Clawed Frog Bloated

[rob2000]

I bought the Repto min pellets so I will try every 2 days or so for now. His belly seems to be a little red from where the sand is touching him probably because his belly is too big and it is rubbing on the bottom more.. It is only in the spot that would hit the ground more due to bloating so hopefully that is all it is.

[Felis]

I never used Repto min pellets, but after all I´ve read they seem to make a very good staple.
Can you upload a picture from the red belly?

[mpmistr]

I bought the Repto min pellets so I will try every 2 days or so for now. His belly seems to be a little red from where the sand is touching him probably because his belly is too big and it is rubbing on the bottom more.. It is only in the spot that would hit the ground more due to bloating so hopefully that is all it is.

What brand of sand did you wind up purchasing?

[rob2000]

I got sand from petco, not sure of the exact brand name.
Tonight isn't looking good for Frogee. He seemed pretty perky yesterday but today he seems sluggish and isn't moving around too much. Still very bloated. Not sure if there is anything else I can do for him.
Any suggestions? SHould I put salt back into tank?

[rob2000]

Wow.. what happend? Everyone disappeared on me?
Well, Frogee is still in his 5gal. I fixed it up a bit better so it wasnt as open and he seems to like it better. He is moving around a little more and I saw him eat yesterday. I actually took him to the vet and although I didnt get much good information, the vet did say that it felt like there was air in his tummy. I am thinking it is fluid. He recommended that I leave him in the 5gal to see what happens. Didn't really recommend medicine but did say that he though Tetracycline was safe for frogs if needed.
I will keep watching Frogee. Going to check water tonight. It was ok on Monday night (no pH, ammonia or Nitrates).

EDIT:
I checked perameters today and found Ammonia a little high. pH and Nitrates not an issue. How much water do I change to keep tank cycling but remove some ammonia?

[mpmistr]

Wow.. what happend? Everyone disappeared on me?
Well, Frogee is still in his 5gal. I fixed it up a bit better so it wasnt as open and he seems to like it better. He is moving around a little more and I saw him eat yesterday. I actually took him to the vet and although I didnt get much good information, the vet did say that it felt like there was air in his tummy. I am thinking it is fluid. He recommended that I leave him in the 5gal to see what happens. Didn't really recommend medicine but did say that he though Tetracycline was safe for frogs if needed.
I will keep watching Frogee. Going to check water tonight. It was ok on Monday night (no pH, ammonia or Nitrates).

EDIT:
I checked perameters today and found Ammonia a little high. pH and Nitrates not an issue. How much water do I change to keep tank cycling but remove some ammonia?

I still think a 10 gallon would be better and I'd avoid medication. Ammonia is still bad news unfortunately. I would do 50% water changes.

Did you pick up a filter yet? Also maybe pick up some Prime, it neutralizes Ammonia but it's not a permanent fix, it may make your frogs life a little easier though until the tank is cycled.

[xxianxx]

I am suprised how often "get a ten gal tank " has been ignored, it is the min requirement required for this species. The problems you are still getting with water quality are based on water volume. Get a bigger tank and solve the issue.

[mpmistr]

I am suprised how often "get a ten gal tank " has been ignored, it is the min requirement required for this species. The problems you are still getting with water quality are based on water volume. Get a bigger tank and solve the issue.

I've noticed that 10 gallon aquariums are often priced lower than the 5 gallon/even smaller gimmick 'tanks' they sell. I just don't understand why people have a hard time acquiring a 10 gallon aquarium, they literally are often slightly over $10 dollars and almost always under $15.

It's the price of going to see a movie and some popcorn.

[rob2000]

I am suprised how often "get a ten gal tank " has been ignored, it is the min requirement required for this species. The problems you are still getting with water quality are based on water volume. Get a bigger tank and solve the issue.

I believe I am having water quality issues that are standard for a tank that is not cycled yet. I am still understanding cycling but from the research I have done it seems that the tank will build with ammonia then nitrites and nitrates to complete the cycle. I kind of expected an increase in ammonia.