Best way to feed Pacmans feeder fish?

[BerserkApe]

(I use feeder fish as a general term.)

Every once in a while I like to try and treat my frogs to a rare treat. But, I run into a problem when it comes to fish. More or less the fish go ignored in the water dish or the frog flops into the water pushing the fish out. So other than tong feeding directly...any tips?

[danfrog]

Fish are a tricky subject. Unless done correctly you could end up getting your frog sick. What type of fish are you using? You said they are live, did you raise the fish personally? There is a recommended frozen silverside fish brand I've heard about, but don't remember the name.

[Heatheranne]

I agree, feeding them feeder fish could cause problems. Goldfish feeders often carry parasites, so definitely avoid them.

[BerserkApe]

Guppies, I have raised.

[danfrog]

This subject was brought up the other day. Here is a link to give you some more info.
http://www.frogforum.net/pacman-frog...-good-bad.html

[redeyedtreefrog123451]

This is random but does anyone know a tadpole frpm NE that is gray with black spots

[GrifTheGreat]

(I use feeder fish as a general term.)

Every once in a while I like to try and treat my frogs to a rare treat. But, I run into a problem when it comes to fish. More or less the fish go ignored in the water dish or the frog flops into the water pushing the fish out. So other than tong feeding directly...any tips?

Is the frog tong trained?

One problem with placing the fish in the water dish is that whatever diseases and parasites the fish jas the frog will have as well. This occurs while the frog absorbs water through it's skin.

If the frog is tong trained and the frog won't take the fish then it is not interested in that kind of food source.

[BerserkApe]

Their all tong-trained.

I mean seriously they'll even attack the tongs without a food item in it.

[GrifTheGreat]

Their all tong-trained.

I mean seriously they'll even attack the tongs without a food item in it.

But won't take the fish from the tongs??

[DVirginiana]

Their all tong-trained.

I mean seriously they'll even attack the tongs without a food item in it.

Then why don't you just tong-feed the fish? Pacs don't swim in the wild, so going in the water to hunt for fish isn't really a natural behavior for them. They're pretty clumsy in the water.

[BerserkApe]

Then why don't you just tong-feed the fish? Pacs don't swim in the wild, so going in the water to hunt for fish isn't really a natural behavior for them. They're pretty clumsy in the water.

But won't take the fish from the tongs??

Nope, just stare at it as it flops side to side.

After further thought I think it may be a size issue. I'm getting similar results with crickets. But, they'll all heartily devour Canadian night crawlers. The crickets and fish are an inch long and they don't seem to excite my bigger frogs.

[GrifTheGreat]

Nope, just stare at it as it flops side to side.

After further thought I think it may be a size issue. I'm getting similar results with crickets. But, they'll all heartily devour Canadian night crawlers. The crickets and fish are an inch long and they don't seem to excite my bigger frogs.

Yeah if they feel the prey item is small then the frog will not exert energy and a meal thati feels isn't worth the effort. Night Crawlers are the best food for your frogs tjough so maybe just stick with those.

[BerserkApe]

Yeah if they feel the prey item is small then the frog will not exert energy and a meal thati feels isn't worth the effort. Night Crawlers are the best food for your frogs tjough so maybe just stick with those.

It's what I've been feeding them for weeks now. So now what to do with the guppies? Because, it's only a matter of time till my Pixie gets too big.

[GrifTheGreat]

It's what I've been feeding them for weeks now. So now what to do with the guppies? Because, it's only a matter of time till my Pixie gets too big.

Could be pets Lol!!

[Hypnotic]

Lol! Nothing beats having fish as pets...

[BerserkApe]

Lol! Nothing beats having fish as pets...

Could use them for ambiance in the bathroom.