UGH - so called "ADF Tank"

[Jenste]

The part that really gets me? besides the 4" x 4" living space....

the quote "Change the water only every five or six months, using natural spring water ... that’s the only required maintenance!"


Eco-Aquarium

[PsionicRat]

I somehow don't buy that this so called 'living gravel' will do an adequate job throughout the frog's entire life. It looks like a set up for accidental animal cruelty to me. That's like seeing people get those tiny tanks for a Betta when they need at least a gallon to be happy. Sure the animal might be able to survive in it.. but the certainly can't *live* in it.

[1beataway]

I have not seen these in a store, but there's somewhere here selling them, because I get a lot of customers who come in with those tanks. I try to explain what they need, but you know, it's like telling a customer that a 1.5 gallon tank does not work for all the fish listed on the box.

[tgampper]

I have seen Xenopus breeding kits that include a 5 gallon tank. That's crazy

[Paul Rust]

I have seen Xenopus breeding kits that include a 5 gallon tank. That's crazy

I have been waiting patiently for your reaction Terry. This is insane isn't it?

[tgampper]

I have been waiting patiently for your reaction Terry. This is insane isn't it?

Paul:

It is not only insane but inhumane. I have looked through several sources on the keeping of Xenopus. Most sources seem to allow a little more than a gallon per ACF. I have seen one source that recommended that you can put 6 frogs in about 4 gallons of water The folks at Xenopus Express seem to be the most resonable, allowing 5 gallons per frog (which I agree with), their reason is that these frogs like to swim.

I can imagine that since ADFs are smaller, you can put them in a pint of water. Gosh, I don't put my Bettas in that little amount of water. I don't understand how people can get away with this.

Aquatic frogs are tough animals and can survive extreme conditions. Amphibians are cool animals and deserve our respect and proper care.