Yesterday I lost my baby, Finn. I had him in a 2.5 gallon tank with his sister or significant other (not sure which one), Skipp. Finn hasn't really been swimming around lately and I noticed that when I put in enough food for two, only Skipp would eat. I was concerned, but I thought maybe since my husband and I moved in with his in-laws and we had to put them in a smaller tank, that he was just being shy and hiding. And then I found him dead and I was devastated. He was so lively before. He would swim all around, play, and cuddle with Skipp.
So I am wondering something. A few weeks ago the light bulb in their tank went out and I have had the worst luck with finding one in a store that is the size and wattage for their tank. So they don't have an over head light. We put our bedroom light on and you can see in the tank. Could that be the problem? Is that why he died? I don't want Skipp to be next. The only difference is, she's eating and swimming around. She seems fine.
My other question is, will Skipp be okay without Finn? I've had them together for a year. Just the two of them.
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Frog will be fine alone. Adding another frog without proper quarantine and into a small tank is taking a lot of risk on both the new one and Skipp.
Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !
Any incite as to why this happened to Finn? First I thought maybe he wasn't getting oxygen or maybe it was the water, but Skipp is fine. I don't understand.
And is it necessary to have a light in the tank? When my husband and I move I will be getting a new tank that comes with a light. But will she be okay without a light?
To find out what happened, would need for a herp vet to conduct a necropsy on dead frog. If you want to check and see if something in tank caused it; please answer the below questions. Saw your album with the tank and pink gravel. If a frog accidentally eats gravel while feeding it can have an impaction that could be fatal . We recommend either a bare bottom or sugar sized sand .
“Trouble in the Frog Enclosure”
The following information will be very helpful if provided when requesting assistance with either your frog or enclosure. To help with your questions, please utilize the below list and post the information in the proper forum area to get advice from FF members that keep the same frog. This will allow for little confusion and a faster more informed response.
1. Tank Size and volume of water in it (full, 1/2 filled, etc.)?
2. Number of inhabitants including all frogs and any fish?
3. Water source and any conditioner treatments?
4. Water Temperature and how is it heated (if so)?
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.
6. Describe any filter system including model and media?[/COLOR]
7. Substrate type?
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?
9. Main frog staple food and any treats? How often you feed?
10. CA, vitamins, and any other additives used (how often)?
11. Lighting set-up and hours it's used?
12. When is the last time frog ate?
13. Have you found poop lately?
14. A picture would be helpful including frog and tank (any including cell phone pics are fine).
15. Describe frog's symptoms and/or recent physical changes; to include it's ventral/belly area.
16. How old is the frog?
17. How long have you owned him/her?
18. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred?
19. Any medications in the water (treatment doses and for how long)?
20. Any salt in water (how much)?
21. Is the tank kept in a high or low traffic area?
22. Describe tank maintenance to include water changes, cleaning, media changes, etc.).
By Lynn(flybyferns), GrifTheGreat, and aquatic questions added by Carlos(Mentat)
Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !
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