Newly-Morphed Grays Not Eating Yet...

[BArnold]

I got my grays as tadpoles and it took them up to a week after losing their tails to eat.

[RJ72]

Thank you, Bridgett..that's great to know!

Now I'm not so worried about the smaller one taking his time before catching his first meal. I really appreciate you sharing your experience with me.

Hope all your Grays are doing well.

Best of luck!

RJ

[DSLRnerd]

Any updates? Did it finally eat?

[RJ72]

Hi Tracey,

Thank you for checking in.

Yes, I am happy to report that both of them are eating. The only thing that is frustrating me is that one is eating much more than the other and growing quite nicely. But... the other only seems interested in eating one or two fruit flies and then loses interest. Both are offered the same amount of food-as they are fed separately, but the smaller one usually quits eating after two. I can only continue to hope he'll show more interest soon. Where there is life, there is hope.

Thanks again!

RJ

[DSLRnerd]

Are you removing the frogs from the tank when you are feeding them individually? That might make the one feel a little stressed out. If not, maybe try doing so.
I would try and leave some flies in with them after feedings, it might feel more comfortable or just want to eat on a funky schedule.
I have a newly morphed Gray, lost its tail late last week and it generally eats 4-5 flies in the morning.
But it also eats a few here and there at night when its running around and most active. Maybe try an individual night feeding for that one.
I hope you find something that works!

[DSLRnerd]

Also, just a thought, but you may want to think about separating them temporarily. It's always possible that the one may not be so well, and you wouldn't want to pass it on to the healthy one.
The other frog could be stressing it out in some way as well. Plus, it gives you a chance to really watch the health and eating patterns, such as seeing poop amounts, leaving flies in the tank solely for that one. etc.

[flybyferns]

RJ72,
Sorry if I missed it,
But, what species of fruit flies are you culturing?

[RJ72]

That's a good idea, Tracey. It's certainly worth a try!

Thanks again.

RJ

[RJ72]

Hi Tracey,

Yes. I am removing them from the tank and feeding them individually. I have also been leaving flies in the tank for them to hunt overnight. I have run into these problems before when raising baby American Toads. Some can't wait to eat, while others don't seem as interested. Maybe some are just not strong enough to survive. I guess all 2000 tadpoles aren't going to change into perfect little frogs no matter how well we care for them.

It's great to hear that your baby Gray is doing well!

Thank you for your suggestions, I really appreciate them.

RJ