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marya
09-06-2010, 11:06 PM
Is anyone familiar with these "Frog-O-Spheres" being sold at Brookstone? They're roughly 6x6 plastic tanks with a cover with a small hole on top. They come with two African Dwarf Frogs, gravel on the floor, bamboo, and a supposed 2-year supply of food. Instructions say to feed each frog 2 pellets twice a week. The pellets are teenie tiny, though- about 1 cm by 1 cm.

I received one as a gift and have some concerns. Are these little tanks humane and healthy? Are the feeding instructions appropriate? Do I need a bigger tank with a filter? The frogs, Hans and Fritz, seem allright for now- very active and no obvious blemishes. If you have advice, please share so I can provide my lil buddies with a good home.
sebastien
09-06-2010, 11:37 PM
You should upgrade the tank, 5-10gallon with appropriate filter and heater if it's cold where you live..
Lady Hobbs
09-07-2010, 12:15 PM
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HeatherB
09-07-2010, 01:47 PM
Did you see the video they had on there?

embed src="[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]" quality="high" pluginspage="[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="240" height="180" allowScriptAccess="always"></embed><br>Watch undercover footage from inside <BR>Brookstone's frog supplier. <BR> Find out more at <a href="[Only Registered Users Can See Links.]" target=_blank">PETA.org</a>.

That is terrible!
Gisela
09-08-2010, 02:19 AM
Just signed the petition from Peta and sent it off. Unbelievable cruel! I have myself 3 ADF in my 10 gallon. It is a joy to watch them. They look good, are happy and have plants in there and shelter. They were only a little shy the first days, now they are swimming towards me at feeding time.
Ashley
09-08-2010, 06:31 PM
Wow, that's quite disgusting! They had a similar product like this here at like flea markets and fair type events. They didn't last long, and I haven't seen them for a looong time. They were so gimicy too, the b/s they would tell you, and tell you how the bamboo was excellent natural filtration!
Michael Milligan
09-08-2010, 07:52 PM
You should upgrade the tank, 5-10gallon with appropriate filter and heater if it's cold where you live..

Don't need a filter. Frogs breath air.

Still, a nice filtered tank with plants and fish is how I keep my frogs.
skyblazer280
09-14-2010, 03:11 AM
I cant believe they have been treating these frogs with so much cruelty! I'm definitely going to send an e-mail to brookstone.
sebastien
09-14-2010, 03:40 AM
Don't need a filter. Frogs breath air.

Still, a nice filtered tank with plants and fish is how I keep my frogs.

Filter will help..That's why I suggested it. Bettas breathe air too..but aren't filters suggested? Yes.
Michael Milligan
09-14-2010, 09:08 AM
Many frogs, and these aquatic frogs (ADF or ACF) in particular are native to stagnant water. They breath air with lungs and have very different biology than fish.

An African claw frog could be happy in 3 inches of coffee coloured muck. Stuff a betta wouldn't last a minute in.

One important consideration is that we as the viewers do prefer to SEE our pets! lol