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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

When the tadpoles are reared and released, you not only witness a special transformation, but also contribute to the increase in the number of frogs, which feed on harmful insects such as mosquitoes, flies, mosquitoes, and more. other. For tadpoles to thrive and their morphology go smoothly, you need to be well prepared and know how to do it.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Prepare the tadpole aquarium

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   Keep the water clean. The tadpoles need a clean, chlorinated water environment. Bottled water is an ideal source of water, but if you use tap water, you will need to leave the water in the pot for about 24 hours. Rainwater is one of the best sources of water for tadpoles because it contains mosquito larvae and is free of any chemicals.
   • Some people recommend that you use the same water source where the tadpoles are caught.
   • Do not use tap water; Tap water contains chemicals that can be harmful to tadpoles. If you want to use tap water, do not cover the water for 24 hours to allow the chlorine concentration in the water to dissolve. Or, preferably, use a chlorinated fish solution for fish sold at pet stores.
2. Change the water regularly. Change only half of the water at a time to keep the pH balance of the water. Using a drip straw is convenient for water exchange and reduces tadpoles disturbances, and easily removes debris gathered at the bottom of the tank. However, this is optional - not everyone with a tadpole / frog will have this device. advertisement

Part 3 of 4: Feeding the Tadpoles

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   Boil romaine lettuce for 10 to 15 minutes. Boil until the leaves are soft. Drain and cut into small pieces. Eat a pinch of the tadpoles every day.
   • You can use other salads. However, use only those with softer leaves and should be cut into very small pieces to fit their tiny mouth.
   • Conventional fish foods can also be used for tadpoles, but should be used in small amounts as it is not the best food for them. Depending on how many tadpoles you keep, a few pinch of food a week should be enough to satisfy their hunger. Too much food can cause them to die from overeating.
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Part 4 of 4: Observing the tadpole development

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   Please be patient. They will usually develop from an egg to a tadpole within 6 to 12 weeks. Remember that and don't panic when the weather is cold; in winter the tadpoles grow more slowly. The ideal temperature is 20-25oC.

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   Prepare for the metamorphosis process. Once you see the tadpoles begin to grow on their feet, you will need a soil tank for them to crawl or they will drown.

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   Do not feed the tadpoles when they have their forelegs. At this point, the tadpole will eat its tail and turn into a frog.

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   Give them more food after the metamorphosis process. If you haven't released the baby frogs yet, they will likely need a larger tank.

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   Note that many frogs do not like to be touched. The tank must be cleaned every day, otherwise bacteria will spread quickly and possibly kill them. advertisement

Advice

• Tadpoles can sometimes be found in deep puddles.
• If you have tadpoles that are clawed frogs or African dwarf frogs, there is no need for them to crawl as all stages of aquatic frog development take place entirely underwater.
• When feeding the tadpoles, shred, reheat the lettuce and offer it in pinch.
• The dead ones will turn gray (if your tadpoles are black). They float on water and can be easily removed.
• Tadpoles can feed on water bugs, pond weeds, water lily leaves, flower blood, flies, mosquitoes, worms and their larvae.
• If you have tadpoles and frogs, don't put them in the same tank. If the frog is too hungry, they will eat tadpole eggs.
• Notice, mosquito larvae look a lot like tadpoles. You will know they are mosquitoes if they have a pointed pink dot on their tail. Like tadpoles, they don't swim much.
• Do not allow the tadpoles to eat human food.
• Don't keep tadpoles in the same tank with fish or animals that might turn them into prey.
• Keep the water level in the tank low. A few centimeters tall is sufficient. This will make it easier for the tadpoles to rest at the bottom of the tank and when they turn into baby frogs, it will not be too difficult for them to crawl out of the water.
• Do not expose the tadpoles to air or extreme temperatures for long periods of time.
• Sometimes the tadpoles kept in a tank will not know how to survive on their own. So, if you decide to keep them, understand that you will probably have to keep them for life.
• Use mineral water.
• Make sure you prepare for the metamorphosis. It happens faster than you think, so put something like a tree or kick in the water so that the baby frog can crawl or they will drown.
• Don't worry if the tadpoles don't move. They stand still quite a lot.
• Do not stock more than one male frog in the same tank.
• You might consider buying algae cakes at the pet store because tadpoles like them.

Warning

• Don't overfeed the tadpoles. That can lead to turbidity and they will suffocate. Overfeeding will also contaminate the water, leading to a high risk of water infection.
• Be careful not to get sunscreen, soaps, moisturizers, and similar products into the water as they will kill the tadpoles. At all costs, do not let pesticides get into the water.
• If you keep frogs outdoors, the result is likely to have frogs that reproduce over the long term. If so, make sure they're sourced locally.
• Find out the laws where you live before you catch wild tadpoles about raising or releasing frogs, especially if you feed them on processed food. The tadpoles kept in tanks will adapt to a different habitat where other diseases can wreak havoc on the local wildlife.
• Avoid exposing the tadpoles in direct sunlight, but it is okay if direct sunlight does not overheat the tadpoles; Always keep three quarters of the tank in the shade.
• If you live in a local area with a mosquito-borne infection problem, make sure your outdoor tank does not become a mosquito breeding ground.

What you need

• Suitable tank (fish tank, aquarium, capless bottle, etc.)
• Country
• Tadpoles
• Tadpoles food (Romaine lettuce, spinach, fish food, etc. You can also purchase tadpoles ready-to-eat foods at the pet store)
• Objects for the tadpole to cling to (grass, leaves, etc.)