Are you considering spicing up your fish tank? Have you thought about adding a different animal into your fish tank? While there are tons of aquatic pets out there, not all of them can live in a fish tank. Additionally, some animals, such as turtles, are not safe to live in aquariums with fish because they will eat smaller fish for food. In today’s article, we will cover everything you need to know about putting a frog in your fish tank.
Can I put a frog in my fish tank?
Yes, you can put a frog in your fish tank. In natural rivers and lakes, frogs live in or near the water with fish. They usually get along, and frogs rarely eat fish for food. However, there are some important things you should know if you plan on putting a frog in your fish tank.
How to add a frog to your fish tank
If you are going to put a frog in your fish tank, you should do the following:
Water change
It is very important that your perform a water change right before you add the frog. This will ensure that your frog is entering a clean and healthy environment. A frog will likely have anxiety when you move them into a fish tank, so it is essential that they have clean water to keep them healthy. You should test your water pH once a week for the first month after you add the frog.
Fish tank size
It is important that you put a frog in a fish tank that is big enough to cater to the frog’s need as well as maintaining healthy water for your frog and fish. A frog releases more waste than fish, which can cause your water to become toxic if your fish tank is too small. We recommend putting a frog in a fish tank that is at least 20 gallons. This will provide enough space for the water to dilute the frog’s waste.
Acclimation
It is important that you acclimate your frog to the fish tank properly. We recommend putting your frog in a plastic bag filled with water from its natural habitat. Then, place the bag (with the frog inside) in the fish tank. This will allow the frog to properly adjust to the temperature of the water in the fish tank. You should keep the frog in the bag for around 10 minutes before letting the frog into the fish tank water.
Land
If your fish tank is big enough, we recommend adding a bank or some sort of land structure in your fish tank. While frogs are aquatic animals, they do like to spend some time on land and out of the water. A frog that is forced to only live in water may develop anxiety. The embankment will also give your frog some alone time away from the fish.
