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    Default African Dwarf Frog about to die?

    Okay, I have a 5 gallon tank with two african dwarf frogs in it. One of my african dwarf frogs has refused to eat for the past few weeks or longer. He is so skinny and he floats at the top. I read they are about to die when floating their still as can be. I try giving him frozen brine shrimp, blood worms, nothing. I don't know what I can do to get him to eat something. One thing that happened was the frog tanks heater broke and it is very cold up north. Haven't had a chance to get a new heater so do frogs refuse to eat when it is cold. The other frog is fine though which is weird. I feed them Hikari Frozen food, Brine, Bloodworms ect. I didn't realize how skinny one of the frogs were until now. I tweezer feed them to make sure they get their food each day. One obviously has been spitting food out. I put him in a paper bowl right now so he doesn't have to try hard to stay towards the top. Just filled the cup with a bunch of food to try to get him to eat. Moved him to a warmer place. Wish me Luck!

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    Default Re: African Dwarf Frog about to die?

    My African Clawed Frog is doing the same thing. He got slightly better when I treated him with aquarium salt.

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    Default Re: African Dwarf Frog about to die?

    How much Aquarium salt per gallon?

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    Follow the instructions on the bottle/carton.

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    Default Re: African Dwarf Frog about to die?

    I'm sorry your frog is not well . Please answer the below posted questions to try to get a clear idea of situation. Thank you !

    “Trouble in the Frog Enclosure”

    The following information will be very helpful if provided when requesting assistance with either your frog or enclosure. To help with your questions, please utilize the below list and post the information in the proper forum area to get advice from FF members that keep the same frog. This will allow for little confusion and a faster more informed response.

    1. Tank Size and volume of water in it (full, 1/2 filled, etc.)?

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

    3. Water source and any conditioner treatments?

    4. Water Temperature and how is it heated (if so)?

    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.

    6. Describe any filter system including model and media?[/COLOR]

    7. Substrate type?

    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?

    9. Main frog staple food and any treats? How often you feed?

    10. CA, vitamins, and any other additives used (how often)?

    11. Lighting set-up and hours it's used?

    12. When is the last time frog ate?

    13. Have you found poop lately?

    14. A picture would be helpful including frog and tank (any including cell phone pics are fine).

    15. Describe frog's symptoms and/or recent physical changes; to include it's ventral/belly area.

    16. How old is the frog?

    17. How long have you owned him/her?

    18. Is the frog wild caught or captive bred?

    19. Any medications in the water (treatment doses and for how long)?

    20. Any salt in water (how much)?

    21. Is the tank kept in a high or low traffic area?

    22. Describe tank maintenance to include water changes, cleaning, media changes, etc.).

    By Lynn(flybyferns), GrifTheGreat, and aquatic questions added by Carlos(Mentat)
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    PheePheeTheFrog
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    Default Re: African Dwarf Frog about to die?

    OH NO! it sucks when you think a pet may die
    my ADF floats at the top sometimes so maybe hes fine!
    I hope he gets better!!!!

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