hey everyone, i am a new mommy of a bullfrog tadpole :) sooooo lucky

[ashleymonae1]

Can anyone give me some advise about the care of tadpoles, I will much appreciate it. Thank you very very much. Oh and I hear you feed them lettuce???

[flybyferns]

Hi Ashley
I do not have, nor have I ever had a bullfrog tad, but I am happy to try to help. Many members have---I'm sure they will chime in.

FYI a tadpole can up to year to become a full-grown bullfrog. I think I have read that this could even take longer depending on the bullfrog species, location , and time of year it was found. Also be mindful of the fact that ,in captivity, a bullfrog to live 15 years.

Tad diet: ( providing a variety will keep 'him' healthy)
Green Vegetables
green vegetables, such as romaine lettuce or spinach. Soft, boiled . Remove boiled greens from the aquarium to prevent contamination.
Regular Flaked fish food

Angle fish Algae flakes or tablets ( tablets are easy for them to nibble on - they sink !)

Fresh algae is very easy to grow ! VERY good for them! You many want to invest in this ? Fill a small,clean, glass tank with de-chlorinated water( like a 2-5 gallons) throw in a cheap little filter and put it a warm, sunny location ( as sunny as possible) -- and it will simply develop on its own !! You can speed things along by adding algae form a clean source, or pop in a bunch of algae tablets
A freebie !

Other Vegetables
other soft, boiled vegetables, such as squashes ?. I'm sure this list is much longer... maybe someone else could help here. Soft is the key !

Aquatic Plants
used as a supplemental ( be sure they are clean !)

Hope this helps !
Lynn