African Dwarf Frog on it's Back?

[Felis]

Hi,

I can assure you that that´s not normal behaviour for a frog!
Did you read anything about basic aquarium maintainance before getting animals? If not, you should google "nitrogen cycle"/ "cycling". Animals produce nitrogen components that are converted to ammonium/ nitrite (both highly toxic to aquatic animals! Please have your water checked on a daily basis until the tank is cycled. There are no "safe" values of ammonium/ nitrite above zero!) and later on to nitrate, which is much less toxic, but shouldn´t exceed 25 ppm.
How large is the system? Is it filtered, heated? How does the decor look like? ADFs are tropical animals which do need tropical temperatures, whereas goldfish usually like room temperature. Goldfish also are heavy pollutors, so they need an adequately sized tank and heavy filtration to thrive. Those species don´t mix well, so it would be better to rehome either the fish or the frog. Sorry I have to say that

[Frogg]

Are you sure? This describes exactly how my frog is acting: Flippersandfins.net ADF FAQ

I'll still get my water checked just in case.

The temperature is okay and the decor has a lot of hiding places with plants.

[Felis]

Hi,

yes, I am. I´m keeping this guys for a long time now and I´ve only seen them flip over when sick, weak or severly stressed.

Would you please write the exact temperature? Since both species have different requirements, it´s impossible to say that the temp is okay

What is the size of the tank? How does the filtration look like?

Especially in an uncycled system, it is very important to know the exact values (numbers, not "fine"), so it would be great to check the water

[Frogg]

Well, I came back from dinner and both my frog and fish were dead... It's quit disappointing. I didn't have them long enough to think of a proper name for them. Well, thanks for your help guys, but I think I'll just stick with a fish. I'm not fully experienced with a frog.

[Frogg]

If I were to consider a frog again, what is a good place to buy one? I got mine from PetSmart, and I read a few articles saying that their animals are not always in best health...

[Gnag the nameless]

I'm sorry for your loss I can't imagine losing one of my frogs.

I don't suggest buying animals from PetSmart. From what I've heard, breeders are the best way to go.

I'm thinking that your frog and goldfish died from ammonia/nitrate poisoning. If you are planning to get another frog, I would clean out the tank thoroughly, place everything back in, including the filter. Fill the tank up with conditioned water (de-chlorinated/chloramined) and cycle the tank. Here is a page on the cycling of tanks:

How to Cycle a Fish Tank - Oscarfishlover.com

As for the maintenance of the tank once it is cycled, I'd do 25% water changes 2-3 times weekly. I'm no expert on these types of frogs, but I know that even small amounts of nitrate and ammonia can and will kill them.

[Frogg]

I don't know any frog breeders in my area. Is there any pet stores that are good? I know that a Petco is nearby.