Why does the water look this way? Eggs?

[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]

Thanks. I will learn from the previous mistakes and do better with my next frogs.

What types of tanks are best? I have two style tanks. One was 2.5 gallons rectangular tank. My dad was worried that the glue that was in the tank would harm them. (The glue meaning the things in corners holding it together). The other tank I own is 1 gallon. They came in a very small tank that was .5 gallons!

[DonLisk]

Hi Frogdance.
A common occurrence in the industry is to have a pet shop send you home with little to no instructions, or improper instructions. Glad you found us. The folks here care about your pet as much as you do and will surely help in anyway to get you on the right track to making a healthy and secure home for your frogs.
I would go with a minimum of a 10 gallon but bigger is surely better. If you shopping at Petco, watch for the dollar a gallon sale and take a 20 gallon home for 20 bucks.
The silicone in the aquarium isn't harmful to the frogs so no problem there. Just keep the basics in mind when providing for the frogs. Clean and properly treated water, scheduled maintenance, and the correct temps & humidity.


Ask questions, check out others photo albums for ideas ,and have fun.

Don