I think I am feeding my ADF's way too much..

[weenab17]

Petsmart told me to feed them twice a day, everyday. So I have been. But after some research I noticed other people only feel theirs every few days. I have two frogs, one i've had for about 4 weeks and the other just a few days (I had gotten two 4 weeks ago but one died right at 3 weeks, so I went a few days ago and got him a new friend) the one that i've had only a few days looks bloated in his tummy as of last night. Not like the pictures of dropsy i've seen, but still weird and bloated.

If I am feeding them too much how do I transition them into only getting fed once a day or even less? (I feed then freeze dried bloodworms)

[Mentat]

Hello and welcome to FF! Twice a day is a bit too frequent for a grown ADF. I've read the freeze dried foods can cause problems due to air pockets in them. For that reason, would recommend thawed frozen foods and Reptomin once daily and maybe skip a day here and there randomly.

A good way to feed is to use a small terra cotta clay dish in the tank bottom and using a turkey baster or similar, squirt the food on it.

If you think there might be something wrong with one that looks a bit bloated and changing food does not help; please answer the below questions and will see if there is something else to fix. Here is a nice care sheet to help you out: http://www.frogforum.net/care-sheet-...warf-frog.html .

“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)