New Pet Suggestions?

Those are neat frogs; perfect for a smaller tank of 5 gallons at least. Please, PLEASE, if you want a small frog though, make sure they are Not african clawed frogs! Those are awesome; I have 5, But they can grow larger than your hand.. please inform yourself on the differences between the two, as pet stores will often sell them mixed up..
Now if you had a 20-long tank at least (or equivelant rubbermaid) I would gladly recommend the Africans. But remember, both types are fully aquatic but also need secure lids on their tanks because they can torpedo out..

Yeah, I used to raise African clawed frogs... those suckers can get BIG! I had a female that must have been two inches thick. They're cool, but make sure you have adequate space for one. :D

They are big, awesome frogs! We have our five in a 125g tank; a little bit of overkill, but it is also a cichlid tank, and they live together well. You could house a pair in a 20-long; I might go so far as to say a pair of males might even be ok in a 15-long tank.. but female get hyooo-ge!

Go get a budgett's frog (i believe is the name). I saw one at an expo and couldn't stop laughing. It was only $25 and very interesting. I've read they can thrive in a 5gal.

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Originally Posted by Ginevive

Those are neat frogs; perfect for a smaller tank of 5 gallons at least. Please, PLEASE, if you want a small frog though, make sure they are Not african clawed frogs! Those are awesome; I have 5, But they can grow larger than your hand.. please inform yourself on the differences between the two, as pet stores will often sell them mixed up..
Now if you had a 20-long tank at least (or equivelant rubbermaid) I would gladly recommend the Africans. But remember, both types are fully aquatic but also need secure lids on their tanks because they can torpedo out..

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Thanks
I want to keep to something small, since it will likely go in my son's room...I'll do some more research on the African Dwarf, and hopefully I'll be able to distinguish between the two when I go to buy.

Thanks :)