Feeding African Dwarf Frogs : Community Aquarium

[@probablyabouttoargue3264]

“Steady your frog” Frog: I don’t wanna be steadied

[@alyssa0411]

Those little frogs make great tank mates with Kuhli Loaches. The two of them together is really funny. They often snuggle together and play in the bubbles from my air stone.

[@naturedo2]

aww that sounds great! I've never kept loaches... yet.

[@kwenalps]

those red faced frogs have a lot of personality lol

[@victoriasrandomstuff]

What a fun tank! Loved the cory kisses.

[@Christian-cw9mp]

We have cories and adf's. One 10gal has 6 cories and 3 adf. The other 10gal has 3 glass catfish, 7 cories, and 4 adf. I alternate 3 frozen blood worms cubes and 3 brine shrimp cubes on Mon, Wed, Fri. Everybody gets as much as they want. Nobody takes more than anybody else. First tank is 3 pandas and 3 albino. Second tank is 4 different sterbai combinations, 2 bronze, 1 peppered. There are 3 skunk cories waiting for me if I want them. The frogs and the cories get along great. The cories sniff the frogs for algae all the time. The frogs seem to like their backrubs. Haha. Sometimes I will find a frog being a frog blanket to a cory. The cories don't mind the cuddles. I love frogs and cories so much.

[@kenc9236]

Enjoyable video with the music with all the fish and of course the frogs.

[@voz5585]

I just bought these guys today yay! Party in my community tank too! Your music choice really is a vibe here :)

[@naturedo2]

Brilliant! In a few days they'll be waiting at the front... once they learn that you're offering juicy worms :D

[@voz5585]

@@naturedo2 I have bad news to share about my 2 ADFs-1 was missing today & the 2nd one was hanging out all day at the surface. Today is barely day 2. I later noticed tonight that one of my goldfish was sucking on its 🦵 and yanked it under. It happened so quick I didn’t get a chance to pick up my tool to save this guy. He died so quickly. Within like 30 seconds. Had all his limbs out in that zen pose & his tiny hands were shaking really quick then he died. He didn’t even try to swim up after he got pulled down idk why. 🪦 it was very sad 😢 I’m probably too traumatized to try again especially while my goldfish is still in there-would recommend ADFs for a tank w/ smaller mouthed fishies maybe. I’m assuming the 1st missing ADF was also murdered by my goldfish.

[@greyb3659]

@@voz5585 I wouldn't house ADFs with any other fish period, unless you put nerite snails or other smaller snail species with them. They tend not to mess with snails and think they are just pebbles or rocks. If you house them with smaller species of shrimp such as cherry shrimp, you may find all your shrimp eaten. If you do house your froggies with fish, make sure the fish are the same size or smaller than them. Larger fish may try to eat the frogs (as seen in this situation), or the frogs will try to eat the smaller fish

[@JaceBell]

They eat small snails.

[@BB-pt9hv]

I try not to touch them with my hands or net, but I take a turkey baster and suck up the thawed food then start shooting it everywhere in the tank lol they clue in that its feeding time and swim to the center then I just take some more food and baste it right in front of their mouths,bit works pretty well too :) They also go around picking up scraps after they must smell them

[@chihuahuasandgeckos]

Thanks for this! I have some greedy fish in my tank that’ll love to steal all the food if they can.. I plan to upgrade my community tank to a much larger tank for more room, and plan to have dwarf frogs. I’ll definitely feed them like this to make sure they get the food they need. Thanks!

[@vicycross6037]

I just got two little froggos today. It's a planted dirt tank with seed shrimp and scuds. Within the first 2min the little dudes were chowing down on the scuds. I'll try feeding them worms next! :) Very funny video--thanks for sharing!

[@naturedo2]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck with your new froggy friends :)

[@hardybryan]

I keep mine with slow eating fish and inverts. I put in a feeding tube and it works great. They get the scent while the food is defrosting and/or sinking and when they get to it, it's still falling so they go right after it.

[@nightlightabcd]

I've got two of them with other fish in a ten gallon tank and I have never fed the frogs, nor have I ever seen them eat but I've had them for over a year now and they are doing just fine, so apparently, they eat what the fish don't eat!

[@livencali1]

Great to know 👍🏻 👌

[@livencali1]

Wow! This is baby like feeding. No wonder you get attached to them.

[@tallioon9734]

No idea what it is about fish but for some reason I find them really fun to watch.

[@kenjiro2676]

I’m in 2 ADF groups and they suggest against blood worms, it’s known there to cause bloat. They do love mysis shrimp though!

