This section will help you create a suitable enclosure for raising your tadpoles. In some cases, all you need is a tank/aquarium. Rocks, gravel, sand, plants, and branches are not required and you don’t need a water filtration system. The first thing you need is a container for your tadpoles. Tadpoles, also known as polliwogs, are fully-aquatic so the container must hold water. For this reason, I recommend an aquarium. I’ve seen people raise tadpoles in plastic bins. The important part is that you can see the tadpoles and water. Partial water changes are needed to keep the water clean. For this reason, an aquarium or clear plastic container works best. Your tank needs to be big enough to support all your tadpoles. Also, the smaller the container, the more often you need to change the water. The last time I raised tadpoles I used a cheap, 10-gallon aquarium. The quality of water and its temperature are important things to get right. Tadpoles are delicate creatures, and a sudden shift in water temperature can spell disaster. Likewise, water containing chemicals like chlorine is harmful. Water treatment plants typically use chlorine or chloramines to treat drinking water. It’s what most people find in their tap water at home. Tap water is generally considered safe for humans but harmful to amphibians.įun fact: Amphibians have permeable skin. This permeability allows frogs to absorb oxygen from the water. It’s also one of the reasons they’re vulnerable to chlorinated tap water.ĭo not use tap water without first removing the chlorine. To remove chlorine, let the water sit out for several days before using it. Chlorine evaporates over time and aeration accelerates this process.Īlternatively, you can use a dechlorination agent like Repti-Safe. A few drops of a dechlorination agent will render the water usable. They’re cheap and you can find them in most pet stores or online. It’s a common product in the fish-keeping hobby.
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