Is My ACF Prolapsing?

[FrogLoverSince5]

Hi, I adopted an African Clawed Frog from a family friend on short notice yesterday and today I noticed this small red lump on her clocoa. I'm not if she is prolapsing because I saw her poop after the redness appeared, but it is still there. If she is prolapsing, what should I do? It isn't that big, so will it return to normal. Could she be prolapsing because she's stressed out? When I first noticed it she was swimming back and forth at the front of the tank and the filter was really, really loud. I turned it off and she began to explore more of the tank. She might be imparted, but I don't know when she last ate or how she was housed before I got her. For all I know, I'm just over-reacting, (Like the time I thought my WTF had red leg because her legs were a very light shade of pink).Any suggestions?

[FrogLoverSince5]

I almost forgot, here's a picture. Hopefully it helps.

[Mentat]

From pic I can't tell if it's a prolapse. Also, you stated frog pooped, so that make's me think it's not. A prolapse normally goes back in by itself, unless a problem like an intestinal infection develops or causes it. Because your tank is newly set-up; think observation is good step now rather than adding any medications while tank is cycling. I read your other thread and saw a pic of tank so imagine it's a new set-up. Just to double check, you used de-chorinated water, right?

Your new tank will cycle itself in around 30 days. You can cut that time in half by using a product that adds essential bacterias like Seachem's Stability. Also, if you have an established disease free tank can move some media into new tank filter but there is always a risk with that. During the stabilization period the Ammonia will peak and then go down and then Nitrites will peak. Then both ammonia and Nitrite will reach zero and your tank is cycled.

Your frog will be exposed to those bad chemicals; so observe it daily and note any changes in eating, swimming or pooping behavior. Here is link to article discussing several ACF diseases to give you idea what to look for: African Clawed Frog Disease and Injury. Do not over react, these frogs are pretty tough.

During this time you can do normal weekly water changes and clean the filter media in tank water. Recommend not using ammonia removing media or liquids because they will sequester too much Ammonia from tank and will start a yo-yo effect that will make the process much longer. Good luck !

[FrogLoverSince5]

Ok, and yes the tank is brand new. I just adopted my new girl and set up the tank yesterday, I was up until midnight setting up the tank and making sure the water was the right temperature. The water is de-chorinated, I used reptisafe. Also I should note that she is currently shedding her skin and that the filter has been temporarily turned off, because it looked like it was stressing her out.
If this is a prolapse, how long should I wait until I put her in a honey bath or something?

[Jenste]

Take a better photo, like a top down picture so we can see her from above.

Why are you turning off your filter? Not that it is doing anything yet as it has not had a chance to cycle but you should not get in the habit of turning it off.

Do a research via google for Cycling a freshwater aquarium filter and the Nitrogen Cycle in Aquariums. IT will really open your eyes about the function and importance of your filter.

[Mentat]

... Also I should note that she is currently shedding her skin and that the filter has been temporarily turned off, because it looked like it was stressing her out...

Turning filter off will interupt the filter/tank from cycling. What is your filter brand/model and can it be adjusted so water flows more gently?

[FrogLoverSince5]

Sorry but I am unable to get a better photo. My camera doesn't want to focus and she just won't hold still. (Is this normal for an ACF? Are they really active?)

According to the box, I have a Top Fin Power Filter with Cartridge. The instructions mentioned something bout a nob to adjust the water flow, but I just can't find it.

As for the cycling, does that just happen naturally? How often should I have the water tested and when should I first get it tested since I just set up the tank yesterday?