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Ammonia concentrations that I should allow for Spring Peeper/Western Chorus Frog tadpoles

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Bill B

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I have failed to keep Spring Peeper and/or Western Chorus Frog tadpoles healthy in the past, but this time I have bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris) to help filter the water. I wondered how low I should keep ammonia levels (reducing levels by replacing some of the water). I have some ammonia test strips.

Anyone?
 
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In the past lab i worked at, we had a method for analyzing Ammonia in water. I was amazed how in 1 week time, one large salamander produced so much NH4OH!

The best and main way is by diluting the water 25-50% every 3 or 4 days.

Right now, i am raising 5 newly hatched Tigers and the water depth is 2" in a 5 gallon tank. I plan to replace 50% water every 3 days.
I am collecting water bugs from nearby swamps and ponds.

Hope this helps.

Keep notes and track of your conditions. That way, if something fails, you can look back.

Good luck
 
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