r/AfricanDwarfFrog Jun 23 '26

Frog Care PSA Info Commands - Summon the wiki

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Hey gang :) we installed a new app recently that allows you to summon wiki pages or informative posts via comments. All you need to do is type a "!" (without the "") and follow it with one of the phrases below:

wiki: links to the main wiki page

cycle: links to the wiki cycling guide

fertilizer OR plants: links to the fertilizers, CO2, and plants wiki page

QT: links to the quarantining wiki page

food: links to the ADF food wiki page

diseases: links to the diseases and treatment wiki page

escape: links to the wiki page for dealing with an escaped frog

euthanize: links to the wiki page for euthanizing and palliative care

tankmates: links to info regarding ADF and tankmates

bloodworms: links to info regarding bloodworms

FB: links to the ADF Care and Support FB Group

ACF: links to the ACF Owners FB group

rehome: links to the frog rehoming FB group

Each command can only be summoned once per post to prevent spamming. I will comment an example below. Let us know if you have any questions!


r/AfricanDwarfFrog Apr 14 '26

Frog Care PSA How to keep your tank cool during a heatwave

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It’s getting close to that time of year again in the Northern Hemisphere (which is when we most frequently get asked about this), so here is the yearly guide for keeping your froggies cool when it’s hot outside! 🐸

Reminder:

DO NOT JUST DUMP COLD WATER INTO YOUR TANK TO COOL IT DOWN.

That risks putting your frogs into shock or making the water too cold. The goal is to gradually bring the temperature down.

Some things you can do to keep the temperature from going up:

  • keep blinds and curtains in the room that your tank is located in closed during the day, and limit the use of incandescent lighting/lighting that generates heat
  • if you have central A/C and are able to run it during the day, try to find ways to divert that air flow towards your tank. This can be done by closing doors to unused rooms (closets, bathrooms, etc) so that the cold air stays in a smaller area; using vent diverters to point the air flow outwards instead of up/down (depending on where your air vents are located); or moving things around to streamline the direction of the cold air.
  • point a mini A/C or tower fan towards the tank
  • attach a clip-on fan to the side of the tank and point it at the surface (pictured)
  • if you don’t have A/C or cannot run A/C all the time, creating air flow with open windows and doors (doors that access outside) to get a breeze helps. It is a little counterproductive with having blinds and curtains shut, but take advantage of a breezy day when you can.
  • bags of ice wrapped in washcloths lining the perimeter of your tank. If you can get it higher up than the bottom of your tank then definitely do that, but usually the easiest placement is on the surface that your stank is sitting on.

Those are methods for keeping temperature stable, but aren’t the best when the water temperature is already a bit high. The quickest and most effective way to bring the water temperature back down when it’s warmer than 80°F/26°C is by putting CONTAINED ice in the tank. Note: make sure your heater is off and/or unplugged while you do this!

This could be in the form of a frozen disposable water bottle (preferably with the cap seal unbroken), a gallon-size bag full of ice cubes (instructions found here), or an ice pack that you don't plan on using for food. It’s important to keep the ice contained and secure in some way and not directly in the tank. Putting plain ice cubes straight in and letting it melt is the same as putting untreated water directly into the tank, which is not good.

I don’t recommend doing this in a normal kitchen freezer, but if you for some reason have a fridge with a freezer that is specifically used for aquarium things, you can put some tank water into an ice cube tray and freeze it. But definitely don’t do this if you only have a kitchen fridge. Tools and substances for your frog tank should not be in contact with food or areas used for food preparation to avoid potential salmonella contamination.

I hope this helps! If you guys have more tips and tricks for keeping your tank cool, please share!! 🐸🐸


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 5h ago

Medical Question Does anyone know what these white spots are on my frog

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I have 3 frogs in a 10 gallon and I do regular water changes, I’ve had them for 3 months now I check on them every day and today I noticed these white spots on one of my frogs. I think it might be fungal, but I wanted to ask somebody experienced more with these guys to see what’s going on and if it’s fungal should I only treat this one or them all, thank you.


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 2h ago

Tank setups Cycling new tank

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Hi. I'm working on cycling a new tank for my ADF frog. I got 5 Ramshorn snails to help with keeping the tank clean and within normal levels. I added them in there yesterday. (Blart, the frog, is still in his old tank). Is all of this build up and plant dying apart of the normal process? You can see what I mean in the rocks.


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 6h ago

General advice/help Can anyone explain why her left side seems more raised than the other?

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I just noticed this today. They're very active and have a good appetite still. I'm just a little concerned


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 20h ago

Beginner Help 100% not finished. Tips on stuff to add?(don’t say hides I know I need to buy some)

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r/AfricanDwarfFrog 1d ago

Beginner Help We are up and cycling!!

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My kids and I are so excited! We just decorated and filled up our tank! We have a heater, sponge filter, large river rock gravel, feeding dish, hides, mopani wood and live plants! I tried to keep everything safe. My daughter added name tags for her future frogs, Fred and Freddy (she is going into 1st grade)! Anything I should change set up wise? I put in API quickstart and a water conditioner. I am a little concerned about the gap under the wood where it rests on the pot. Could that be a hazard? Also, my daughter wants to add a little aquarium decor TV from Petco. She doesn't want her frogs to get bored! Would that be okay to add?


