Endless Swimming

[LeClownBlanc]

Here is some information

1. Tank Size and volume of water in it (full, 1/2 filled, etc.)?
20 gallon, filled about two inches from the very top for breathing room.

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

3. Water source and any conditioner treatments?
From the tap treated with Seachem Prime

4. Water Temperature and how is it heated (if so)?
Too warm. Between 74-76F. I am managing to cool it down by opening up the windows, turning of the air and using a boxfan to blow directly at the aquarium.

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.
Everything was at zero, but I had recently reassembled my aquarium.

6. Describe any filter system including model and media?
Tetra Ex 20 Powerfilter, using standard filter pads[/COLOR]

7. Substrate type?
Newly added play sand that had been rinsed the sand twice.

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?
Before being put in I soak them in decholrinated/conditioned water. There are two hide outs, one medium one large, a rainbow decoration, a large buddah decoration, small columns, and three silk plants. I try to arrange it so there is a good flow and the plants give plenty of coverage/hiding space.

9. Main frog staple food and any treats? How often you feed?
Reptomin plus vitamin C and Calcium. The very occasional treat of a sinking shrimp pellet. I feed them about three sticks each per day.

10. CA, vitamins, and any other additives used (how often)?
None

11. Lighting set-up and hours it's used?
None

12. When is the last time frog ate?
The swimming frog did not eat today. It was much too busy swimming around to stop for water.

13. Have you found poop lately?
No, but it's a fairly new set up

14. A picture would be helpful including frog and tank (any including cell phone pics are fine).
The tank: A video of her swimming: http://instagram.com/p/hZzDl1pnR8/ She does this at a near constant, showing little signs of stopping. Normally she can not get enough food, but today I could not keep up with her to get her even inter

15. How old is the frog?
Nearly four months old.

16. How long have you owned him/her?
Nearly four months.

17. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred?
Very likely to be captive bred.

18. Any medications in the water (treatment dosis and for how long)?
None

19. Any salt in water (how much)?
None

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

21. Describe tank maintenance to include water changes, cleaning, media changes, etc.).
Recent large waterchange, rinsed off the debris from the filter. Though I remove food about 10-15 minutes after giving them it so it doesn't stay in the tank. The amount of water taken is minimal.
The tank is currently in a cycle. I use seachem stability to aid it in working. While I wait for the nitrites to drop naturally (or will they be? I will have to find out in the morning) I used to dose with Seachem Prime every 48 hours to prevent nitrite poisoning. If the nitrites are acting up I plan on following something similar.


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

[Tongue Flicker]

I guess there are just some days or outside weather changes that pushes them to swim around. They are sensitive to barometric pressure. It could be hungry or their tank's spot is too bright for them. Air brushing to the surface also triggers them to swim around to check what's up. Maybe water conditions are slightly off.