I am starting a new 30 gallon aquarium, and I already have an albino clawed frog (it is very small now) to go in the tank. I am looking for some tank mates for it. I ultimately would like some live breaders, and the pet store said that any tropical fish would go well with one of these albino frogs. I would like whatever variety of fish I choose to be able to breed easily. I am considering 2 options right now: Guppies and Platies OR Mollies and Platies.
I am worried about the mollies because I think they may be too aggressive - plus I read they like more salt in their water than the frog would like. So, I am leaning toward the guppy/platy option. Any thoughts or advice?
I do realize that, at some point, the frog will become bigger and start eating the juvenile fish. Given how prolific of breeders these fish are, and the fact that live food is recommended for the frog - I think that's OK.
2007-02-10 15:53:01 · 7 answers · asked by CharmedTeri 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes, I meant live bearers - it is getting late and I just goofed. And yes, I have read about setting up the tank and cycling water. I set it up today and I will not add any fish for 3 days.
2007-02-10 16:16:19 · update #1
It is NOT an african DWARF frog. It will get big.
2007-02-10 16:17:51 · update #2
this chart will be a life saver...fish life that is http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/fwcompatibility_chart.cfm
2007-02-10 16:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by Steveo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be prepared! Your tank will fill quickly with baby fish, too many! The adult fish will eat more of the babies than an African Dwarf Frog. The frogs prefer tubeifex worms, bloodworms, etc..
A tetra tank is better, in my opinion, cuz they provide the color and variaty, without the baby problem. I had a 37 galllon, with Mollies/Platies, ended up with over 100 fish that doesn't make you any money when you want to donate them to the petstore or aquarium store. Tetras.....just a thought. p.s. happy hobby-ing!
2007-02-10 16:10:55 · answer #2 · answered by Greenbug 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You mean live BEARERS. All fish are live breeders (not breaders). The frog will eat or bite any size fish it can catch.
The frog will get the fish nervous that will cause havoc. The fish might not give birth. Kee p them separate.
2007-02-10 16:01:56 · answer #3 · answered by DAGIM 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Live bearers are peaceful fish that are ideal for community setups. If the frog is an African clawed frog, it could very well get large enough to devour the adult live-bearers.
2007-02-10 15:58:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Reality 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you cycled your water? Have you read up on testing water and water changes? I hope you have as this should be done before you ever put fish in the water. If so, just ignore what I have to say, but I have to say it just in case. I have attached some links to help with cycling and water changes and a link to help with deciding which fish are compatible and what you should get. Good luck and have fun!
2007-02-10 16:08:02 · answer #5 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have BOTH platties and guppies in my 30 gal. tank. They get along well and are very peaceful. Additionally they both are extremely easy to breed.... just put a male and female together. The only down side is that if you do not have them in a breeding tank they eat most if not all of the fry.
2007-02-10 16:30:26 · answer #6 · answered by sara123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reptomin makes a blood computer virus mixture which you feed from a tube. the frogs circulate nuts over it becuase they are able to devour globs of it instead of individuale worms such as you get with the frozen kind. you need to purchase it at petsmart for 4.ninety 9 interior the reptile aisle. Like somebody else mentioned, frog chew would desire to paintings too. those frogs get very super and could ultimately choose something greater considerable like guppies, minnows, and crickets.
2016-11-03 03:08:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