Why does the water look this way? Eggs?

[Lacibeth]

When it comes to monitoring the water quality it doesn't matter if they're clawed or dwarf or fish or axolotl. It's knowing what parameters they're comfortable in and maintaining those.

As for measuring your nitrate/nitrite/etc levels. I use something like Jungle Labs Quick Dip Test Strips. I used those b/c I had them on hand; Terry and Jenna may say that those aren't sufficient. In that case, there are specific test kits you can pick up. All of them will be in the aquarium supplies at PetSmart/Co. Jenna recommended Stress Coat and Stress Zyme both of those are in the same area.

[tgampper]

Lacibeth and Jenna are absolutely right. I have no problem with the Jungle Labs Quick Dip Test Strips. Anyone working at a store that sells tropical fish supplies knows about these products. Here is a simple shopping list for your ADFs:

1) Stress Coat (I use 10ml per 10 gallons of water)
2) Stress Zyme (follow label instructions)
3) Lymnozyme (a probiotic that helps prevent bacterial infections, follow label instructions)
4) a water test kit, like what Lacibeth uses)
BTW, there is a marine version of these products, make sure you get the freshwater.

Any aquatic animal whether frog or fish requires proper water chemistry and conditions. Once you get the right stuff, your frogs will be healthier and you can sit back, relax and enjoy them.

[BG]

Defentlay the water chemestry is off and the frogs are shedding

[frogdance]

Defentlay the water chemestry is off and the frogs are shedding

Over a year I have had them and never saw them shed!? Omg... No idea that they shedded!

[Jenste]

do not use chemical additives to change your pH - -you making it go up and down is far worse for the frogs than a stable one!

They shed very quickly and usually eat it right after. An ill frog sheds more often and often in tattered pieces, which you see like a filmy hanging thing at your water surface.

Also, stop feeding freeze dried bloodworms. Stick to the frog pellets and frozen bloodworms.

Your frogs are probably ill from being in a bad environment which is what would lead to being lethargic, loss of appetite, and tattered shedding.

Hopefully they will recover, but it depends on just how ill they have become.

Close up pictures of the frogs would be very helpful.

[frogdance]

When I got up this morning, one frog was turned over lying on his back.

The other one is still here.. but not as lively as in the past.


When I first got them one was always very tiny and slim. This one was the one that died this morning.

What is their lifespan of African Dwarf Frogs? I got them at Brookstone which probably isn't being kept best care. Maybe it is their time!?

I will try to take a close up picture.


If this one goes as well (hope he won't!) I would like to get new frogs.

[Jenste]

two african dwarf frogs should be in a minimum of a 5 gallon tank.

your frogs are not dying of old age, they live to about 5 years, sometimes up to 8-10. You frog passed away from poor living conditions.

It is not the supplier who gave them poor care - you stated you had them for a year. Any ill effects from the pet store/brookstone would have long since showed.

A one gallon tank, with few and far between water changes means extremely dirty water which is poisonous to your frogs.

[frogdance]

Lacibeth and Jenna are absolutely right. I have no problem with the Jungle Labs Quick Dip Test Strips. Anyone working at a store that sells tropical fish supplies knows about these products. Here is a simple shopping list for your ADFs:

1) Stress Coat (I use 10ml per 10 gallons of water)
2) Stress Zyme (follow label instructions)
3) Lymnozyme (a probiotic that helps prevent bacterial infections, follow label instructions)
4) a water test kit, like what Lacibeth uses)
BTW, there is a marine version of these products, make sure you get the freshwater.

Any aquatic animal whether frog or fish requires proper water chemistry and conditions. Once you get the right stuff, your frogs will be healthier and you can sit back, relax and enjoy them.

Thank you. I used a test I got at the store, and everything seems fine. Well, I changed the water, so that should be fine! I also only have a gallon, not 10 gallons. I bought these PH balance tablets, but didn't use it because I read one for 10 gallons. I don't want to over do it... Thoughts?