Why dirty water kills frogs?

[bullfrog1986]

Im thinking of making a 50/50 with a filter but it does make me wonder the question of does the water ever really need to be replaced? or can the filter work at max to ensure the water is always clean enough to never be changed.. something that needs more research. It would be nice to think a filter could do this however Im still unsure. thanks

[ejh805]

With how much of a mess pixie frogs make, youre going to need a filter and youre going to need to change out the water at least weekly. The filter will help but it won't do all the work.

[deranged chipmunk]

i'm not really understanding the question properly, but i interpret this as you are looking for the concentration of ammonia that would kill the frogs for what purpose? to hold off in changing the water until it reaches near critical levels? easier to just stick to a routine of changing water on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.

i have yet to run across any aquatic plant that releases toxins into the water column, so no need for worry there.

and a filter would not keep the water supply clean and perfect indefinitely. minerals are used up constantly from the water and need to be replenished. water changes are not just about keeping clean water.