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African Dwarf Frog

African Dwarf Frog

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 Scientific Name:
  •  Hymenochirus boettgeri
 Description:
  •  Also know as dwarf aquatic frog
  •  Recommended for begineer frog pet ethusiasts
  •  Fully aquatic, occasionnally breathing at water surface
 Distribution:
  •  Central Africa, Nigeria, Cameroon
 Breeding:
  •  Male frog will perform "calling dance" to attract the female frog
  •  If the female frog is ready, frog male will grap her from behind
  •  She will swim to the surface and lay eggs
  •  Male frog will then fertilize them outside the body
 Nesting:
  •  Eggs are round
  •  After fertilized, one side is white and one side is brown
 Size:
  •  Average 1.5 inch
 Life Span:
  •  Average 7 years, up to 15 years max
 Diet:
  •  Small fish meat, worms, larvae, and tiny insects
  •  In captivity, frozen bloodworms, frozon brineshrimp or dried brineshrimp
  •  Feeding is done every 2 to 3 days
 Habitat:
  •  Clean fresh water, no chlorine (water from tap, and leave it for at least 2 days or use anti-chlorine)
  •  If other species, such as gold fish in the same tank get affected with decease, remove them and clean the tank thoroughly
  •  Recommended 1 gallon aquarium per frog
  •  Ideally pH is kept at 7.0 to 7.2
  •  Make sure the temperature is between 74�F to 80�F
 Common Disease:
  •  -
 More Information About African Dwarf Frog :
  •  This frog shed its skin every 2 weeks
 
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