Real Brazilian Horned Frog?

[Hypnotic]

Feeder fish are a tough subject, most people steer clear of them but if the guppies are raised right, they can be fed. But personally, no thanks :P
I've heard of sponge as a substrate, I'm not sure on how well it does but I can tell you, it's not natural for a frog, and if it's not natural, it can lead to stress.
I can imagine 1000$ is a big amount to drop for a frog, but if it's really a Aurita, they should be able to find someone to buy it.

[ChasingBike]

Feeder fish in China definitely carries more parasites due to the dirty water people using to raise them.Sponge is not good in my mind for 3 reasons.First owners would have to wash the sponge and change the water every day or every other day,or bacteria would breed very quickly which may cause pacman edema,also the frequent washing would disturb and stress the frogs).Secondly,frogs like burrowing,there is nothing to burrow if using the sponge, then they may destroy the sponge and get hurt.Thirdly,using sponge would make it harder for a new pacman to adjust themselves.

[Hypnotic]

That's absolutely right. Honestly, if they raise the feeder fish with dirty water, I wouldn't even pay 50$ for the frog, since he's probably going to end up dead anyway.
It looks like an illegal import that has fallen into the hands of idiots.

[ChasingBike]

They doesn't breed feeder fish themselves,they buy them from other places which I know there is no place using treated and clean water for those cheap fish in China,then they put those fish into cleaner water for about 1 week then feed pacmans.However,I don't think this would help a lot.

[Hypnotic]

Your right, it doesn't. Lol, I can't believe they actually bother with keeping them in clean water for a week.

[Mentat]

Not sure what are your countries live animal import laws; but for that amount of money ($1K) you could consider a trip to US, short vacation, grabbing 1/2 dozen from reputable seller when available (do all arrangements from China and check airlines animal rules with one you are flying with). Then you sell the ones not keeping, at let's say $500 a piece, when back home to defray trip and other costs .

[ChasingBike]

LOL..That's a good idea,but the procedure is too complicated......haha

[Mentat]

LOL..That's a good idea,but the procedure is too complicated......haha

Yes it is; local animal importation laws can be a nightmare to navigate ! In USA it's very expensive to import for commercial use; but you can bring in couple fish or small animals with you in plane as long airline OKs and they are not protected and listed in CITES .