Debbie, what a great first post! And it's so great to read your desire to learn and research as much as you can! You are absolutely right, there is so much information available, and it can be at times overwhelming. But at the same time, it makes frog husbandry that much more fun!
Do you know what species of tadpoles you have? And feel free to share some pictures.
Welcome to Frog Forum!
Eric