Does anybody have Dwarf frogs?

Question

I have a 3ft fish tank with tropical fish in , can i add some Dwarf frogs with these? - redtail black shark, clown loach, guppies, mollies, swordtails, big pleco, little pleco and small cat fish(dora) think that's how it spelt. He never comes out his rock not even for air, (no he's not dead) he moves around inside of an evening, strangely enough i do wonder how he breathes for so long without getting air, anyway back to original question will the frogs be ok with these fish, i asked at the fish shop but some of them just don't seem to care, as ive had to tell them a few facts on fish. Some have very little knowledge of fish. I also have a lot of (fry) baby guppies and swordtails they wont eat them will they? I do have plenty of hiding places which i no you need for the frogs. Also do they have a fairly long life span like most fish? and are they easy to breed? sorry guys i no i'm only supposed to ask one question, any info would be greatfully appreciated, thanks for all your help.x =)

my catfish is a spotted doradid just looked it up, they are nocternal and hide a lot, the males only grow about an inch per year which would explain why he's still small. still haven't as yet found out why he doesn't come up to the surface for air.

it's hard as i can only pick one answer, but thank you for all your help, it was a close call between copper and youthful, shame you can't have more then one best answer. x

Answer 1

African dwarf frogs are fine to keep with fish that won't eat them. They may be tempted by your fry, however. Make sure if you get a frog, it's not an African clawed frog - these will eat fish. The tank should be a foot tall or less, because they have trouble getting to the surface for air otherwise (and they need to breathe air). Dwarfs are more fun if you keep them in groups. It sounds like your small catfish is a corydoras? They like to be in groups as well, so if this is what you have (you can google them for a picture), a few friends may bring yours out of hiding.

Breeding the frogs isn't hard, but raising the tadpoles is. They're tiny and need to be in a separate tank from the other fish and frogs so they don't get eaten.

Here's more information about the frogs, which includes something on breeding and raising the tadpoles: http://allaboutfrogs.org/info/mypets/dwarfs.html There's another link within the site with more info on breeding. They should live 5+ years.

Answer 2

As long as your fish are community fish, non-aggressive, they should be OK.
I have a couple and they like to come out when it's dark in the tank. I have a Betta and a couple of small (1.5") catfish in there and all seem to get along just fine.
Just make sure they get enough to eat.

Dwarf frogs won't attack any of your fish, however the fry may be a different story. Frogs hunt by smell, not sight.
Even when the fish are at the bottom of the tank sleeping, the frogs haven't bothered any of the fish.

Answer 3

The big concern is making sure they get the food, even if it must be hand fed. tubifex worms, blood worms, glass worms are all good meals. My frogs have developed a strange behavior that they won't eat the food unless they see the chopsticks in the tank and touching the food.

Here's the site that kept me from having any frogs belly up.

http://aquaticfrogs.tripod.com/id8.html

the dwarf frogs may eat fry but they'll leave the other fish alone. since there are so many other fish that are larger he may hide an awful lot too.

good luck

Answer 4

I have a frog and he does not bother with the other fish. Guess the big thing is make sure he doesnt get too hungry in order to feed him you have to make sure the food gets to the bottom. I feed mine in an upside doen seashell so it is like a little food dish - he gets pelletts and bloodworms as a treat - if he is hungry in between feedings he will eatsome fish flakes that make it too the bottom.

Hopefully he wont get that hungry that he will eat small fish - ive heard of this happening but so far my dwarf has steered clear of the fishes.

Answer 5

Are you saying your catfish doesn't breath air? Fish dont breath air... unless I am getting the wrong end of the stick. Is it a Hemidoras? As far as I can see, they dont breath air. The only fish which are commonly kept which breath air are the labyrinths, ie betta's, gouramis etc. Most fish extract oxygen out of the water.

Cant help you on your frog situation though I am afraid, never kept them myself.

Ashley

Answer 6

they will eat the fry and try to pick at the fish's tail. But they should be ok. had my frogs with similar fish and they did well every 4-5 months a fish would go missing though.

Answer 7

make helpful your pellets are sinking ones so the frogs can get them certainly. they are not the main suitable swimmers. additionally attempt employing frozen Brinewroms, Bloodworms or Glassworms. they are able to even have freeze dried of the previous worms. i do no longer understand if the betta could devour the worms. yet as an absoulute final motel placed the frogs in a separte tank.