African Dwarf Frogs and current

[Mudfrog]

I have heard that ADF's do best with very little to no current. My 125g has an FX5 and a CF-500UV so there is a bit of current between the two. Would that be an issue for these little guys?

 

[Vicious_Fish]

It might be but I would be more concerned about them reaching the top of the tank for air. This species dosen't really like deep water.

 

[Mudfrog]

Ok.. I was not aware of that. Everything I read said the larger the tank the better. I'll keep looking then.

 

[Shenanigans]

hmm, how tall would you think is too tall?

 

[Vicious_Fish]

hmm, how tall would you think is too tall?

In their native habitat they live in shallow water so I would think anything over 18" deep is starting to push their comfort zone.

 

[packer43064]

Ok.. I was not aware of that. Everything I read said the larger the tank the better. I'll keep looking then.

You sure you don't mean the ACF's. Just wondering. ADF's look like their on the brink of dying everytime I see them. Always finicky and clumsy, I agree with Vicious. I doubt they could easily go up to that height to breathe without problems.

 

[Mudfrog]

Yea.. the ACF's are illegal in VA or I would ideally get those instead.

 

[packer43064]

Yea.. the ACF's are illegal in VA or I would ideally get those instead.

Just making sure. A lot of people get them confused.

 

[Experiment397]

When I keep adf's. I use a little tiny shallow tank. If you can find a way to make a platform, I used a plastic leaf glued to the side of the tank or a piece of shale, about 1/2" below the surface they will make great use of it. Or a floating island. Like some floating plastic plants or cork bark


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