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African Clawed  Frog

 

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

 

 

 

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