#Hymenochirus boettgeri

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Amphibiuary 2024 Day 1: Dragon

Test tomorrow, so I decided to redraw my older drawing 🐸

[ivelborsch]

Духаст Вячеславыч и Вавилон желают вам доброго времени суток.

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

African dwarf frogs don't have good table manners, but you can't really blame them. This species has neither a tongue nor teeth, and must use their front feet to shove food down their throats.

(Image: An African dwarf frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) by James Gathany)

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[bufomancer]

Just daydreaming a bit about my future fish plans.

For context the largest tank I’m comfortable with while I’m still renting (just due to portability + my other animals already taking up a lot of real estate) is a 20 long (30x12x12 inches)

Open to anyone’s input or other suggestions, but this is a “probably not until close to the end of 2023, if it even happens this year at all” type thing. I’ve got a lot of upgrades, improvements, and so on planned first and priority is given to having space for foster animals at the rescue versus new permanent animals.

Option 1: Domestic betta

Obviously the classic. I am very familiar with them & their care having kept them for years previously. Pros: A 20 long is suitable for them, they are available for rehoming fairly regularly, I know they’re a species I’ve enjoyed keeping. Cons: health, I don’t know any breeders with husbandry I am comfortable with nor would I want to purchase from a pet store (but my friends who work at pet stores occasionally adopt out special needs bettas for free/discounted which I am open to)

Option 2: Betta mahachaiensis

Another species I’ve kept before that will do well in my water parameters without much adjusting. I’m not interested in any peat specialists. Pros: I’ve kept this species before and know I enjoy them. Cons: Will likely need to have it shipped to me, a little more expensive. Hybrids being sold as purebred are common.

Option 3: Metallic livebearers (Girardinus metallicus)

I’ve also kept this species and really really loved them. A 20 long is the minimum I’d recommend for them however like all livebearers I’ll need to be mindful of overcrowding and may need to regularly sell some. This causes an issue with finding an appropriate home for them. Pros: I adore this species, they’re pretty simple to care for. Cons: potential for overbreeding, plus I’d really rather have a 40 breeder for them

Option 4: White cloud mountain minnows (Tanichthys albonubes)

I’ve never kept this species but always liked them. Pros: a bit smaller than metallics, not as easy to breed as livebearers either. Common and easy to find. Cons: quite active. I’d also really rather have a 40 breeder for this species. Potential for overbreeding though less likely

Option 5: Golden wonder killifish (Aplocheilus lineatus)

Never owned, always loved. Pros: pretty easy to find. not very fussy. Cons: I’ve seen some debate over whether they’re best kept solitary or socially and haven’t looked into it enough to form an opinion. Socially they’d be pushing it for a 20 long or too big for a 20 long depending on what group size is best.

Option 6: African dwarf frogs (Hymenochirus boettgeri)

I love frogs. These guys are teeny and adorable and satisfy both my desire for an aquarium and my desire for more frogs. Pros: easy to find, nkt exceptionally demanding, do well in small groups in a 20 long. Cons: Risky if ordered online as can sometimes be confused with young clawed frogs. Not a fish and I am really wanting a fish.

So far leaning towards either domestic betta or ADF. I am ONLY interested in a species only tank.

[greenishfingers]

A froggo and a pea on an anubias plant~

[speikobrarote]

I heard people like frogs -  Hymenochirus boettgeri a few months old

[petoclub]

Hymenochirus boettgeri (African Dwarf Frog)

Hymenochirus boettgeri (African Dwarf Frog)

African Dwarf Frog)

Latin Name: Hymenochirus boettgeri

Distribution: Congo, Cameroon and Nigeria.

Height: 3-3.5cm.

Temperature: 21-29 ° C

Water Chemistry and pH: pH 6.5 – 7.5. They require clean water that does not contain chlorine and heavy metals.

Behaviors:feeding these species that are very slow feeding will be the best choice. It’s fun to see them all go up together and take off. Small tanks…

[x-martina-crane]

Someone is watching me...

[akettleoffish]

The 10 gallon aquarium is one of the most common aquarium sizes. Its also usually what the beginner aquarist starts with. The 10 gallon poses its own set of challenges because it is such a small volume of water, but that does not mean it is not a viable tank to create a beautiful aquatic ecosystem.  This is a list of fairly hardy species that could live in a 10 gallon aquarium.  This list also includes some that you can make your own decisions as well about adding to your new aquarium. There are also some “biotope” ideas at the end of this guide to give some ideas.

