Hello, New pixie owner
Hello,
I recently purchased an African Bullfrog from a local shop for $50.00. Pretty steep, but I wanted one and thought it might be best to support local business. I have had him(I hope) for about two weeks. He is currently setup in a 5 gallon with a heat pad on the side, coconut sub, large water dish, a 40w red bulb and a few fake plants. He has been eating dusted crickets and worms since I got him. He's a very aggressive feeder. Lately, I have to be careful when I clean his water bowl. He now dives at my hand, even if I fed him recently. He seems very healthy and on Dec. 29 weighed 22 gr. I will weigh him again in a week and post the results.
I got lucky and found a 40 gal. breeder tank for $40(new). I plan on doing a 50/50,60/40, 70/30, water/land setup with plants, canister filter(fluval 105), water heater, etc. I would also like to have the water deep enough for a few fish. I just want them there for decoration and as a possible food source. I calculated that I would have about 15 gallons and a depth of 7-8". Is this too deep for him? What if I put a rock or rocks at depth of 3-4" or wherever his comfort level is..? Are there any benefits to keeping fish in the tank?
I know there is a lot of info on this forum and it has helped me so much in setting up and caring for my African Bullfrog. Very curious about sex, I am guessing/hoping male because of his aggressive feeding but I have no baseline to compare.
Any input or opinions are highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Last but not least I would like to find a glass or metal lid that will house two lights, one with light for plants and frogs, and one red bulb for heat. Trying to heat the cage as efficiently as possible and I understand a heater in the water section will help maintain the terrariums temperature
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