Pixie tadpoles

[spec]

there is a local petstore getting a shipment of pixie tadpoles tomorrow for 1.99 ea. i'm going to get some. I'd like to know what kind of a success rate is expected for a 1st timer like me from a tadpole and any other usefull tips would be appriciated. What ever you can think of, space and care requirements or what to feed them etc etc thanks in advance

[John]

They're actually getting tadpoles? Are you sure they're really pyxies? Anyhow, keep them warm (mid to late 20s °C / 80s °F). They grow fast and feed on normal tadpole foods (they are not wired to primarily eat meat like Pacman frog tadpoles). They should metamorphose in just a few weeks (20 days). They are quite capable of eating each other so keep them separately when the metamorphose.

If they really are Pyxies, you're very lucky.

[onedge30]

I agree with John, are you SURE they are pixies? That price sounds way too low. And if they are pixies, what species?

After you get them, it would be great to post some pictures.

[spec]

Well, my g/f was the one who went to the shop today. I've been hounding these people a bit about pixie's and this is the news that she returned to me today. I'll google some pics of them prior to purchase to for comparison. I just don't really trust the web enough to know that someone isnt out there posting random pics and calling them pixie's. Also, do i need filtration or light? best way to keep the warm temp?

[John]

Large aquarium - water doesn't need to be more than a couple of inches. Light isn't necessary. Heat with an aquarium heater. Actually, the info on this page is about right for Pyxicephalus:

http://www.frogforum.net/toad-care-a...-breeding.html

[cricketfrog30]

are you sure there not regular bullfrog tadpoles.