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    Exclamation Stressed frog?

    I am not sure if one of my frogs is stressed or not. They have been swimming around at a near constant rate and have not rested. I would think it would be tank conditions, but the tankmate has been very relaxed.

    My positive guess is that she is a rapidly growing frog and may be trying to shed some skin.
    My negative guess is that she has not enough hiding space.

    Here is a video to show you what I mean:
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    Also the video is a little tinited. She doesn't look that pink in real life.
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    Cecil & Carlos, two active and growing little froglettes

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    Default Re: Stressed frog?

    1. Tank Size and volume of water in it (full, 1/2 filled, etc.)?
    20 gallon tank, nearly completely filled

    2. Number of inhabitants including all frogs and any fish?
    Two african clawed froglets

    3. Water source and any conditioner treatments?

    4. Water Temperature and how is it heated (if so)?
    No heating. Ranges from 68-74, typically at 70/72

    5. Water chemistry levels: pH; Ammonia (NH3); Nitrites (NO2); Nitrates (NO3)? Note that if you do not have test kits, most aquariums/pet shops will do complimentary tests if you take a clean water sample.
    Last check they were in good perimeters with everything. I double checked this morning and the water looked fine

    6. Describe any filter system including model and media?
    [/COLOR]Tetra Whisper Ex20. Comes with filter and bioscrubbers.

    7. Substrate type?
    No substrate, a bare-bottom tank.

    8. Tank set-up (plants (live or artificial), driftwood, hide outs and other decor? - How were things prepared prior to being put into the tank?
    Prior to the tank everything was rinsed and soaked in dechlorinated water. There is one artificial plant, three large river rocks, two small standing decor, one medium sized "broken vase" styled hide-out, and one large standing structure..

    9. Main frog staple food and any treats? How often you feed?
    Staple diet if reptomin. Occasional treats of Wardley shrimp sinking pellets.

    10. CA, vitamins, and any other additives used (how often)?
    None

    11. Lighting set-up and hours it's used?
    None

    12. When is the last time frog ate?
    They both ate yesterday

    13. Have you found poop lately?
    Yes

    14. A picture would be helpful including frog and tank (any including cell phone pics are fine).
    There is a video in the first post. I'll take a picture of the tank and frog and post it later.

    15. How old is the frog?
    Perhaps three months.

    16. How long have you owned him/her?
    Two months

    17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred?
    Captive bred

    18. Any medications in the water (treatment dosis and for how long)?
    Seachem Stability. They moved tanks and filters so I am using this product for two weeks. I've been using it for six days now. I also use Seachem Prime for water changes/conditioner.

    19. Any salt in water (how much)?
    None

    20. Is the tank kept in a high or low traffic area?
    Medium/low traffic area.

    21. Describe tank maintenance to include water changes, cleaning, media changes, etc.).
    Partial water changes every other day while the tank is building up it's biofilter. Daily cleaning up of excess food (if not already siphoned out). Monthly(is this best?) wipedown of decor and larger water change.
    ~children~
    Ксениа, a beautiful yet mischievous calico cat.
    Cecil & Carlos, two active and growing little froglettes

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    Default Re: Stressed frog?

    She is still active as she was this morning. Is this stress? Is this a sign that she may molt?
    I just hope that she can relax for a moment, seeing as she hasn't rested.
    ~children~
    Ксениа, a beautiful yet mischievous calico cat.
    Cecil & Carlos, two active and growing little froglettes

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    Default Re: Stressed frog?

    Update: She seems to be less stressed today. I woke up to find her pooping and just sitting around the tank.
    I also changed their diet from every day to every other day so maybe she was just doing the "feed me, feed me!" dance.
    ~children~
    Ксениа, a beautiful yet mischievous calico cat.
    Cecil & Carlos, two active and growing little froglettes

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