Inbreeding?

[Animalnstinct]

I've been preparing a 30 gallon tank for some frogs with intentions on putting multiple little guys in there. However, I was wondering if I should be concerned about them inbreeding if I get them from the same breeder? I would really like to have some babies, but I am concerned about the possibility of the babies having issues if they are from the same family.


Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys! - Jenn

[SethD]

I've been preparing a 30 gallon tank for some frogs with intentions on putting multiple little guys in there. However, I was wondering if I should be concerned about them inbreeding if I get them from the same breeder? I would really like to have some babies, but I am concerned about the possibility of the babies having issues if they are from the same family.


Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks guys! - Jenn

Inbreeding does not usually produce noticeable issues in frogs for at least five or six generations, and often even then it doesn't cause an issue. Generally though I would recommend outcrossing every third or fourth generation just to be on the safe side unless a a specific reason exists for inbreeding. In your case I wouldn't worry about it.

[Animalnstinct]

Thank you Seth! I really appreciate it! Do you think it would be more beneficial ,breeding wise, to only have one female and one male in there or do you think it would be fine to put a few females and a few males in the tank?

I read that if you want to breed it's best to have only one female and one male in the tank instead of a couple of each sex because the males will kill each other or the other frogs will eat the eggs? I mean I guess it also depends on the species too because I did read that for the Malaysian Leaf Frog ( Megophrys Nasuta ) the best way to breed them is to have one female and two males in a tank.

[SethD]

Thank you Seth! I really appreciate it! Do you think it would be more beneficial ,breeding wise, to only have one female and one male in there or do you think it would be fine to put a few females and a few males in the tank?

I read that if you want to breed it's best to have only one female and one male in the tank instead of a couple of each sex because the males will kill each other or the other frogs will eat the eggs? I mean I guess it also depends on the species too because I did read that for the Malaysian Leaf Frog ( Megophrys Nasuta ) the best way to breed them is to have one female and two males in a tank.

Depends on the tank size and the species. If your talking Megophrys large females will sometimes eat males. Again, if your talking Megophrys I also wouldn't worry abou trying tot breed them till you have managed to keep them alive a few months at least. Many of them don't do well.