Tadpole Plants?

Question

Were thinking of getting a couple tadpoles for our 20 gallon tank. We have alot of pebbles from petco that we used for a small land area that slants so the tadpoles can stand on once they develope legs and their gills disapear. There are also a couple larger rocks in the water portion of the tank for hiding and sitting on.

But I was wondering what kind of plants would go well with tadpoles. We were thinking of getting some live plants that the tadpoles could eat off when we go on vacation. And also to hide in. (We do have a small log that is about 4 in high and 3 in long, hollow too, that slants upward from the water to the land).

One last question.
When do we start feeding them live food?

Thanks,
Kelly

Answer 1

Anything tall, bushy, and fast growing would be good. For this reason, Water Sprite, Elodea/Anacharis, Hygrophila, and Vallisneria all make great choices and will be good "snacks" for the tadpoles as they grow. They are, however, carnivores, so plants cannot form their entire diet. You can start feeding them live food as soon as they can fit it in their mouths. Until then, frozen brineshrimp is perfect.

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