Keeping Frogs.

[sezra]

I have just caught a common frog from the garden (im in the uk by the way) and have put him in our aquarium with the 6 minows we have. Its set up for my son so he can watch our native species as I think we have some really fascinating animals that just arent appreciated.
 
Anyway, i did some reading around before hand, and couldnt find much info about whether these guys have specific lighting needs. Now, he's not going to be a permanent resident, but I would like to make sure he is comfortable whilst he is with us.

 

[ncguppy830]

what do you mean by common frog? bullfrog? then need 75 land or 50 land.

 

[sezra]

what do you mean by common frog? bullfrog? then need 75 land or 50 land.

 
no, we dont get bull frogs here in the UK. What I have is a Rana temporaria. He has at least 50% land in the form of a turtle dock.
 

 

[ncguppy830]

how big is the tank, True frogs need space.

 

[sezra]

how big is the tank, True frogs need space.

its a 110l tank, so not the biggest but he's just a small guy.

 

[ncguppy830]

really too small, they shouldnt be kept in captivity because they can jump high and bump there head which well all know what could happen after that.

 

[sezra]

thanks for the input, like i said though, he isnt going to be a permanent resident, its just so my son can view him for a bit. i'll release him in a few days. 

 

[ncguppy830]

oh ok well then thats fine.just make sure to feed him

 

[betta fish]

If you are only going to keep him for a few days then I would not worry about the lighting needs, bearing in mind common frogs need live food such as worms/slugs/beetles etc which are not really do able in a large tank with minnows as they will just fall in the water and drown, a better tank would be mainly land based with damp soil/plants/grass and a small water container for short term viewing, as I am sure you are aware the frog will be far happier and better released back into the wild asap.