Sick Dwarf Frog - Need Help - Don't know what to do

[Morgan0124]

Neighbor moved overseas and gave me their dwarf frog in 2 gallon tank. Was fine first couple weeks now there white cotton growing from mouth/feet. Think its a fungus. Not sure what to do. Need an expert to take a look at picture and let me know what medicine I can get for him. He doesn't look like hes going to make it through the night I changed 20% bottled water daily since this started and there is a filter in tank. Please help. Thanks for reading.

[Morgan0124]

Anyone?

[Mentat]

Hello and welcome to FF Morgan! Your ADF is suffering from a fungus, probably started when water conditions went below par. To treat, recommend doing a large water change (50% minimum) and adding aquarium salt at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 5 gal. aquarium water. Can also add an anti-fungal fish medication available at your local pet shop like Mardel's Maracyn-Oxy or similar, and use together with salt. Please answer the below questions to better help, thank you !

“Trouble in the Frog Enclosure”

The following information will be very helpful if provided when requesting assistance with either your frog or enclosure. To help with your questions, please utilize the below list and post the information in the proper forum area to get advice from FF members that keep the same frog. This will allow for little confusion and a faster more informed response.

1. Tank Size and volume of water in it (full, 1/2 filled, etc.)?

2. Number of inhabitants including all frogs and any fish?

3. Water source and any conditioner treatments?

4. Water Temperature and how is it heated (if so)?

5. Water chemistry levels: pH; Ammonia (NH3); Nitrites (NO2); Nitrates (NO3)? Note that if you do not have test kits, most aquariums/pet shops will do complimentary tests if you take a clean water sample.

6. Describe any filter system including model and media?[/COLOR]

7. Substrate type?

8. Tank set-up (plants (live or artificial), driftwood, hide outs and other decor? - How were things prepared prior to being put into the tank?

9. Main frog staple food and any treats? How often you feed?

10. CA, vitamins, and any other additives used (how often)?

11. Lighting set-up and hours it's used?

12. When is the last time frog ate?

13. Have you found poop lately?

14. A picture would be helpful including frog and tank (any including cell phone pics are fine).

15. How old is the frog?

16. How long have you owned him/her?

17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred?

18. Any medications in the water (treatment dosis and for how long)?

19. Any salt in water (how much)?

20. Is the tank kept in a high or low traffic area?

21. Describe tank maintenance to include water changes, cleaning, media changes, etc.).

By Lynn(flybyferns), GrifTheGreat, and aquatic questions added by Carlos(Mentat)