Louise02 Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 We have two ADF in a ten-gallon, with the water level about an inch below the rim. The ADF seem to be able to make it to the surface easily. I'm just wondering if I should have something nearer to the waterline for them to rest on. Should I add suction cup shelves? or something? to make it easier to get to the surface? TIA! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potterygal Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 (edited) I did have an ADF for a short time. I don’t think they rest out if the water, in fact I think it would risk them jumping out. They take gulps of air and then stay under for many minutes I remember. mine however did not live too long and I found it hard to feed . Mine would only eat frozen live food which made a mess in the tank. I hope yours adapt to pellets or such for part of their diet. Good luck- I’m only giving my opinion as I’m NOT an expert on ADFs for sure. Edited August 4 by Potterygal 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ujaynme Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 On 8/4/2024 at 11:14 AM, Louise02 said: We have two ADF in a ten-gallon, with the water level about an inch below the rim. The ADF seem to be able to make it to the surface easily. I'm just wondering if I should have something nearer to the waterline for them to rest on. Should I add suction cup shelves? or something? to make it easier to get to the surface? TIA! Don’t think you need to add anything unless you want to. I have mine in 55 and 75 gal tanks about 1.5 ft and 2 ft high if they don’t feel like swimming they sprawl out and float at the surface. They all make it up without much help, I only see the fat ones struggle and even then they just stop for a second before continuing up, kinda like a 2 steps forward 1 step back thing. I also see them quit swimming and just float up the rest of the way, again mostly the fat ones. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted August 4 Share Posted August 4 On 8/4/2024 at 5:25 PM, Ujaynme said: again mostly the fat ones. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSunfish Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 On 8/4/2024 at 1:14 PM, Louise02 said: We have two ADF in a ten-gallon, with the water level about an inch below the rim. The ADF seem to be able to make it to the surface easily. I'm just wondering if I should have something nearer to the waterline for them to rest on. Should I add suction cup shelves? or something? to make it easier to get to the surface? TIA! A 10g or 20L tank is a good depth for African dwarf frogs. They shouldn’t need help, although you may find them sitting near the surface on tall plants, uplift tubes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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