Live-bearers to live with ADF?

[Elliriyanna]

I would like to breed live bearers to feed the fry to my phibs ... However the only tank that could support them is the ADF tank and I do not want them to have too much competition.

[Felis]

Hi,

I wouldn´t keep live bearers with ADFs. The frogs are very slow feeders and although you might be able to offer enough food for the frogs, it´s almost impossible to prevent the fish from overfeeding in this situation, at least in a relatively small tank.

[Elliriyanna]

Even if I tong feed the frogs?

[Felis]

Hm, maybe that´worth a try, but I wouldn´t be surprised if the fish steal the food from the tong.
When keeping fish together with ADF, the frogs most likely won´t show their mating behaviour including calling and harmless wrestling matches between males. Even if you don´t want to breed them, it´s really fun to watch, so I would reconsider this plan.

[Elliriyanna]

Its not a plan just an idea ... I don't NEED live bearers

[Elliriyanna]

Would it be ok to put a few shrimp in with the ADF? I love Shrimp and did not think they would compete a ton with the frogs. The frogs will be being fed from a bowl which they are currently learning.