Dwarf Congo Frog

[sharpshark]

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Hi,
This is my first post, though I have read alot of topics to answer my questions!

I have a dwarf congo frog in my community tank, and he currently eats frozen bloodworm, the probelm I have is that I am going on holiday soon, for two weeks, and I am not sure about getting him fed, as I don't live near anyone I know and I don't trust my neighbours!!

Currently I feed him every other day, by feeding the fish their flaked food and squirting his bloodworm at him giving him a chance to eat before the fish find it.
The fish aren't a problem, I can use a two week tablet or an auto fish feeder, but how can I ensure that the frog gets food?

Do I need to worry about him not feeding for two weeks?

I could remove him from the tank into a small one and let a relative look after him, but this means alot of added expense for a new heater, tank/bowl etc , plus the stress to the frog, any other ideas?

Any help would be appreciated, Thanks!!

 

[nmonks]

Can't speak for frogs, but most fish, will get by without food for 2 weeks.

What I do is put small pots (e.g., dixie cups or medication cups) in the freezer. Each has a bit of frozen, flake, and catfish food. One for use each time the friend or neighbour visits. Space the visits out, say, 2-3 days between them. Then, hide the rest of the food so that there's no risk of overfeeding.

Cheers,

Neale

 

[§tudz]

African Dwarf Frogs, dont do too well in community tanks, in my experience and the experience of others.

I currently keep 4 ADFs in a tank, which is not heated and they are doing great, and have done for nearly 12months. I've even had them spawn, but as I dont have to room to will to raise the fry I removed the eggs, and disposed of them.

My Frogs eat Freeze dried Blood worm, and wont even look t frozen ones, so you could try them in a 'timer feeder'

As for feeder blocks they do little more then pollute the tank, and kill your fish.
If you have tetra's and other 'basic' tropicals then a timer would be the way to go with them.


N.B.
I went on holiday last summer for two weeks and I lost two Upsidedown catfish due to over feeding my a certain female relative who gave birth to me and she used to keep fish years ago. The first thing I did when I got back at about 11am is empty the tank and clean it as the tank was thick with uneaten food

 

[sharpshark]

Thanks for the info, I will avoid the feeder blocks and go for a timer, my ADF seems to be okay in my community tank, though the fish are all (fairly) peaceful ones, they seem to leave him alone. He does eat the frozen bloodworm, though I defrost it in a bit of aquarium water, then squirt it at him via a turkey baster (a hint i picked up from the species log on here) whilst feeding the fish their flakes to ensure he has a chance of getting some before the fish cotton on.

It seems my only option is a small tank and heater, and to take him to one of my relatives to care for, though as you found out, you can't trust anyone !!!

 

[Boxermom]

ADFs actually do better in cooler water, so I wouldn't bother getting a heater.

 

[§tudz]

Thanks for the info, I will avoid the feeder blocks and go for a timer, my ADF seems to be okay in my community tank, though the fish are all (fairly) peaceful ones, they seem to leave him alone. He does eat the frozen bloodworm, though I defrost it in a bit of aquarium water, then squirt it at him via a turkey baster (a hint i picked up from the species log on here) whilst feeding the fish their flakes to ensure he has a chance of getting some before the fish cotton on.

It seems my only option is a small tank and heater, and to take him to one of my relatives to care for, though as you found out, you can't trust anyone !!!

what I ment was that they dont always get enough food as the fish get there quicker not that they are picked on by other fish



As long as you dont over feed them they will be long lived, as they tend to eat too much and die, greedy frogs!