Raising Pixie frog tadpoles?

[bugmankeith]

How fast do tadpoles become froglets, how hot or cold can the water be, and what do you feed newly metamorph froglets?

 

[bugmankeith]

Are these rarely bred because over 30 views and no help from anyone?

I went ahead and bought 3 out of 5 tadpoles, the pet store said they had a few die off and they were sorry they kept them from the guy who gave them away because he had bred too many of them. They had them in a half filled critter keeper with dirty water and a tiny water plant, no wonder they were dying... I tried giving some advice for the 2 left so I hope they live.

Mine are in a small critter keeper with treated water, about a foot deep. I have finely ground goldfish flakes and algae wafers for them to eat, and added some thawed daphnia for protein. These little guys were starving as soon as they went in the tank they were eating! After a few hours there bodies had literally went from flat to round and there activity level had increased. When they are slightly larger they will get boiled romaine lettuce, and thawed bloodworms and beef heart too with the flakes and algae (in small amounts of course).

I'll try to take photos as they grow and hope for the best they become little froggy munchers!

 

[Hobo]

I believe they very seldom breed in captivity, and only so do with hormone therapy or something like that.

 

[bugmankeith]

I believe they very seldom breed in captivity, and only so do with hormone therapy or something like that.

I heard by them hibernating and then being woken up simulating a downpour will make them breed and although it's possible I'd imagine you'd need a room or greenhouse to duplicate temps and humidity.

Your right on one thing I've yet to find any tadpoles for sale so if these truly are pixie tadpoles I got very lucky.

 

[bugmankeith]

Here are the tadpoles, best photos I could get they are tiny.

 

[Aviara]

You may consider investing in a small aquarium with a filter. I have no experience with any other tadpoles, but I have often raised American Bullfrog tadpoles in my aquaria alongside fish, and they seem to do well there. Like any aquarium fish, their wastes need to be closely monitored because they can be poisoned by excess ammonia, nitrites or nitrates. Other than that, you seem to be doing a great job.

 

[bugmankeith]

I was thinking that at first but I noticed these tadpoles dont like water disturbance, afterall from what I read they live in temporary pools or shallow ponds so there is little to no water circulation they are not strong swimmers. I cannot find anything online about anyone raising these tadpoles, only adults, so all I can do is try my best and guess what they will like. So far the diet seems perfect as within 2 days they all have little leg stubs already! BY the time id be able to get a tank setup they might be froglets, they are supposed to grow really fast and now that they are getting proper nutrition they should grow fast. By the way, in the photo the stuff on the bottom was crushed algae wafers and goldfish flakes, I used my cameras macro so those tiny pieces are nearly invisible to the naked eye. I'm being careful not to overfeed and always add half new water each day to prevent waste buildup and have a medicine dropper I can suck up uneaten food.

 

[bugmankeith]

New photos

 

[poisoned]

Those legs are really cute

 

[bugmankeith]

Those legs are really cute

Right before they become froglets they should have a fat body and stubby legs it will be very cute.

 

[poisoned]

Right before they become froglets they should have a fat body and stubby legs it will be very cute.

I love those froglets with tails

 

[bugmankeith]

They are growing very fast now, the largest 2 can swim using there back legs.

 

[Zman181]

They are so precious. It is great that you get to have them from the tadpole stage on. Best of luck! Keep up the good work

 

[bugmankeith]

They are so precious. It is great that you get to have them from the tadpole stage on. Best of luck! Keep up the good work

Once they start eating well as froglets I am giving them away, they will be too costly to feed and house, especially if they become giant males. But im very happy to be able to raise the tadpoles so im happy to share the growth for those who want to know what they look like growing up.

 

[bugmankeith]

The two largest tadpoles both got arms today! I had trouble with one tadpole getting its arm stuck, but luckily its out now and looking good. Both tadpoles were moved to there own tank with shallow water and stones, until they turn into froglets. The smallest tadpole, which I think is the runt and legs just begun to grow, is alone and slowly growing now that is has no competition it should grow fast.

 

[Zman181]

The two largest tadpoles both got arms today! I had trouble with one tadpole getting its arm stuck, but luckily its out now and looking good. Both tadpoles were moved to there own tank with shallow water and stones, until they turn into froglets. The smallest tadpole, which I think is the runt and legs just begun to grow, is alone and slowly growing now that is has no competition it should grow fast.

They are looking great You are/have done an excellent job with them.

 

[Hobo]

From the few pics I've seen, those don't look like pyxie tadpoles at all.
Check it out.

 

[bugmankeith]

From the few pics I've seen, those don't look like pyxie tadpoles at all.
Check it out.

Your right they don't have a line on the back! If this is true the pet store I got them scammed me and other people saying they are pixie frog tadpoles. What do they look like, both frogs and toads can be brown I have no idea what they are??? I'll continue to post updates here and hopefully get an I'd.

 

[bugmankeith]

My largest tadpole is a froglet now. This is the one who had arm trouble, you'd never know it though he/she is perfectly fine now. Any idea what species, and when to feed, would fruit flies be good?

 

[lizardminion]

These tadpoles(and toadlets) look like the local toad tadpoles I used to raise.