African clawed frogs
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I don't understand Question. What is AFC?? 
Hi ger87410 
I think you have African Clawed Frogs wrong in your poll. It is abbreviated ACF, not AFC.
What you keep it with depends on the size of the frog and the size and disposition of the fish. In terms of the frog, when it is fully grown it can swallow an adult cory cat whole, so fish of this size or smaller are a definite no-no.
On the other hand, don't think that these frogs are aggressive; they are not. They merely jump up and grab anything small enough that enters their field of vision. It seems more like a reflex than anything else. They do not seem to actually do anything like stalking.
Depending on the fish you are considering keeping them with, you might have a problem with feeding the frogs. As I just mentioned, the food has to get in their field of vision, and since they are usually at the bottom of the tank, the fish might grab it first.
Now as far as the safety of the frogs, this would depend entirely on their size and the nature of the cichlids. If they are aggressive and the frogs are small, the frogs will not stand a chance. I don't think that even fully grown frogs are a match for aggressive cichlids or other fish with a less than peaceful disposition. They are soft bodied and probably cannot defend themselves.
All things considered, I recommend keeping these frogs in a tank of their own.
I think you have African Clawed Frogs wrong in your poll. It is abbreviated ACF, not AFC.
What you keep it with depends on the size of the frog and the size and disposition of the fish. In terms of the frog, when it is fully grown it can swallow an adult cory cat whole, so fish of this size or smaller are a definite no-no.
On the other hand, don't think that these frogs are aggressive; they are not. They merely jump up and grab anything small enough that enters their field of vision. It seems more like a reflex than anything else. They do not seem to actually do anything like stalking.
Depending on the fish you are considering keeping them with, you might have a problem with feeding the frogs. As I just mentioned, the food has to get in their field of vision, and since they are usually at the bottom of the tank, the fish might grab it first.
Now as far as the safety of the frogs, this would depend entirely on their size and the nature of the cichlids. If they are aggressive and the frogs are small, the frogs will not stand a chance. I don't think that even fully grown frogs are a match for aggressive cichlids or other fish with a less than peaceful disposition. They are soft bodied and probably cannot defend themselves.
All things considered, I recommend keeping these frogs in a tank of their own.
Hi ger87410
No, i don't think that keeping these frogs in the same tank with an oscar is a very good idea. As far as I know, (I'm not a cichlid keeper) Oscars grow large and are extremely aggressive. Your frog would be no match for one of them.
If that's a 20 gallon high tank in your signature, 2 or 3 of these frogs could happily spend their entire lives in there.
They are very little trouble to maintain since they do best without filtration and do not need a heater if your home is in the 60 to 80 degree range.
No, i don't think that keeping these frogs in the same tank with an oscar is a very good idea. As far as I know, (I'm not a cichlid keeper) Oscars grow large and are extremely aggressive. Your frog would be no match for one of them.
If that's a 20 gallon high tank in your signature, 2 or 3 of these frogs could happily spend their entire lives in there.
They are very little trouble to maintain since they do best without filtration and do not need a heater if your home is in the 60 to 80 degree range.You noticed my sig. The thing w/ putting them in the 20 gal is that I was wanting to put other fish in there also. Is there fish that can go in a 20 gal that won't be eaten? Oscars grow pretty big yes, but the aggression level is low.
The thing w/ putting them in the 20 gal is that I was wanting to put other fish in there also. Is there fish that can go in a 20 gal that won't be eaten? Oscars grow pretty big yes, but the aggression level is low.Hi ger87410
The only fish I ever kept with the ACFs was goldfish and weather loaches in my 55 gallon tank. For a time they got along fine because their sizes were compatible, but eventually the goldfish outgrew the frogs.
What actually happened was that the goldfish would grab all the food before the frogs could get any. I'd be concerned that this might happen no matter what fish you kept them with.
Unless the food gets in their limited field of vision, they might not see it in time to get their share. Also, remember that they do have little arms and hands that wave around and might look like a tasty snack to a large fish.
The only fish I ever kept with the ACFs was goldfish and weather loaches in my 55 gallon tank. For a time they got along fine because their sizes were compatible, but eventually the goldfish outgrew the frogs.
What actually happened was that the goldfish would grab all the food before the frogs could get any. I'd be concerned that this might happen no matter what fish you kept them with.
Unless the food gets in their limited field of vision, they might not see it in time to get their share. Also, remember that they do have little arms and hands that wave around and might look like a tasty snack to a large fish.
I'm now thinking about putting the bugger in a 20h. Don't know what other fish I can put with it. Maybe some platies or something. I know what I'll do! I'll turn it into a guppy farm. Who cares what the frog eats then, right? It couldn't eat too much could it?
Hi ger87410
I think that while fish could get along with your frog while it's small, they would eventually have to be removed or become the frog's dinner. But, 2 or 3 of them would make good pets in a 20h.
One thing to remember about them is that you will probably have them a long time. They can easily live 15 years, so it's worth the time to set up a good place for them. Did you see this thread?
http
/fish.orbust.net/forums/index.php?sh...=42192&hl=jabba
I think that while fish could get along with your frog while it's small, they would eventually have to be removed or become the frog's dinner. But, 2 or 3 of them would make good pets in a 20h.
One thing to remember about them is that you will probably have them a long time. They can easily live 15 years, so it's worth the time to set up a good place for them. Did you see this thread?
http
/fish.orbust.net/forums/index.php?sh...=42192&hl=jabbaSimilar threads
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