[@tabora_]

mine do not bloat, you can try live bloodworms. they work for mine as well

[@AQUADANUK]

Bloat is always wat people say they bloat on the left side it’s completely normal and how they store there food lol like a hamster in it’s cheeks

[@CJFishwhisperer]

Same with Bettas

[@markecgazda3880]

Very nice "wooden bridge" you have

[@naturedo2]

Thanks!

[@tracynix81]

I love your tank! What kind of fish is the red faced ones?

[@naturedo2]

Thanks! They are called rummy nose tetra :)

[@xhongxina286]

Rummy nose tetra are the best schoolers get them in a group 6 or more

[@mattmcd3290]

What's the secret to keeping plants like that? Very nice tank. TIA

[@naturedo2]

The video makes them look better than they are! Close up there's lots of algae unfortunately :D

[@Cloudgate567]

What substrate is this? Exactly, I love it.

[@naturedo2]

Hi, it's called pewter sand. It looks kind of grey in the bag.

[@dylanshort9534]

My adf's are savage they attack each other when eating the fish would be no competition😂

[@katiebug5273]

I love your tank!!!

[@naturedo2]

Thank you! :)

[@Edward-m7z]

Are these frogs alright with: guppies, platys, neon tetras, glowlight rasboras, betta fish and panda cories

[@naturedo2]

Not sure about betta fish because I've never tried but the other fish will be fine.

[@Bluelupus]

hello,if it african clawed frog, does it will eat tetra or guppy fish if i put them together in fish tank?

[@naturedo2]

The African "clawed" frog is a different species and will eat small fish. The African "dwarf" frog is safe with fish unless the fish is very small such as fry /juveniles.

[@Edward-m7z]

Do these little guys need something to sit on above the water?

[@naturedo2]

Hi, no they don't. They just shoot up to the surface for air every so often and dive back down quickly. They need to be under water all the time.

[@Stratiis]

What substrate do you use and how do you clean it?

[@naturedo2]

Aquarium sand is all, and a few areas of gravel on top. I hover a gravel vac over it, just close enough to take up any detritus but not too close that it takes up the sand.

[@aoaquatics4005]

I have a nano tank on my channel and was looking for something that can eat the peat snails. I heard African dwarf frog could work...

[@Aquafinity]

Awesome video!

[@markpurdie7608]

Great video i have 2 with 10 neon tetras & shrimp getting a bigger tank soon as im getting rummy nose they are great 👍

[@LeeDfined]

Interesting tank

[@soggyfries4347]

Always a party with some ADFs in your community.

[@analynncadena9571]

how often do you do this?

[@naturedo2]

About every 2 days :)

[@alex.x_x.]

My frogs won’t eat??? I’m not sure if they do when I’m not looking :(

[@GreciasWorld]

How many worms should I feed my frog? And how often?

[@naturedo2]

It depends on worm size. I've had small skinny worms and larger fatter ones. With the small ones at around 1 cm (third of an inch) I give around 10 worms, but larger worms at twice the size then maybe 4-5. I feed every 2-3 days :)

[@bartallen9203]

Can they live with shrimps?

[@naturedo2]

They will try and most likely succeed with baby ones. If there's a ton of plants for the shrimp to hide, it should be ok :)

[@trismama1290]

They will eat small shrimp

[@juupiissocool]

My 2 ate all my ghost shrimp lol.

[@etownsend82]

So inspired by your vid💕

[@naturedo2]

Thank you :)

[@Luwucifer5118]

Kind of want to add 2 African dwarf frogs into me 50 litre (roughly 13 gallon tank) I currently have 4 peppered cories in there, would I be over crowding the tank?

[@naturedo2]

Your tank won't be overcrowded with 2 frogs added. Enjoy them :)

[@katelynyu3206]

I just got two ADF's and quarantined them from the rest of my fish for a few days - after I incorporated them into a larger tank I realized that one of them is biting my plants and tearing off chunks. I don't know if he's eating the plants but I know it's not good... what should I do? Thanks!

[@naturedo2]

I've never seen my frogs do this, so really can't give you much advice! They will sometimes try out the greens I put in the tank for my otos (broccoli usually) but they never seem too bothered and prefer their worms. Are you definitely sure it's your frog? They don't have teeth and kind of suck in their food, so to tear a leaf would take some effort! The plants shouldn't harm your frog anyway.

[@katelynyu3206]

@@naturedo2 I'll keep a close eye on them for the next few days, thanks for your help!

[@aarona5351]

Once u have took a block of frozen blood worms, how long are they safe to eat for? How many worms roughly for each frog? How many times a day? Cheers

[@naturedo2]

Hi, in the past I saved what was left in the fridge to use next day, but a lot weren't looking great by then, so now I throw any left away. For feeding, I only feed every 2 to 3 days now and give about 3 clumps of worms on the end of the tweezers per frog. Be aware that they will eat forever, so you have to regulate it :)

[@aarona5351]

@@naturedo2 cheers

[@Gbee-cp2rg]

I chop the cubes into 4 quarters and bag each one in a ziplock in the freezer. That way, when you dissolve it, you aren’t throwing away so much unused food.

