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