Care Sheet for TadpolesAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 3.44 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 02/17/2005 |
Main Category: | Aquatic/Land |
Sub Category: | Tadpoles |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Forest herper |
Years Experience: | 3 to 5 Years |
Species: | Frog larve |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | Bullfrogs,Leopard frogs,and generaly all North American Frog Tadpoles. |
Sexing and Characteristics: | The frog tadpoles can’t be sexed until becoming an adult. |
Mostly Active During: | Both |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Small pebbles at the bottom of the aquarium for grip when the tadpoles start to turn into frogs.Some small plastic plants for hiding.Water level should be at least 3inches deep. |
Lighting and UVB: | No lighting is necessary. |
Temperatures and Humidity: | The temperature should never be above or below room temperature(75F). |
Heating and Equipment: | N/A |
Caging Provided: | Almost anything-small animal travel cages,large jars,10 gallons and 20 gallons.
Note-These tadpoles may need a larger set-up when frogs. |
Diet: | Omnivorous |
Description of Diet: | May feed on algae or can be fed goldfish flakes.Bullfrog tadpoles make a well fish aquarium "clean-ups",and can last one year-two years as tadpoles. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | |
Maintenance: | Clean once a week at least.They can be very messy! |
Some Words on this Species: | N/A |
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