For this reason, an aquarium or clear plastic container works best. Your tank needs to be big enough to support all your tadpoles. Also, the smaller the container, the more often you need to change the water. The last time I raised tadpoles I used a cheap, 10-gallon aquarium. The quality of water and its temperature are important things to get right. Tadpoles are delicate creatures, and a sudden shift in water temperature can spell disaster. Likewise, water containing chemicals like chlorine is harmful. Water treatment plants typically use chlorine or chloramines to treat drinking water. It’s what most people find in their tap water at home. Tap water is generally considered safe for humans but harmful to amphibians.įun fact: Amphibians have permeable skin. This permeability allows frogs to absorb oxygen from the water. It’s also one of the reasons they’re vulnerable to chlorinated tap water.ĭo not use tap water without first removing the chlorine.
To remove chlorine, let the water sit out for several days before using it. Chlorine evaporates over time and aeration accelerates this process.Īlternatively, you can use a dechlorination agent like Repti-Safe. A few drops of a dechlorination agent will render the water usable. They’re cheap and you can find them in most pet stores or online. It’s a common product in the fish-keeping hobby.
Bottled spring water is generally considered safe, although it’s not perfect. Avoid distilled water because it lacks minerals. Rainwater is fine, so long as it’s collected from a source that doesn’t contain chemical runoff. Pond, lake, or creek water is acceptable under certain conditions. One, don’t use this water if the tadpoles you’re raising are endemic to another part of the world. Local water may contain tiny parasites your tadpoles/frogs aren’t adapted to. The temperature of the water is important. In other words, don’t toss your tadpoles in an aquarium filled with ice-cold water. This is important to remember when performing partial water changes, but more on that later.Īnurans (frogs and toads) inhabit much of the world, living in varying climates. Due to this, the water temperature should reflect what they’re adapted to in the wild. How do you know? You may need to research that. If you acquired tadpoles from somewhere in the United States, you can most likely keep their water at room temperature. This is because 70 ☏ water is normal for them. On the other hand, if you purchase tadpoles from a local breeder and that species naturally inhabits the tropical regions of the world, room temperature might not work. Plants, Substrate & DecorationsĪdding aquatic plants, substrate, and decorations might seem like a good idea. Sure, It’s neat and makes an observation tank appealing. Large rocks or branches can trap or crush tadpoles.īe wiery of going overboard.Substrate (rocks, sand, etc) makes cleaning more difficult.However, decorations are not required and they can cause problems. Less is more, in terms of caring for tadpoles. You need to clean their enclosure often, and adding decorations and substrate material can make this a difficult task. If you simply cannot live without decorations, opt for a fake aquatic plant. Your baby tadpoles will eventually grow legs. They’re becoming semi-terrestrial and need something to walk on. Something to climb in and out of the water, without escaping their enclosure. You don’t need a land area until your tadpoles grow back legs. Please look thoroughly through my list, there are some gems scattered about :)ĪGE OF WONDERS: PLANETFALL - DELUXE EDITIONīIT.TRIP Presents.Either transfer the tadpoles to a different tank containing a large bowl of water and land area, using a substrate like eco-earth. All games I offer have come from either bundle-sites, non-bundle sites, the developers themselves (i am a alpha/beta-tester), or from friends. 
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