Clawed Frog Bloated

[Louis Charles Bruckner]

Put a sponge or filter bag over the intake. You can also use a piece of pantyhose to keep from sucking sand up. What filter did you go with?

True that will protect the filter but won't solve the issue.
also what ever you put over the intake will get clogged as well in time.

The problem is the intake tube is too long.
I will bet that there are two segments and the intake guard.

I would take out one of the segments to shorten the intake tube.
So the intake is not so close to the sand.

and if there isn't a way to shorten the intake tube you can adjust the flow on the intake to a lower flow
and would set it to the lowest setting so the moving water doesn't stress out the frog.

[rob2000]

HI All
I got the whisper PF 10 for up to 10 gal so I can switch if needed to a 10 gal.
I haven't seen Frogee eat but I did give up on the small pellets and went for repto min because it is easier for him to see at the top. I put a small piece in last night and I dont see it today so I am hoping that he ate it. He is out and about today but still looks fat. The pet shop (on my second visit) recommended I put the Fluval Edge foam piece over the filter tip. Unfortunately it is at its shortest seting which means I have to cut the intake. I will try it at the longest level with the foam and see if it works without too much trouble, then I will try to cut if that doesnt work. I will try a few things. Tank is at 74degrees right now.
Found some live plants but wanted to do some research first. Some found are argentine sword, aqua fern, amazon sword, kyoto and compacta.. any thoughts on these?
Don't worry Felis, we are all ok now. I think a good lesson was learned for all of us so I am happy that it happend.

[rodsboys]

True that will protect the filter but won't solve the issue.
also what ever you put over the intake will get clogged as well in time.

The problem is the intake tube is too long.
I will bet that there are two segments and the intake guard.

I would take out one of the segments to shorten the intake tube.
So the intake is not so close to the sand.

and if there isn't a way to shorten the intake tube you can adjust the flow on the intake to a lower flow
and would set it to the lowest setting so the moving water doesn't stress out the frog.

How do you know what filter he has? Not all small tank filters have " tubes", so don' t try to quote and correct me because you don't like that I called you out earlier, and don't send me anymore of you PM's trying to convince me that you are a genius. I don't care what worked for you, and that you have had a couple of freshwater tanks over the last 20 years.
Our advice here needs to be kept to a set of standards that are fool proof, not people's proud opinions based on their so called "success".

[Louis Charles Bruckner]

At least I had the common courtesy to do it privately.

[rob2000]

Aww, lets all take a nice Sunday relaxation breath. Hope the weather is just as nice there as it is here or better!

Anyway, good news is that the foam thing seems to be working. The filter is up and running. Not sure if it is too strong of a current for him or not, he seems to be getting swept away a little and goes to the little silky plants I have in there for protection. I am thinking I might stop at the pet store (yet again) and pick up some more hiding places etc so he can move around some more without getting pushed around.
How active should a clawed frog really be? Usually he just comes to the front for food but now he seems to be moving around more. Is this ok?

[Felis]

Hi,

I bet it just enjoys the room it has now It also has to get used to the new tank. ACFs like to swim; as long as it does take a rest from time to time, it will be just fine.

You can also use simple terracotta pots (new ones without fertilizer residues) for the frog to hide in; you only have to make sure that there are no too-small holes so that the frog can´t get stuck.

[rob2000]

Well that would be great! I think I am going to also pick up an argentine sword or two to help him rest close to the top. For now I have to figure out how to close up the filter so he doesnt escape while I am out.
He is really active right now. I think I am going to be careful of how much food I give him so he doesnt get more bloated from fatness! How often should I feed?

Anyone have experience with those tubed plants at Petco. No one online seems to mention that they could have disease etc. Tube said "no snails". Should I be concerned?

[rob2000]

Anyone have experience with those Petco tubed plants? I did some research online and seems that they arent raised with snails. My main concern would be bacteria/parasites etc obviously.