My friend has this cute little frog in a fish tank, it swims all the time and comes up for air once and a while. It's really small, like about an inch or less long. She got it from her friend and has no idea where to get them. Does anyone know what kind of frog it is and where to buy one?
2007-03-13 07:22:18 · 11 answers · asked by Baby J 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
That would be an aquatic frog, most likely an African Dwarf. You can get them at most big pet stores, are they aren't too expensive. I have 4 right now, and they're just hilarious to watch. If you are thinking of getting one, read up on them first, because they aren't as easy to care for as goldfish or something of the like.
2007-03-13 07:36:31 · answer #1 · answered by Courtney 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are called African Dwarf Frogs.
Here is a care sheet
http://allaboutfrogs.org/info/mypets/dwarfs.html
Ask your local pet store, they often have them, they just don't have a specific tank for them as they are spread out among the tanks.. and often hard to see.
If they don't have them, they can probably order some.
Or you can check on-line with places like
Aquarium Fish.net
http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_pages/misc_critters/critters.htm#frogs
or
www.aquabid.com
2007-03-13 07:41:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry, I can't remember the names of the frogs, but I know for sure petsmart sells them..I used to have some myself.
Do note for your friend to keep the tank clean (partial water change often) and disease free as these little guys can sometimes be sensitive.
Also, they are bottom feeders so need a high protein bottom food such as bloodworms, shrimp etc.
2007-03-13 07:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by spottedmyappy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When i was younger, if you go to the discovery store and any kids toy store, they have a kit where they have a tank and some rocks. It's really quite cool, and you mail the postacard, showing that you got the kit, and they send you a tadpole. You put him in his tank, and watch him grow. He grows into a really cute frog, that can live about 3-5 years. I did it twice, and i loved it. Here's a website to buy the kit if you are interested...
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?endecaSID=1114CBEDFE65&langId=-1&storeId=10000&productId=64862&catalogId=10000
2007-03-13 08:12:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kim 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look up frogs on the net and try to find one that looks like it or take a pic to your local pet store and you should be able to find out about it and where to get one.
2007-03-13 07:27:02 · answer #5 · answered by ByouTfull 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would check pet stores - I have seen frogs swimming like that also - very cute!!
2007-03-13 07:26:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, look it up on the Internet. If you can't find out that way either call or go to your local pet store. They will help you, for sure. Sounds like your friend takes good care of the little guy!
2007-03-13 07:49:46 · answer #7 · answered by DPL06351 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any pet store with a really nice fish selection usually has frogs. no idea on th ename though but my friend used to have some too
2007-03-13 07:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Puddlemere United Fan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is either an African Clawed frog (xenopus) or a Dwarf Clawed frog (Hymenchirus).
African:
http://members.aol.com/sirchin/afc.htm
Dwarf:
http://exoticpets.about.com/od/frogsandtoads/p/dwarfclawedfrog.htm
2007-03-13 20:23:46 · answer #9 · answered by hotsnakes2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
African dwarf frogs, you can get them anywhere, at Petco or Petsmart, for about $3 each.
2007-03-13 07:57:34 · answer #10 · answered by boncarles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