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| Family: |
X enopus
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| Species: |
Xenopus laevis, borealis etc. |
| Common Name: |
African clawed frog |
| Size: |
large females up to 6" (15.2 cm) in length, males smaller.
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| Habitat: |
Stagnant water and muddy pools in sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Min Tank Size: |
Provide at least 10g per frog.
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| Diet: |
Carnivorous, sinking pellets, reptile stick, live foods - not picky.
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| Behavior: |
Generally sedate and hidden, though a fast swimmer when provoked. Voracious eater, will attempt to eat most anything, will hand feed when content.
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| Water: |
Temperature 68-78°F(20-25.6°C), pH 6.0-8.0, dH 5-12
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| Care: |
Easy, a very hardy species.
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| Communities: |
None. Suitable for a species only tank with specimens of a similar size. |
| Suitability: |
Good. Excellent pets.
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