[@cashman1273]

I want a African door frog

[@georged822]

Hi what depth is the tank I’m thinking of getting a 30 gal that’s 16 inches deep and want African dwarf frogs

[@naturedo2]

Hi, it's 12 inches, but you should be ok at 16 inches :)

[@knivectsh]

How often with feeding

[@ThatOneMalaysianGuy]

Is that albino neon tetra?

[@naturedo2]

Yes!

[@itzmelynaction]

Question: What kind of blood worms pack did you get? Also, how often should you feed them blood worms?

[@Beelzebubby91]

They can have blood worms all the time or brine shrimp too. Feed them every second day and no food on weekends. That’s just my schedule and it’s worked so far.

[@itzmelynaction]

@@Beelzebubby91 That's nice. And also, is it okay for them to keep eating tadpole food their whole life or no?

[@Ts-fh4tk]

Hoe groot worden ze en hoe weet ik of het dwergjes zijn

[@Stratiis]

They stay around an inch. All feet are webbed on dwarf frogs unlike the bigger clawed frogs.

[@celgibson7219]

Cute video,, i have 2 frogs too:) got in 2 days im excited

[@II_soap_II]

I’m planning to get a 10 gallon tank and 2 African dwarf frogs but I don’t know what other community fish to add if it’s possible do you have any that you recommend or do I have to upgrade to a 15 gallon to have more

[@naturedo2]

Hi, you could add around 6 small peaceful fish (under 2 inches) in a 10 gallon, such as harlequin rasboras or neon tetras. If you go for a 15 gallon, then you could have an additional group of small corys (under 3 inches) like bronze, albino, panda. About 5 of them would be nice for some action at the bottom of the tank.

[@II_soap_II]

@@naturedo2 thanks for the help really exited to get the frogs

[@corganwampler2532]

I have 2 in my beta communty with 4 zebras 4 domation Molly's a Cory cat sum shrimp a 2 fancy tail Molly they all seem to live happy together with no issue!

[@guppyriella]

How often do you feed them? Also how many bloodworms should you give them when you feed them? Im getting some in a month

[@naturedo2]

Hi, I feed them every 2 to 3 days. I give them about 3 bunches of bloodworms on the end of the tweezers per feeding, but some get stolen so depending on how many are stolen, I have to give a bit more. But aim for about 3 bunches and you should be ok :)

[@guppyriella]

@@naturedo2 omg thank you! I saw something that says feed them daily when they're newly born, is that true?

[@naturedo2]

@@guppyriella Yes, when newly born and at tadpole stage they would need feeding everyday with a different food. As far as I know, it's very difficult to breed them though.

[@guppyriella]

@@naturedo2 ohhhhhhhhh ok so when you like go-to get them at a shop or something theyre not technically babies ok

[@naturedo2]

@@guppyriella No, I suppose they're teenagers but not sure :D

[@1989Kelsie]

I was thinking of getting some ADF. I phoned the shop for advice however as I have a cat fish in my tank and wasn't sure if this was safe. The guy at the shop said it should be fine. What do you think?

[@naturedo2]

Hi, I've only ever kept the small cory cats with frogs, so can't advise you if your catfish is bigger. I think with any larger fish there could be a chance of a frog meal.. but I'm only guessing.

[@Ed_313]

What size tank is this?

[@naturedo2]

Hi, it's 88 litres (23 gallons).

[@emanon888]

I just throw in the cubes and let them do it and it works fine

[@naturedo2]

I've never dared to do that because I don't really have enough fish and frogs to eat a whole cube and I'd worry about contaminating the water!

[@trier598]

If a fish or a frog eats frozen food, they can catch what we in DK calls "bugvattersot" which is deadly to all underwater animals. Humans wouldnt eat frozen food neither, so pour water and let it unfreeze for 10 minuts before feeding in the aquarium. Just a heads up from someone who have made that mistake:)

[@sancraft8718]

Fab video.

[@naturedo2]

Thanks :)

[@SwissFrogGuy]

I never dissolve the cubes first… just stick to the side!