Sources: Personal experience, 101 Best Freshwater Nano Species by Rachel O'Leary and Mark Denaro, and Anders247’s guide on Fishlore.com.

Betta spp.

• Betta Splendens (1 per tank) • Betta coccina • Betta channoides • Betta albimarginata

Gourami

• Samurai Chocolate Gourami (Sphaerichtys vaillanti) • Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna) • Sparkling Gourami (Trichopsis pumila)

Catfish

• Asian Hillstream Catfish (Akysis Vespa) • South American Bumblebee Catfish (Microglanis ihering) • Habrosus (Corydoras habrosus) • Pygmy Cory (Corydoras pygmaeus) • Dwarf Moth Catfish (Hara jerdoni) Loaches • Rosy Loach (Petruichthyd sp. “Rosy”)

Tetras

• Ruby Tetra (Axelrodis riesei) • Ember Tetra (Hyphessobrycon amandae)

Rasboras

• Microrasbora (Boraras spp.) • Emerald Dwarf Rasbora (Danio Erythromicron) • Lambchop Rasbora (Trigonostigma espei) • Dwarf Scissortail Rasbora (Rasbosoma spilocerca) • Green Neon Rasbora (Microdevario kubotai) • Blue Neon Rasbora (Sundadanio axelrodi) Danios • Celestial Pearl Danio (Danio margaritatus) • Gold Ring Danio (Danio tinwini)

Misc.

• Guppy (Peocilia reticulata) • Endler’s Livebearer (Procilia wingei) • Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) • Scarlet Badis (dario dario) • Red Pencilfish (Nannostomus mortenthaleri) • Dwarf Pencilfish (Nannostomus marginatus) • Pea Puffer (Carinotetraodon travancoricus) • Dadio (Laubuca dadiburjori) • Asian Rummynose (Sawbwa resplendens) • Sparkling Gem Minnow (Tanichthys micagemmae) • Lyretail Killifish (Aphyosemiin australe) • Clown Killifish (Epiplatys annulatus) • Least Killifish (Heterandria formosa) • Florida Flagfish (Jordanellr floridae) • Pygmy Sunfish (Elassoma spp.) • Norman’s Lampeye (Poropanchax normani)

Inverts

• Shrimp (Caridina sp./Neocaridina) • Nerite Snails (Neritina spp.) • Mexican Dwarf Crayfish + Variants (Cambarellus patzcuarensis) • Assassin Snail (Clea helena) • African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri)

================================================== Tank Ideas Assuming adequate filtration and live planting

South Anerican Blackwater 6-8 Ruby Tetra 6 Habrosus Cory OR Pygmy Cory 1 Dwarf Crayfish

South American Community 3 Endler's Livebearers 6-8 Ember Tetra 1 South American Bumblebee Catfish

Indian River 1 Honey Gourami 6-8 Dadio 10-12 Green Shrimp or Indian Zebra Shrimp

American Wetlands PAIR Florida Flagfish OR PAIR Pygmy Sunfish 6-8 Least Killifish 1 Cajun Dwarf Crayfish

[jimbury]

So lately, I got hyped about those African... Hymenochirus boettgeri frogs that I saw at the pet store. And I think I might get a couple of them once I return from London. Just love their derpy faces and stocky little bods.  ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*

[bufomancer]

Hello! What are some easy/more tolerant frogs to start with frog keeping?

I’m interested in frogs but a little intimidated by them cause they’re so fragile and I don’t know if you have to treat their water.

Can you recommend some frogs and places where I can find good information about keeping them?

Hi! Frogs make awesome pets, and while they can certainly be fragile they can also be quite easy to please. There’s a lot of different species available, each with their own pros and cons. The best beginner species depends on who you are- for example, I’m confident that with proper research I could care for just about any terrestrial, burrowing frog. But I do not feel that way about dart frogs, I just feel like their care needs would not mesh well with my preferences and abilities. Yet I know people who keep dozens of darts but would not do well with a pacman frog!

