My African Clawed Frog Stopped Eating, Help!

[Mentat]

Recommend search "aquarium ammonia water cycle" in internet and read about it. Ammonia (from fish waste and uneaten food) is very toxic to water creatures. It's first by product (nitrites) is toxic too; and the final product (nitrates) can be toxic in high concentrations. Added some recommendations below; hope it helps !

4. Water Temperature and how is it heated (if so)?
*Room temp
What is it? Get an aquarium thermometer.

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.
*Not sure, I don't have a test kit
Take water sample to pet shop.

6. Describe any filter system including model and media?
*I don't have one because I don't know what one I need[/COLOR]
A foam filter powered by small air pump will do. If not a small internal filter like this one: Supreme-Danner-Ovation Internal-Aquarium/Filter/.

7. Substrate type?
Bare glass?

9. Main frog staple food and any treats? How often you feed?
*Bloodworm cubes
Frozen or freeze dried? The last will cause issues with frog's digestive system. Need to add variety to diet: live black worms, other frozen foods, chopped night crawlers, etc.

13. Have you found poop lately?
*Its hard to tell because of all the uneaten bloodworms on the bottom of the tank
Uneaten food should be removed in 10-15 minutes.

22. Describe tank maintenance to include water changes, cleaning, media changes, etc.).
I clean it maybe once every 2 weeks since there's only 1 or 2 small creatures in it
Until you get a filter in there cycled with beneficial bacteria need to do 25% water change daily. Remove all uneaten foods and do not add more animals until it happens. Normally takes 30 days; but can cut in half by using Seachem Stability. Once cycled can change 25% water weekly. Clean the filter media in tank water you remove during water change; not tap water that will kill the good bacteria.

[alyssalaine]

Wow!!! Thanks you guys for all your help and advice! I had absolutely no idea about any of this! Someone just commented on my picture of Nellie when I first got her and told me what to do but I guess they weren't the best informed. I'm going to the pet shop tomorrow to get a filter, variety of foods, and stuff for the water! Thanks!!!

[rodsboys]

To add to the already great recommendations and advice I would fill your tank up more than half way. Give your frog as much water volume as you can. Fill your tank to 3-4 inches from the top to prevent him from escaping, but still getting the most out of your aquarium. Make sure you have some type of good fitting lid no matter what. Even if you just get one of those screen tops and place a weight of some sort on it.
I will also add on he food discussion that bloodworms(frozen/thawed first) are only good as an occasional treat. The nutritional value is about as good as you eating only candy.Never feed anything while it is still frozen.

[alyssalaine]

Okay I have a few questions and concerns.
First off, I read up on filters to use for her tank and everywhere says that it's bad to use one for African Clawed Frogs because of the vibrations it makes and how sensitive they are to it. Is anyone using one that's safe for them or not using one at all?
Second, I heard that since they stay at the bottom of the tank that I don't need to fill up the tank very high. If I do fill it up higher will it make it harder for her to stay above water to get air? (dumb question, I know)
Third, I have been buying blocks of frozen bloodworms, cutting them up into small bite sized cubes and then I drop one in and let it soak a few seconds before poking the water to make her notice it and eat it. How will she eat bloodworms or food if they aren't frozen? Won't it all just fall to the bottom? She doesn't eat food when its on the bottom.
Fourth, what foods should I feed her? Where do I buy it, how do I store it and prep it so its ready for her to eat when I feed her? How many times am I supposed to feed her a day?
Lastly, she has live plants in her tank with big leaves to hide under. I don't have and rocks, gravel or marbles on the floor of the tank because I know that's not the best for them. Should I do/put anything else in her tank other than the filter?

[rodsboys]

Okay I have a few questions and concerns.

First off, I read up on filters to use for her tank and everywhere says that it's bad to use one for African Clawed Frogs because of the vibrations it makes and how sensitive they are to it. Is anyone using one that's safe for them or not using one at all?
The vibration thing is not relevant with ACF.
Second, I heard that since they stay at the bottom of the tank that I don't need to fill up the tank very high. If I do fill it up higher will it make it harder for her to stay above water to get air? (dumb question, I know)
They are super strong swimmers. This is not an issue in any tank 24" and under.
Third, I have been buying blocks of frozen bloodworms, cutting them up into small bite sized cubes and then I drop one in and let it soak a few seconds before poking the water to make her notice it and eat it. How will she eat bloodworms or food if they aren't frozen? Won't it all just fall to the bottom? She doesn't eat food when its on the bottom. If she s hungry she will eat.
These frogs are chow hounds. I personally avoid "little" foods like blood worms. too much mess.
Fourth, what foods should I feed her? Where do I buy it, how do I store it and prep it so its ready for her to eat when I feed her? How many times am I supposed to feed her a day?
3 times per week, young frogs need to eat daily though. I feed cut up talipia and salmon as well as Reptomin pellets. Earth worms are another really good food you can offer her.
Lastly, she has live plants in her tank with big leaves to hide under. I don't have and rocks, gravel or marbles on the floor of the tank because I know that's not the best for them. Should I do/put anything else in her tank other than the filter
A bare bottom tank is just fine as long as you like the look of it.

[Louis Charles Bruckner]

The only reason I don't recommend filling the tank all the way is that if you have 4 inches of air space from the water to the top of the tank
escapes are less likely.
Also having a good cover that has very little gaps is key also.

[mpmistr]

I keep a small male ACF in a 10 gallon. I keep it full except 2 inches from the top but I use a screen mesh over it. Works great. I'd suggest you give your frog the extra water volume and just pick up a simple black mesh top. This makes a huge difference with a small tank like that.

With the mesh top you just need to give him enough room to surface/bask to breathe. Escape should be virtually impossible.