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I moved Speedy into the tank with Sweetie, Tao and Flash. They are all studiously avoiding each other. Speedy is much smaller in the other tank. My vase is a great magnifying glass. <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

I went down to the local pet store yesterday, innocently intending to buy a little box net thing to put future possible baby fry in. I checked out the fish on my way, and there was a new shipment of froggies! yay! They looked like they had been there a while, and they were all relatively active and happy look'in, so I bought one <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
So far he's ten times more active than my first frog. The other one must have been sick, because I just never saw him at all except to grab air. He didn't EVER float at the top of the tank or climb onto anything really. I'm very pleased with this frog! He is SO MUCH FUN TO WATCH! I love his little flippers and his skinny little legs and arms.
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Gotta watch out for those "innocent" trips to the fish store! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I love my froggies too, they are so cute. I can see how easy it is to end up with tanks everywhere in the house. :rolleyes:

Hello all! I'm new to this forum but have been reading this post. I noticed a lot of people here are new to the Dwarf Froggies (bless the adorable little things <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ) I have had a lot of experience with them I wanted to give everyone a few tips on them....

*Breeding is very hard. 2 of my frogs had bred before and my fish kept eating the eggs. I wish they didn't because just a few months ago their father died and I would have liked to have one of his kids to remember him by <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> I wouldn't reccomend trying to breed them.

*I feed my froggies through a 2 straws taped together. This works out fabulously only if you feed them sinking the frog bites.

*Girls frogs are round and a bit more pear-shaped. The boys are skinnier and have a bump sort of where their armpit is (I kno this is odd.. ha ha <img src="/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> )

*Someone said one of their frogs had a flipper missing. One of my frogs has had a hand missing too. You should probably bring him/her to a pet store nearby and have him/her checked out.

Hope these tips help I will add more later.

Hello BettaFrogGirl!

Welcome to the forum! and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us about the frogs! I have two myself and enjoy them. They are fun and interesting to watch. If there is any other info on these interesting little guys/gals that you can share...please do! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Hope you enjoy it here! (would you like a betta to go with your little frogs?? <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> )

Emg <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hello BettaFrogGirl <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Thanks for the info! I never thought of feeding a frog through a straw I'll have to try it!

Hope you like it here!

Hi BettaFrogGirl!

Welcome, I am glad to have someone with experience with our little froggies to ask questions! <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

I've got 3 now, 2 in one tank with a female betta and an oto, and one in a tank with a male and an oto.

Can you explain about the straws? I haven't found frog food anywhere so far, but I haven't been to a fish store yet.

I'm afraid to go near one frankly! :rolleyes: God knows what I'd come out with if I go in. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Hahaha Nann..I can relate!! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Emg :rolling:

Nann,
About the frog food, you can find it in almost any pet store that sells fish (and especially in one that sells the frogs <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> ) It's called HBH Frog and Tadpole Bites. They are sinking pellets and work very well. If your straw doesn't reach the bottom, tape 2 (or three if you really need it) together. It's best to feed them in one spot all the time so they will eventually learn that that is where there food will always be.

Everyone,
Thank you all for the friendly welcome. It will be very useful to have a forum with so many fish and frog lovers. I have ahd lots of experience with the frogs, but I am new to bettas and I need help. I have a new male betta that I just got 4 days ago. His name is Snowfire incase anyone was interested <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> . He is very fun to have, but I have a problem; He hasn't been eating his Betta Bites! I put a few on top and he doesn't eat them. Can anyone help me out? <img src="/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Hello BFGirl!

Welcome to the forum! We would love your input about the frogs...and will be happy to help you all we can with your new betta(s)!

These fish can be very finicky...they are also tempermental to changes. It could be that he isn't used to the food you are offering or he is just taking his time adjusting to the change in environment...or...both! <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Being in a little cup at the pet/fish store is a very stressful experience for bettas...they need time to settle and adjust. Offer him different foods..but make sure you take out what he doesn't eat. Make sure the temp of his water is high 70's low 80's F. and you could add some aquarium salt to his water too, that helps.

If he is kept warm and quiet for a few days with nice clean water I'm sure he'll do fine. But do keep an eye out for any illness that may crop up...fungus, ick ...fun stuff like that.. :rolleyes: There are plenty of threads here with lots of good advice if he does show any signs of illness. There are also plenty of folks here who would be happy to answer any questions you may have! <img src="/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Let us know how your little guy is doing !

Emg <img src="/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />