African Dwarf Frog Help!

[emmaleigh]

my dear frogs have actually passed away. I determined that one of my live plants died, probably a while ago , and I think that may have been a factor in the water quality. I am starting over now, and I am going to wait 2 months with a freshly cycled tank before adding any frogs or fish of any kind. I also removed all of the plants but one and bought a new brand of plant food/nutrients that will hopefully keep the live plant in my tank thriving.

This time around I intend to buy only two African Dwarfs so that I will be able to keep them in this tank without having to remove them to a larger tank as they grow. Thank you again for all your help.

Does anyone have any recommendations on starting this tank over? Should I take the entire tank apart and clean it and ENTIRELY in order to start from scratch? Or should I just continue changing 30% water daily and cleaning gravel/tank walls/filter when needed? (which is what I am doing now) Will the ammonia from the dead frogs and plants cause this tank to be contaminated forever? I know I sound like such a noob, but I have been researching these particular frogs for MONTHS now....as well as researching how to maintain a proper aquarium... but unfortunately, at the end of the day no matter how much I read I have realized that only practice makes perfect. I could really use any tips that someone with more experience is willing to give. Thank you!!!!!

-- Emma

[Kurt]

Bacteria will eventually break down amonia. So no worries there.

[Roman]

I dont understand what you mean. I have 4 giant baby's together in a 30 breeder, all about 6 weeks old and, doing great... I know they wont aways be like that once the males start becoming dominant. Is this wrong? I dont want them to be hurt in anyway...