So, im looking into getting an African clawed frog

[Umarth]

And i'm trying to find out as much as i can about caring for them, this site was very helpful when i got my Axolotl . So, i need to know the basics, tank size (i heard 7 gals+ is ok) tanks mates and that kinda stuff, anything you guys think i should know. Thanks for the help in advance

 

[Ltdanicecream]

Tank mates? Although I'm not against species mixing, mixing anything with an African clawed frog is temporary... If you catch my drift. A nice 10 gallon could probally hold 2, these guys poop a lot... If you can, get a 20 gallon, and get more than one frog. Feed them earthworms, pellets (this species is good with pellet food), blackworms, bloodworms, Et Cetera. Use sand or a bare bottom, plants must be fake because these frogs tear them up (in my experience). I took care of my ACF the way I do my firebellies basically. Well I kept the frog upstairs and the newts are downstairs.. other than that same diet, room temperature, and the other things I covered.

 

[Ken Worthington]

Hi, I'm preparing a tank for an ACF at the moment. The tank is 24" x 12" x 12" and is fully cycled, I believe.
It has 3 'anubias barteri var. nana' plants attatched to (suitable) rocks and a few Java fern (still bare-rooted atm) all alive and healthy in the 5-ish weeks since I started the tank.
I realize that these fellas are hooligans....so we'll have to see how they get on with frogs in the tank! I'm a firm believer in using live plants wherever possible, as a rule.
I have a fake log hide-out (resin) and a nice piece of fully leached bogwood in the tank, as well as half a terracota plant pot.....all on a sand substrate.
I have an Aqua-Flow 100 filter which is set on the lowest output, output through a spray bar slightly underwater but facing upwards towards the back panel of the aquarium to keep water disturbance at a minimum.
These frogs, Xenopus laevis, dont like too much vibration in the water, so some owners opt for a heavily planted tank with very regular water changes but without using a filter.
If I'm sitting next to my tank with the filter running I can't hear it, but if I press my ear up against the tank, then switch the filter off then the difference is astounding!
You might want to read about the 'chytrid' fungus....however, in a single species tank with 'good husbandry' this is just something to be aware of rather than worry about.
Hope this helps :happy:

 

[Ken Worthington]

Sorry, forgot to add they apparently they share a fondness for earthworms (much like an axolotl) and you may never enjoy eating spaghetti after watching them dine
Also, they prefer it a bit warmer than axolotls do.....visit this site Frog Forum which is great for all you need to know!

When I get my ACF we'll have to swap photos and updates on their progress