So, here I will describe to you a few species that are a) relatively forgiving of care mistakes b) easy to find captive bred and c) commonly kept. Those three traits are usually what people are looking for in a beginner species!

For research- Speak to keepers and breeders, but be aware their care may not be the cream of the crop so think critically about their recommendations. Look for scientific papers on the species, especially ones that list habitat information! Local climate data for the areas where they are native is also great, and papers on species who live in the same habitat can help you find habitat information as well. If you’re on facebook, head over to “Advancing Amphibian Husbandry”! I am part of the admin team, and we do our best to promote high care standards backed by science and experience. I try to keep the files updated with scientific papers on commonly kept species, and I add new ones as I come across them :)

Without further ado-

1) Pacman frogs (genus Ceratophrys)

I love pacman frogs! Terrestrial burrowing frogs are, in my opinion, generally forgiving creatures. You want a lot of dirt, some places to hide, a heat and UV gradient, and a big water dish, and those are the basics! They can grow quite large and need big habitats, but most specimens will be very happy in a 40 breeder for life.

2) White’s tree frogs (Litoria caerulea)

Also known as dumpy frogs, these guys make a great first tree frog. The biggest drawback is their large size, meaning they need a big terrarium! But that size also makes them easier to safely handle when need be, and easier to spot for health monitoring. You’ll want to stuff the terrarium with things to climb and foliage to hide in, and they’ll be happy. Like all frogs, they need a big water dish available at all times.

3) African dwarf frogs (Hymenochirus boettgeri) and african clawed frogs (Xenopus laevis)

These are more like keeping fish than keeping frogs, because they’re fully aquatic. ADF are much smaller than ACF, which are large and can be aggressive. When small, the two are sometimes confused. They do best in species only tanks as they can both kill and be killed by fish, and their poor swimming and eyesight makes it easy for them to be outcompeted for food.

4) Fire belly toads (genus Bombina)

Bombina orientalis is I believe the most common species in captivity. These social little guys are semi aquatic, so they need room to swim as well as plenty of dry land. They’ll happily sing for you! I really love these frogs, they’re more active than many other species so if you want brightly colored critters and a tank with lots of movement they’re a great option to look into

5) Tinc dart frogs (Dendrobates tinctorius)

Dart frogs are tiny little guys which can lead to beginners shying away from them, but it’s definitely possible to keep darts as your first frog with proper research and guidance. They eat small food items like pinhead crickets and fruit flies, and need high humidity. But those are really the hardest aspects of their care. Tincs are usually one of the most recommended beginner darts, though different localities can be more or less sensitive. They’re also not the only good beginner dart frog, so there are plenty more options to explore if you want darts but tincs aren’t quite your speed.

These are just a few of the MANY species of frog available in the hobby. There are plenty more species that would make good first frogs! But now that you have a few to look into, you can begin narrowing down what would fit best into your lifestyle :) If you have further questions feel free to ask!

[marcelvangunst]

African dwarf frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) sheds skin and eats it

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Лягушка гименохирусГименохирус (лат. Hymenochirus boettgeri) – это частый обитатель аквариумов россиян, естественной средой существования этих лягушек являются водоемы Центральной Африки. Гименохирус – яркий представитель семейства пиповых, правда, размеры лягушки невелики: взрослые особи редко дорастают больше 3,5-4 сантиметров. фото: Гименохирус (лат. Hymenochirus boettgeri) Строение гименохируса очень изящное: удлиненное тело с тонкими перепончатыми конечностями, заостренная мордочка. Разновидностями окраса водные питомцы не радуют: зачастую у них серовато-бурое или серое туловище с темными отметинами и разводами, иногда с оливковым отблеском. В период размножения самки становятся полнее, их бока округляются, но зачастую половой диморфизм выражен очень слабо, особенно у молодняка. фото: Гименохирус (лат.

https://epitomcev.ru/reptilii/960-lyagushka-gimenohirus.html

[lovingexotics]

African Dwarf Frog Hymenochirus boettgeri Source: Here

[frogs-are-awesome]

Have some pics of one of my African dwarf frogs being especially photogenic :-).

Just a reminder:

Do not house dwarfies with fish (different needs and danger of hunger and injuries)

They need soft substrate (playsand or similar)

They need lots of hiding places.

They don’t thrive on fish food

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