What are some good fishes to put in an aquarium? Also, can a lil frog be placed in one?

Question

For those who said a frog won't survive...African Clawed Frogs (ACF's)
African Dwarf Frogs (ADF's)
Salt and Frogs
Aquarium Frog Commercial Pelletized Foods
Aquarium Frog Health
My African Dwarf Frogs
Aquarium Frog Links

These are the most commonly sold species of frogs that can live their entire lives submerged in an aquarium. While they do come to the surface to gulp air quite often, they do not leave the water. Most frogs need to be able to get out of the water (to hunt, to breathe, to find mates) but these frogs do not.

Answer 1

When you go to the fish store, ask the clerk to recommend a good "community" group of fish species to get. That means they are varieties that can all get along well together in one tank.

Some might include: Neon tetras, zebras, mollies, swordfish, catfish, moons, etc...

There are other groups that are a little more aggressive, that you can put all together also, but won't go well with the groups listed above.

Hope you have a good time with your new tank!

This morning I called a pet shop and asked them about the frog question. The guy told me that the types of frogs you mentioned would do well in a tank with fish in the first group I mentioned. He went on to say larger fish in other "families" will pick at the frog and not give it a moments rest. So, you'll be fine with the little froggie if you are careful of the species of fish you put in your tank. I'm excited for you...makes me want to break out my 20 gallon tank and fill 'er up!

I've raised all kinds of fish before. When I was in college, I had a piranha (about 10 inches long) - he was afraid of the feeder goldfish I put in for him to eat. I actually had to take the goldfish out because they grew too big and made a mess of the tank. He did, however, eat feeder guppies like they were popcorn shrimp. ; )

Answer 2

Yes both the dwarf African frog and the African clawed frog are totally aquatic frogs and can live fine in aquariums. However you really should stay away from the African clawed as they will grow big and pretty much eat the fish. The dwarf ones get along with pretty much any non aggressive community fish. They don't get much bigger than an inch or so. Depending on the size aquarium the fish mentioned already - zebra danios, guppies, tetras, really any that cant fit the he frog in their mouth. A lot of people will keep one or two in with their bettas.

Answer 3

the frog can be in an aquarium only if it has a place to get out of the water now and then. It also needs a hot spot,like a lamp to sun itself or it will get sick, a terrarium with a water bowl or saucer is a better bet, it doesn't need much water,just enough to keep moist. Fish,could be goldfish, guppies, betas,most are easy to care for the only problem is to not choose types that fight each other(betas can be agressive). Avoid snails, they do no good for the tank. Gold fish are a good starter fish if you can keep some feeders alive for at least six months you should be able to look after most types of fish. Enjoy, frogs need a resting pad,even if it is just a piece of floating wood for them to crawl out on and the top must have a screen.

Answer 4

I have a 55-gallon tank with three African dwarf frogs. In with them, we have 2 silver dollar tetras, seven neon tetras, four albino corydoras catfish, three zebra danios, three fancy-tailed guppies, and one male betta. I used to have several ghost shrimp, but the frogs and the bettas took care of all but one.

If you are going to mix frogs and fish in a tank, you will need at least a 20-gallon tank, and you must be careful not to overstock. The only frog appropriate for small tropical fish in the same tank is the African dwarf frog, as African clawed frogs (the only aquatic frog that comes in an albino variety), will catch and eat anything they can fit in their mouths. You will need to keep on top of your weekly 20-30% water changes to keep nitrates at an acceptable level. Your frogs will need separate food, as well. You will also need to keep a tight cover on your tank, as aquatic frogs are jumpers.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Depends on the frog and the fish, ask the pet store. Dwarf frogs get along with most fish, but some fish aggrivate other fish which will provoke them to take it out on the frog.

Answer 6

I'm not sure what fish would be good. If you do end up getting a frog, be very careful on what type it is. I used to have a little frog in mine, and it ate my other fish. =(

Answer 7

Putting a little frog in your aquaium will kill it.... frogs are amphibians and need air. They need moisture for their skin, but putting it in an aquarium will drown the frog

Answer 8

I have a dwarf frog in my aquarium with two bettas and they do well together.

Answer 9

awwww how cute little frogs !!!!!!!! I love turtles too. I dont see why not, probably need a rock out of the water that he can dry himself on though, just like a turtle.

Answer 10

Piranha