Quote Originally Posted by demon amphibians View Post
Your info on the goldfish is incorrect, yes goldfish can be harmful only if you leave them in their water to poop in, when it builds up it creates a toxic environment similar to ammonia. That is why I said to tong feed them because it doesn’t allow the buildup of that acid. It has nothing to do with there skin pigment. And no they are not fatty. Not anything like a mouse. Although too much of anything could be a bad thing. For crawfish, yes they have been known to carry parasites and fungus…. When they are wild caught.... Rule of thumb never feed wild caught anything to C.b frog. But the crawfish that I feed to my frogs are C.B. The frog farms also staple there frogs on crawfish. Crickets pose a much greater threat for parasites when raised in captivity. And also if you think mice are a better diet and safer then fish or crawfish you might wanna do a little more research because you have your facts mixed. I took the advice about the fish/crawfish thing from people who breed and distribute thousands of frogs a year and these people have been doing it for years. But nothing wrong with being cautious. I was a little unsure about the crawfish thing until I saw where and how they were being cultivated. They are a perfect staple for a large frog but they are very expensive. Thats the reason my frogs are stapled on roaches and only get gold fish and crawfish as a treat. Also a mouse once a month as a supplement. To much more then that will make your frog obese and it will develope fatty liver disease.
Goldfish are dirty fish period. No matter how clean you keep their tank. Emily is also correct about Thiaminase which can cause a Vitamin B1 deficiency over time or if they are offered much too often.

The best feeder fish are Minnows, Guppies, Rosey Reds, and Silversides. Of course all feeders should come from a reputable source.