African Dwarf Frog

[AmandaChau]

Is it common for an ADF to sit outside of the water for long periods of time or is this a sign that there is something wrong with the set up?

Why I ask, I have an ADF in a 5 gallon tank and have noticed that he will sit above the filter I have in the tank with most of his body out of the water and he will remain in this positon for at least 20 minutes.

Just a Question. He still eats and does not seem stressed just odd behavior.

[Kurt]

I have never seen any Pipid leave the water, period. Is the water too hot? Or there anything chasing him out of the water?

[AmandaChau]

He is the only one in the tank and the thermometer reads at 72

[Kurt]

Then I am clueless.

[tgampper]

I have read accounts of both Xenopus (ACF) and Hymenochirus (ADF) leaving the water, especially at night, to feed. Although, under normal circumstances, there is no need for pipids to leave the water. When their home pond dries up, Xenopus will often migrate long distances over land. It is clear that this behavior represents a considerable advantage for the colonization of new habitats. Pipids are indeed tough animals and can survive extreme conditions.

In a captive environment, the frog is probably searching for a midnight snack I also understand that some pipids, especially Sillurana, like to rest on plastic lily pads and bask. Make sure you provide some hiding places for your ADF.

[phoebe froggy]

one of mine does this too,sits on top of the filter with his head out of the water