African Dwarf Frog open tank

[mpmistr]

These frogs can/will escape if possible. The only way for prevent escape is to lower the water enough and/or have a secure lid, I would recommend you do both.

[NiaCas]

Thanks all I think I'll try using the same kind of mesh I have over the tank I have my African Butterfly Fish in. Although I have that under a lid for extra security during feeding time and plant rearrangement, I can make the mesh pretty tight and it should be good enough for the frogs. The lucky bamboo's pretty used to being pressed against and tied together for shaping, so I can make the mesh snug around the top of the plant and keep an eye on the little guys. If I notice any funny business I'll go and buy a new lid since mine has a gap for the filter anyway - more than a 1 inch gap
Thanks for the advice guys! Although I only ordered 1 frog, I received 2 and they're just cute as can be I remember always begging my mom for a little frog when we'd go to a store called Zainy Brainy - store full of educational toys and stuff for kids including a shelf of ADFs in 1 gallon tanks - and she'd always say no! So about 10+ years later I've got a couple little dream frogs in my tank

[Strider18]

I would use a cover personally. It seems to me that most frogs are escape artists and will escape if given the oppurtunity.

[Tank Girl]

Thanks all I think I'll try using the same kind of mesh I have over the tank I have my African Butterfly Fish in. Although I have that under a lid for extra security during feeding time and plant rearrangement, I can make the mesh pretty tight and it should be good enough for the frogs. The lucky bamboo's pretty used to being pressed against and tied together for shaping, so I can make the mesh snug around the top of the plant and keep an eye on the little guys. If I notice any funny business I'll go and buy a new lid since mine has a gap for the filter anyway - more than a 1 inch gap
Thanks for the advice guys! Although I only ordered 1 frog, I received 2 and they're just cute as can be I remember always begging my mom for a little frog when we'd go to a store called Zainy Brainy - store full of educational toys and stuff for kids including a shelf of ADFs in 1 gallon tanks - and she'd always say no! So about 10+ years later I've got a couple little dream frogs in my tank

Yay! They're going to be worth the wait, they're such adorable little creatures. Real happy for you and your new buddies

[dano4691]

I have had my 7 ADF's for over a year and don't use the mesh lid that I have for my tank and I have never had a problem with any jumping out of my tank my water is kept about 2 inches from the top of the tank .