Tinc Tadpole Question

[JimO]

It looks like the water is a bit too deep. When my tads get ready to pop out their front legs, I usually keep the water level to about an inch at most and have plenty of places for them to climb out. But, I agree that the legs don't look abnormal at this point.

[JBear]

Jim, you are right... The first 3 that metamorphed were still in a 10 gal communal rearing tank with about 1.5" of water. My plan was to lower the water(substantially) when the front limbs "pop", but perhaps it would be best to lower it now? I was going to put a small, smooth, natural river rock in as an emerging point. The surface of the water is covered by duckweed, should I remove it, or is there no difference with or without?

Thanks for all the advice!

JBear

[John]

Provided it is shallow enough, the froglet should be able to crawl straight up the sides, duckweed or no duckweed. I understand your concern about the front legs emerging. Frankly, you may have grounds to worry - there's almost no way to know if it has SLS until the legs emerge. Fingers crossed for you though.

[JBear]

John, I appreciate your input! I think I am going to lower the water to about an inch, and place a wedge under one side. He is taking in air gulps anyway, I guess the need for water, other than to keep him moist, is not as great as before. Thanks for the help!

JBear

[Woodsman]

Hi Jbear,

I transfer my tinc tads at this point to morphing tanks that have sphagnum moss that they can climb out on. If they stay in the deli cups with nothing to climb out on, they can drown in the water.

Good luck with them, Richard.

[JimO]

JBear, how's that last tad doing?

[JBear]

JBear, how's that last tad doing?

Jim-

He has all 4 limbs now, however the front limbs are very thin, and almost positively SLS. I am giving him the chance to morph out before I act hastily. I will attempt some pics, maybe a second opinion may be in order. Thanks for asking!

JBear