize they’ll eat my fish and I have them in a tank full of platties and guppies, just ordered everything I need to set up my 20 gal so hopefully that all comes in soon

[@heididriver2635]

Question...I have an Albino clawed frog...Can Albino mate with regular African clawed frogs?

[@sethw9512]

Yes

[@highlandfarm]

My frog is 27 years old!

[@kathrynrichardson9713]

"Mine" is 27 years old too! Actually, he is my 32 year old son's. I am just raising my grand-frog.

[@oliviad445]

can 2 live together? the lab at my school needed people to adopt them since they dont need them anymore and i was planning on having 2 in a 25-30 gallons

[@ashcudii]

hey! i was gifted two albino ACF having no clue what their gender was. after watching this i assume theyre females since theyre pretty big. they hump each other quite a lot but no babies and they seem to comfort each other ahaha. hope this helps

[@ryleeroo]

Yes, multiple can live together.

[@jackshepherd8613]

Iv got an albino one I adopted him off a friend the kids love him but he’s eaten all my plattys I had 15 now I have 2 left plus my plec mines only 4 they life on average of 18 years

[@TreadingtheBorderlands]

Have any tips for two African claw and one male eats all the food and is obsese I think

[@VinylUnboxings]

I’d recommend a frog treadmill

[@irismunoz6449]

I bought my frog 4 years ago..pet store thought it was a dwarf male, did some research lol its a fat female clawed frog lol stuck on her original name Big Ed 😅 thriving well with my Mbuna cichlid

[@Maddy.xx1]

I hope you see this comment. I just got this frog from my sister she never took care of him and now I have him I got those veggie food things but I don’t know how much to give. His tank is 20 gallon I’m trying my best but I’m stressing and nothing is telling me what to do. Even when I put the food he never seems to eat it just jumps around and never eats it I watched him for 2 hours after I gave him the food he hasn’t eaten any please help I’m really wanting him to stay healthy.

[@bethkitchens2505]

My African clawfoot are 22 years old

[@TropicalFishGuy]

Wow! That is Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@kianbrody6261]

i have 14 clawed frogs and i just want to know how many earthworms they eat and i didnt put much water is that ok and i also dont have any type of water pump

[@AspienPadda]

Mine's name is Basket

[@emulyrose5353]

My frog is named Sashimi bc he looks like raw chicken lol

[@sheronkatiefisher]

Try feeding your African albino clawed frog lunar moths

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

I used to have some. I like them because they look so strange. Unfortunately, they and my bullfrogs got killed when my mom did a bug bomb while i was at school.

[@RicosBettaWorld]

Is your frog in the video a male or female?

[@TropicalFishGuy]

I really don’t know.

[@petercho8910]

The water is too high for the frog could drown.

[@Desttoaster]

i have 2 clawed frogs theyre my homies

[@angelinaschmidt34]

I just got a really big one today for free!

[@fishman245]

My claw frog ate my albino rainbow shark and the red tail was stickin outa her mouth. Be careful with that redtail in there.

[@TropicalFishGuy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@VinylUnboxings]

My friend has two frogs named Hillary Clinton and John McCain and they live in an unfiltered tank and have for literally like 10 years

[@Doc_-_Savage_1]

If you're gonna keep BACF, you need a TIGHT hood. They are escape artists. And nothing is worse than a jerked BACF. You CAN handle them, in the tank. Use hand sanitizer, then soap real good with anitbac soap first! Enjoy, they also like Mickey's beer bottles!

[@gamerrex953]

Will he be fin with my corys and parrtor fish will he be find in my 20 gal

[@TropicalFishGuy]

I think the Parrot Fish will go after him.