African Platinum Dwarf Frog (3 CM)
£11.95
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The platinum dwarf frog is a rare, captive-bred color morph of the African dwarf frog, featuring a solid ivory, cream, or shimmering platinum body without dark spots.
20 in stock
Description
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Hymenochirus species (commonly Hymenochirus boettgeri)
- Size: 1 to 1.5 inches (3 to 5 cm)
- Lifespan: 5 to 10+ years
- Origin: Central and equatorial Africa (captive-bred color variant)
Appearance and Behavior
- Color: Solid pale white or cream with no dark pigment patterns.
- Aquatic Nature: They live entirely underwater, though they use lungs and must swim to the surface to breathe air.
- Social Life: They are peaceful animals and prefer to live in small groups of at least three.
Tank and Water Requirements
- Water Temperature: 22°C to 26°C (72°F to 78°F).
- Water pH: 6.5 to 7.8.
- Tank Setup: Provide gentle water movement, a secure lid to stop escapes, and plenty of hiding spots with plants or leaf litter.
Diet and Feeding
- Food Type: Carnivores that eat live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms.
- Feeding Habit: They have poor eyesight and move slowly, so they need sinking food placed right near them.
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