Jangonz Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Hey guys, We found some tadpoles today in a little puddle that was drying up so decided to pick them up and rescue them. I had a spare 300L x 300W x 450H exo terra enclosure and have put them in that along with the water that they were swimming in. We picked up a bit of the weed they had in there as well which was just mainly grass. We are just not certain on what food would be the best for them at this stage, I have read that they do eat goldfish flakes and also the goodness out of the weeds? Do they require any filters and lights? Any help would be much appreciated! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Rainwater with lots of algae is good as they will graze on the algae. Live food is also good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jangonz Posted August 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Choice, I have got the bucket getting rain water now. And would they need any lights or filters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broms2 Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 I have found Spirulina flakes great for tadpoles as a main food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jangonz Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 At the moment we are feeding them Aqua One goldfish flakes. Would that do or would they need something better than that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#!CrunchBang Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 variety is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jangonz Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Ok, cool. But lights or filters? yes or no? If so, what would they need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 nice find ... probably litoria ewingii (tree frog), if not then next most likely culprit would be raniformis (southern bell frog) for a small number can just plonk them in a large bucket. change half of the water slowly (via air line tubing) every other day. make sure fresh water is same temp as tadpoles water so minimal shock. if water starts to yellow your overdue for a water change. can use a filter, but don't want too much flow. especially with little tadpoles. uvb light is beneficial but questionable whether it is a 'must have', or not, for tadpoles. some thing like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Pets-animals/Reptiles-turtles/Other/auction-399332403.htm if bell frogs: you can go for a higher uvb rated bulb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herperjosh Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I find that if the tadpoles water is cold they will take a long time to change. If the water is room temperature you won't need a heater tadpoles in general dont need heaters unless water is really cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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