New member question?

[bluegypsy]

Hi everybody!
I'm Jan, a new member here, and a long time frog lover. I was just wondering, since I recently lost my 3 frogs of 11 years, I want to get 3 more froglets, but can't decide on what size tank to use. The frogs I had were rather large, water frogs, and I had them in a ten gallon tank with a filter. Is that sufficient, or could I go smaller or larger? I'm expecting them within the next few days, so any thoughts would be great...thanks, Jan

[Kurt]

Welcome aboard. What species of frog are we talking about?

[bluegypsy]

Don't laugh at me...at least not online! I have a good relationship with the grow-a-frog water species, which my kids introduced me to many years ago, but with whom I just took over! Mine lived over 11 years, and I loved them, especially the deep croaking during the night that just sounded so peaceful...I'm sad they died, but for their kind, I believe they lived a good life! Jan

[John]

Welcome to the forum. Are you talking about these? :

[Kurt]

Don't laugh at me...at least not online!

Who's laughing? I am just trying to figure out what type of frog we are talking about. Once we know that we can help you out.

[bluegypsy]

Yes, they are Leopard frogs, and they live primarily in water. I'm expecting 3 new froglets, and I want to start brand new. Thanks so much...Jan

[bluegypsy]

Pipidae frogs, I'm sorry, not leopard frogs...Jan

[Kurt]

I am assuming we are talking about Xenopus laevis, the African clawed frog as it is the most commonly seen member of the family Pipidae. The froglets will be ok in a ten-gallon, but a twenty would be better in the long run.

[bluegypsy]

Thank you Kurt, that's right, and I appreciate your help. I didn't mean to imply you were laughing at me...it's just that no one understands why these frogs are important to me, and when I say 'Grow-a frog', people don't take me seriously. Thank you for caring enough to reply...Jan

[Kurt]

You're welcome. Remember we are frog people and we will never laugh at you, unless you make a joke.

[John]

You're welcome. Remember we are frog people and we will never laugh at you, unless you make a joke.

Kurt makes me laugh all the time :P.

[Kurt]

Thanks, I think.

[Jace]

Welcome Jan! I can understand how you feel about these frogs. I lost my three about two years ago, so I know where you are coming from. I kept my three in a 25 gallon aquarium with very little in the way of decorations. Twice a month, I would toss in a dozen or so small live fish for them to hunt, and the bigger size tank allowed for maximum swimming and each one to have an honest try at catching something. Best of luck to you and your new trio.