fish or frog?

[S13]

Awesome babies

[firebellygirl]

And a video:

[Fae]

Nice video

[firebellygirl]

Well last night I decided to move the tadpoles into an empty 20 tall tank I had laying around. I moved the adults back into the 29 gallon. The tank I moved the tadpoles into is very minimal. I decided to not use gravel, therefore it has a bare bottom. I figuired this way would be easier to clean. I also decided to put the eggs in the same tank. I have read that as long as the tadpoles are fed enough they should leave the little ones alone. This way I can have all the babies in one place. At first I was nervous about moving them, but they seem to be doing just fine. I will get some pictures of the cuties in a bit. I have also been doing alot of reading. I am going to see if I can start a few Wingless fruit fly cultures, so I will have plenty to feed them once they come on land. I have also read that they will have yellow bellies and I will need to gutload their feeders with this stuff that will turn the toads bellies red. I want to do all I can so that my toads can grow up big and healthy

[NatureLady]

I just had another thought. I could become the "Crazy Frog Lady". Kinda like the crazy cat lady, but with frogs. lol! I wonder when Petco is having their next $1 a gallon sale! I could buy a million 20 gallons and keep 5-6 froggies in each one! Lol!

Are we not all "crazy frog people"? I seem to be collecting frogs at an alarming rate...stupid expo!

Well last night I decided to move the tadpoles into an empty 20 tall tank I had laying around. I moved the adults back into the 29 gallon. The tank I moved the tadpoles into is very minimal. I decided to not use gravel, therefore it has a bare bottom. I figuired this way would be easier to clean. I also decided to put the eggs in the same tank. I have read that as long as the tadpoles are fed enough they should leave the little ones alone. This way I can have all the babies in one place. At first I was nervous about moving them, but they seem to be doing just fine. I will get some pictures of the cuties in a bit. I have also been doing alot of reading. I am going to see if I can start a few Wingless fruit fly cultures, so I will have plenty to feed them once they come on land. I have also read that they will have yellow bellies and I will need to gutload their feeders with this stuff that will turn the toads bellies red. I want to do all I can so that my toads can grow up big and healthy

Awesome! You are doing awesome and I love checking this post for new pictures!

[firebellygirl]

Day 6-
Not must change since yesterday. The tadpoles are very active. If you look closely at them you can see their little hearts pumping and their intestines. It really is amazing. I wish I could get a picture of it, but they are too small.

[firebellygirl]

A new video:

[Fae]

Awww they are getting so big!

[firebellygirl]

Day 12- The tadpoles are staying closer to the surface now. They scared the **** out of me this morning when I checked on them. Half of them were floating motionless at the surface. I thought they had died on me. They are also now coming up for air and making little air bubbles. So cute. I fed them algae wafrs last night and the water got all cloudy. I changed half the water this morning and added another filter to help clear up the water. I think I will stick to the tadpole bites they have been eating from now on. Hopefully they will be growing their back legs in the next couple of days and the water will clear back up.

[firebellygirl]

2 weeks-
Most of the tadpoles are getting their little leg buds! I have not had any losses yet that I can tell anyways. I know they are still not out of the woods yet, since I have read alot will probably perish once they start to come onto land. Thankfully they surived my algae wafer overload without any damage. I will just be feeding them tadpole bites from now on until they are ready for live foods. They are also getting algae from the marimo ball. I have attached a video for you o see. Enjoy!

[firebellygirl]

update- day 22
Just about all the tadpoles have their hind legs. they are really beginning to look more like a frog now. Still eating the tadpole bites. getting nervous about them becoming toadlets since I know alot of them will perish during this time. But I hope the majority make it. it has been a really fun experience so far. I will try to get pics tomorrow since lights are out for the night.