[@Reign724]

What size tank do you have? I’m thinking of making my empty 55g a African dwarf frog community tank. Just wondering if it’ll be too deep for them

[@blakehaun972]

Me too!! Please help!! I love these little guys!! I don’t even want kids. Mine see exotic vets at Atrium animal hospital. I’ve heard they will be fine.... I want experienced African dwarf frog owners to help. what currents do they prefer and depth of water? For at least 10? I’ve heard it’s a gallon per frog. That seems crowded to me personally. ( I have 2 in a 5 gallon tank... for now) I also have a 50 gallon tank I plan on using for more frogs)

[@naturedo2]

Hi, my tank is 23 gallons but only 12 inches high. I think they do ok at 18 inches but the lower the better really.

[@naturedo2]

@@blakehaun972 Hi, I agree that 1 to 2 gallons per frog seems to be the recommended amount. I wouldn't like 5 in a 5 gallon either - maybe push it to 3 but no more. When you get to a bigger volume of water you can be more ambitious, just for the fact that a large water volume is easier to keep stable. As for current they don't like it too high. I have a bubbler in my tank and they struggle with that if they get caught in it, unlike the fish who like to play in it. As for the height of tank, the more shallow the better. Mine is 12 inches. Hope this helps :)

[@blakehaun972]

@@naturedo2 thank you soo much it does!!

[@Gbee-cp2rg]

I have mine in a 20-30 gallon (can’t remember which) “long” tank by Aqueon. They can swim up about 12” easily and get stronger with time. Mine have become little Olympic athletes with their swimming strength over about 6 months time. You might put them in a 55 but keep the water lower, that way they have lots of room to swim side to side and can reach the surface easily. Mine launch themselves toward the surface off of the bare bottom glass with no issue. Note: The glass may give them more of a boost from the launching surface than sand or gravel.

[@tallioon9734]

i really get into fish for some reason

[@moulterie]

how much u feed it a day

[@annabellerose678]

I’ve heard the frogs can ingest sand. I have sand in the bottom of my tank but want to add an ADF. Have you had any issues with the small substrate?

[@naturedo2]

Hi, no non at all and I've had them in the same tank for a few years now.

[@herbbot8241]

I had one of these frogs he was always too slow to get food, found him dead after a few months probably starved to death

[@lisamclean2352]

Then don't get them if you won't get off your ass and hand feed them.

[@voz5585]

I’d be concerned of Salmonella as they can have that. I’ll use my long tweezers. But wish I could interact that closely.

[@CJFishwhisperer]

😂 saying of the day “Steady your frog”. (But others are right, you shouldn’t touch them )

[@naturedo2]

I got a couple of new ADF's and they don't like being touched. It really surprised me because these 2 in the video had no problems with it (or from it). The new ones do look different to the originals though, with more pointed noses. I think there must be different species of ADF's even though I can't find any info, apart from the clawed type. So yeah... not all frogs want to be touched... and no frogs want to be steadied! 😉

[@livencali1]

This is when you realize how fish can be annoying, lol.

[@lotdebron6820]

i want some of these guys in my pal but dont wanna hand feed these guys

[@jocelynefrancom2503]

you really should stop touching your African dwarf frog. The oils in your hand is toxic for them.

[@naturedo2]

Hi, thanks for your comment. I always wash my hands (and arms!) with plain hot water before I put them in the tank - I don't use soap. Most times my frogs are at the front waiting, but when they aren't, I gently lift them into position. With the buoyancy of the water it means that I only have to lightly touch them. I think that because it's all done under water, the chance of any oils transferring to the frogs is very slim. I do understand what you're saying though and thank you for airing your concerns.

[@juliahaley8005]

I never knew that, I touch my African dwarf frogs and they’re fine. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@tegthepeanut]

@@juliahaley8005 I'm gonna get some but looking at videos you can harm them with the oils in your hands and they can give you samonila

[@akershartfamily7454]

I use curved 15 inch stainless steel jumbo tweezers. I wrapped non latex rubber band around about 4 inches from the end to keep the cube pinched. I feeds my 3 ADFs freeze dried worm cubes. They love them. It’s hilarious to watch them attack the cubes in a frenzy at dinner time. I tap on the glass with the tweezers and the jet on over. These tweezers work well in keeping me from submerging my hands into their tank.

[@DENMONKEY]

its certainly shit when your cheap fish steal all the food from your expensive ones :)

[@nicholaslau264]

musk and map turtle is not aggressive won’t eat frog

[@efremendez]

I ain't got time for all that!

[@chrisa.8175]

Putting your hand in a tank.. not good!!

[@kkcameron3093]

You the reason we got to sign a waiver to buy them 😭😂😭😂😭 you doing too much 🤦🏽‍♀️💁🏽‍♀️

[@shelleyreynolds5810]

The tank is lovely. It's just kinda grosse that you stick your hand in thier home.

[@CJFishwhisperer]

I’m thrilled that I just got some more ADF’s - 2 platinum & 1 gold plus some more Pygmy corydoras, 2 of which are albino! 🩷💜