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The African Clawed frog is larger than the Congo Frog It enjoys a well planted tank with peaceful tank mates. The Clawed Frog is easy to keep providing that you can guarantee that it gets food. They like to be able to sit on weed or solid structures with their noses out of the water.
The clawed frog can be kept with fish. Whilst they often look like they are trying to catch them, they are slow and lumbering so the fish do not seem to even see it as a threat.
Species – African Clawed Frog – Xenopus laevis
Current Size – 3cm
Adult Length – 15cm
Temperature Range – 16 - 22°C
pH Range – 7.0 – 7.8
Special Requirements - They need plenty of hiding spaces and like to crawl amongst plants.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – Clawed frogs are pretty robust. They may try to eat really slow moving fish but are rarely successful.
Feeding – Feeding Frogs can be the issue in a community environment. They enjoy frozen and dried larvae, bloodworm etc. and can be encouraged to eat sinking pellets, providing they are of a high protein content.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
