How to Care for Your Frog
Keep your frog in an aquarium that is either all water of part aquatic and part land., Consult with the retailer to determine what size tank your breed of frog requires., Add water and plants to your tank., Cover your aquarium tightly so frogs...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Keep your frog in an aquarium that is either all water of part aquatic and part land.
The type of aquarium you need depends on your breed of frog.
When you purchase your frog, ask if it is completely aquatic or not. -
Step 2: Consult with the retailer to determine what size tank your breed of frog requires.
Small frogs may need only a 1 gallon (3.8 L) tank while large frogs may need 10 gallons (37.9 L). , Consult with the store you buy the frog from as to what types of plants your breed of frog will be most comfortable with.
Avoid using gravel on the bottom of your tank, as some frogs will eat this and become sick. , A screen cover works best. ,, Make sure you find out what temperature your frog will be most comfortable in.
This may range from room temperature to 80 degrees. , Change water that is dirty, but try not to change relatively clean water too often as this may shock the frog.
Changing a portion of the water every three or four days is sufficient. , Large frogs may need baby mice.
Most frogs like food that moves.
Food can be supplemented with powdered vitamins.
The frog should eat all it needs in about 15 minutes.
Do not overfeed. , Red leg disease is common.
The frog's underside and legs turn red.
Contact your vet at any signs of illness. , Frogs also hibernate.
The frog may appear to be very still and may attempt to conceal itself.
Do not disturb your frog when it is hibernating.
If it is breathing, it is okay. , If your frog suddenly behaves differently, contact your vet. -
Step 3: Add water and plants to your tank.
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Step 4: Cover your aquarium tightly so frogs cannot escape
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Step 5: but make sure it is well ventilated.
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Step 6: Place your aquarium out of direct sun
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Step 7: drafts or extreme temperatures.
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Step 8: Maintain the recommended temperature for your frog using heat lamps and water heaters.
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Step 9: Make sure you give your frog water that has been dechlorinated.
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Step 10: Feed your frog crickets or other food recommended by the retailer
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Step 11: such as mealworms
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Step 12: insects and larvae.
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Step 13: Watch your frogs for signs of illness.
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Step 14: Recognize that frogs do molt
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Step 15: so do not take this as a sign of illness.
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Step 16: Talk to your vet or the person you purchase the frog from to get an idea as to what kind of behavior is normal for your frog.
Detailed Guide
The type of aquarium you need depends on your breed of frog.
When you purchase your frog, ask if it is completely aquatic or not.
Small frogs may need only a 1 gallon (3.8 L) tank while large frogs may need 10 gallons (37.9 L). , Consult with the store you buy the frog from as to what types of plants your breed of frog will be most comfortable with.
Avoid using gravel on the bottom of your tank, as some frogs will eat this and become sick. , A screen cover works best. ,, Make sure you find out what temperature your frog will be most comfortable in.
This may range from room temperature to 80 degrees. , Change water that is dirty, but try not to change relatively clean water too often as this may shock the frog.
Changing a portion of the water every three or four days is sufficient. , Large frogs may need baby mice.
Most frogs like food that moves.
Food can be supplemented with powdered vitamins.
The frog should eat all it needs in about 15 minutes.
Do not overfeed. , Red leg disease is common.
The frog's underside and legs turn red.
Contact your vet at any signs of illness. , Frogs also hibernate.
The frog may appear to be very still and may attempt to conceal itself.
Do not disturb your frog when it is hibernating.
If it is breathing, it is okay. , If your frog suddenly behaves differently, contact your vet.
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