| Like any other aquatic pet, African dwarf frogs have | | | | larger, is that it allows the tank to be cycled and only |
| care requirements that help them stay healthy and | | | | small, weekly water changes are needed. Anything |
| live a long time. Just because these frogs are tiny | | | | under 5 gallons, and you should be doing 100% water |
| doesn't mean they don't deserve to have lots of | | | | changes on your frog's aquarium. |
| space to move around in, and clear, warm water. But | | | | Another requirement these frogs have is heat. A |
| what exactly are the basic care requirements of | | | | good aquarium heater that keeps the water at a |
| these amazing frogs? | | | | steady temperature at a point between 74 - 82 |
| African dwarf frogs can be very active and can swim | | | | degrees Fahrenheit is preferred, with a good |
| around a lot, especially at night since they're mostly | | | | middle-ground temperature being 77 degrees. Frogs |
| nocturnal. A good guideline to follow when considering | | | | cannot regulate their own body temperature, so |
| how much space your frog needs is at least 2 gallons | | | | water that's not too cold or hot is important. |
| per ADF. This allows ample room for the frog to | | | | Lastly, if you have decorations, such as caves, |
| swim around in and also allows for a decent amount | | | | bridges, or plants, make sure that there are no rough |
| of water for waste to be diluted in before the | | | | edges. These frogs love squeezing into small, |
| weekly water change. Also, make sure the tank you | | | | shadowy spaces, and can easily hurt themselves on |
| choose has a tight-fitting lid...these guys are great | | | | anything that's not smooth. Always make sure to |
| escape artists! | | | | provide some cover or cave for your frog, |
| ADFs aren't like fish which require the use of a filter | | | | though...They don't like completely open spaces and |
| to add oxygen to the water. These frogs swim to | | | | like to hide during the day. |
| the surface to gulp air. An advantage to using a filter, | | | | Caring for African dwarf frogs isn't complicated, as |
| however, mostly if you have a 5 gallon tank or | | | | long as you follow the basics. |