Louise02 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 We have had two ADF for a couple of weeks. They were active and putting on weight. When I woke up this morning, one was floating dead at the top. He was severely bloated. I had not seen any signs of parasites. I was feeding dry BBS, tubifex worms, and blood worms. Any idea what it could be? or what I could do to avoid it in other ADF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 On 8/13/2024 at 12:01 PM, Louise02 said: We have had two ADF for a couple of weeks. They were active and putting on weight. When I woke up this morning, one was floating dead at the top. He was severely bloated. I had not seen any signs of parasites. I was feeding dry BBS, tubifex worms, and blood worms. Any idea what it could be? or what I could do to avoid it in other ADF? @Guppysnail On 8/13/2024 at 12:01 PM, Louise02 said: We have had two ADF for a couple of weeks. They were active and putting on weight. When I woke up this morning, one was floating dead at the top. He was severely bloated. I had not seen any signs of parasites. I was feeding dry BBS, tubifex worms, and blood worms. Any idea what it could be? or what I could do to avoid it in other ADF? Sorry for your loss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise02 Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 FWIW: The other frog looks slim and healthy, but the lone guppy looks very bloated- pregnant bloated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise02 Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 On 8/13/2024 at 10:32 AM, Tlindsey said: @Guppysnail Sorry for your loss. Thank you. I'm torn between order another pair of ADF before it freezes (three-four weeks from now) and just giving up for the year. They are pretty social, so I hate to just leave one in the tank. Which is better: risk more sick frogs or leave him all alone all winter? Lonely sucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllFishNoBrakes Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 On 8/13/2024 at 3:24 PM, Louise02 said: They are pretty social, so I hate to just leave one in the tank. FWIW: We’ve had a lone male in a tank for a couple years now. He has other tank mates that aren’t frogs, so technically he’s a loner. No issues with ours whatsoever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I’m so sorry for your loss. I used freeze dried brine shrimp one time. I lost 2 fish in different tanks to extreme stomach bloat. I’ve also had this happen with freeze dried bloodworms and tubifex. I choose to use no freeze dried products for this reason. I only feed my frogs a variety of live worms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise02 Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 On 8/13/2024 at 6:28 PM, Guppysnail said: I’m so sorry for your loss. I used freeze dried brine shrimp one time. I lost 2 fish in different tanks to extreme stomach bloat. I’ve also had this happen with freeze dried bloodworms and tubifex. I choose to use no freeze dried products for this reason. I only feed my frogs a variety of live worms. Thank you for explaining! Please advise! We live hours away from any live food supplier. I am willing to purchase AC's BBS hatchery & gear if that is what I have to do. I didn't want to, but I don't see any alternative. Do you have a better or easier idea than setting up a BBS hatchery? Realistically, I can't raise a bunch of different types of live food. I think one would be enough work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 BBS is not a really good choice for frogs. A small deli cup culture of grindle worms or larger shoe box of white worms would be more ideal as a food source. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise02 Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 On 8/14/2024 at 6:09 AM, Guppysnail said: BBS is not a really good choice for frogs. A small deli cup culture of grindle worms or larger shoe box of white worms would be more ideal as a food source. Where would you find something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 On 8/14/2024 at 11:36 AM, Louise02 said: Where would you find something like that? I will direct message you with specific sources I use to get starters plus you can find both on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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