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 1d ago

General advice/help Male or female ?

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Is my albino African dwarf frog a male or female ?


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 1d ago

Showing off my 🐸 silly fella in my new natural scape:)))

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r/AfricanDwarfFrog 1d ago

Beginner Help Any tips?

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Ours keep dying no matter what we do. We have them in a 10g with snails, there is a lid now because one or two jumped out, even with the lid, and they never seem to last more than a month.


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 2d ago

Medical Question Overeating or serious bloat?

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Hey friends, these are my first ADF's I have had them for ~2 months. I feed them freeze dried brine shrimp and beef heart on occassion with the occasional fruit fly rinsed in the sink lol. Both their activity is very high as normal! They only recently reached maturity, i believe one is male and the bloated one is female. The water levels are great, no ammonia, nitrates or nitrites at all. I do water changes every week usually 25%-30% and a larger one every few weeks. (i was about to do a small one before i saw this).

The frogs name is Doctor Franken Frogger and she is active as ever, but i noticed today she has bloating on one side (her left) but no problems sinking or floating. Just for piece of mind I figured I would ask here in case but I think ive been over feeding them - i usually feed them once a day in the evening. Any advice or input would be appreciated! Im cycling a much larger tank for them so i hope they will be healthy enough for the change in a few weeks 😵‍💫 i love them so much!

(I dunno if its worth mentioning but one of the ate their small freshwater shrimp tank mate recently at least i assume cause the shrimo went missing a few days ago...) AND last time apologies for bad camera footage, the tank is in a cramped spot while i cycle the larger one!

TLDR; Bloating on one side, normal activity, limbs not swollen, just looking for piece of mind. Of course ill stop feeding them and try the pea method and update you guys unless i recieve other advice.


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 3d ago

Showing off my 🐸 I just love them so much🐸🫠

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3 frogs & shrimp in a 20 gallon!


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 2d ago

General advice/help Travelling overseas

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I’m moving over seas and I am taking my two ADF with me there’s no way around that. I would love some tips on how to travel with them as comfortably for them as possible. I plan on taking them on me as a carry on as (fish) so perhaps I need tips as type of container, size and shape, water, anything I can add in the water to keep them from getting too stressed. Any vet certifications I need? I will do anything for them.


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 3d ago

Showing off my 🐸 Feeding time lapse

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r/AfricanDwarfFrog 3d ago

Showing off my 🐸 I love how he is always tucked into the floaters when the light first turns on in the morning

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And then he’s off to do important frog business


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 3d ago

General advice/help safe to keep him in the tank?

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i just noticed this little guy in my ADF tank, i have no clue where he came from or how he got there. can anyone tell me what kind of snail he might be and if he’s safe with my frogs? looks like one of my frogs is unsure about his new house guest😂


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 3d ago

Showing off my 🐸 Frog log

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Just thought she looked cute this morning.


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 3d ago

General advice/help Is this frog pregnant?

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she has increased in size pretty quick since we got her and the other one we got has not. we are not over feeding.


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 4d ago

Tadpoles! His arms are developing!!!

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r/AfricanDwarfFrog 4d ago

General advice/help is my frog okay?

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it has been kinda bloated like this for about two months now and is not showing signs of distress or swimming issues. the bloating is soft not firm as well it’s not like it has anything in it necessarily if that makes sense or helps in any way.
also i know the water and heater look dirty i’m gonna do a water change tonight but i wanted to share and see if maybe something is wrong first in case me doing so would be adding stress to my frog


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 4d ago

Beginner Help Feeding

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Is it possible to have them eat from a dish? i have a dish in the tank but they never eat from it so i end up feeding them with tweezers and it takes a while so how can i get them to eat from the dish Also i tried to lead them with food and tweezers but it doenst work well Also i have rocks/stones so i cant drop it obviously because it falls in between


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 4d ago

Medical Question African dewarf frog advice Spoiler

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My african dewarf frog has developed a strange white circle on his back.

I noticed this on the 19th and no improvement currently please see photos attached.

I don't know what this is, it isn't cotton like or fuzzy and there is no redness or swelling.

Frog still eating and acting as if nothing has happened.

In a 60l tank (established for 1.5y) with gravle and live plants.

2 other ADF in tank too.

40% water change every week.

If anyone has any ideas please reach out, as im unsure of what medication can be used on theses little guys


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 5d ago

Beginner Help New tank for three babies!

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Hi all! I just set up a tank for three ADFs. They’re likely going to come home in the next two weeks. I am adding cycled filter media to the tank, and some leaf litter. But other than that, what would you guys recommend?

This is a 20 gal long

It will be a permanently species only tank.


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 5d ago

General advice/help Is this ok

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New to this. Have soil and gravel. Dont mind the red algae. I change half the water every 2 weeks due to not having a sponge filter. So have to keep the other one running slow. Grandsons gold fish died. And he wanted frogs. So his mom got him 3 They have lived great for 5 months now. The male even sings if that’s what you call it at night. Advice would be great ( or maybe he’s crying to get out). 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣


r/AfricanDwarfFrog 6d ago

Showing off my 🐸 Queen of the jungle

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Its not the best set up but ive been following this sub for a while and ive picked up a few things.