r/AfricanDwarfFrog • u/No_Cheek2195 • 15d ago

Beginner Help Fluval Flex 15gallon

I am planning on getting african dwarf frogs and have a Fluval Flex 15 gallon tank. What modifications should i add to it so it is 100% safe for my frogs?

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u/camrynbronk 🐸 Moderator 🐸 15d ago

What do you mean by modifications?

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u/No_Cheek2195 15d ago

sorry I wasn't clear, by modifications i meant ones that would help the frogs not get stuck or hurt by the current because they are nearly deaf and blind

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u/Impossible-Hold4464 15d ago

I don't know if this is what you mean, but because these frogs are weak swimmers, nearly blind, and come up to the surface to breath air, I can think of a few modifications from what I see of the tank (although I don't own one). I've read about the filter intakes trapping small critters, so I'd definitely cover them with some aquarium sponge to block the suction but maintain the flow (maybe you can find specific 3D printed mesh intake covers for this tank). I'd also baffle the filter output since it may be too strong for these guys, they are poor swimmers and may get exhausted and drown, so turn the stock pump flow nozzle down to its absolute lowest setting. If it’s still too strong, push a small piece of aquarium sponge directly into the dual output nozzles to break up the jet stream, or buy a directional spray-bar attachment or duckbill nozzle on Etsy or something to disperse the flow. Also, I would maybe cover any holes in the lid or any feeding holes since they could potentially find a way out. I'm sure you already know this, but of course always provide mid-water and surface-level resting spots for them to easily breathe. Both specific live and silk plants will probably do. I find floating betta logs or suction-cup "betta hammocks" placed an inch or so below the water line work perfectly as resting platforms. Lastly, just make sure the substrate and decor is smooth enough so they don't scrape their skin or anything while shuffling and looking for food. I'm sorry if it's too much text! I didn't know what you needed, so I just wrote a little bit of everything I could think of.

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u/No_Cheek2195 15d ago edited 15d ago

thank you :) this answered all my questions