Josh's Frogs
Reed Frog Care Sheet
Reed Frog Defining Characteristics:
- Brown coloration with black speckling
- Shy
- Moderate care
- 1” size
- Call: Fast successive clicks
- Good in groups
- Lays eggs above water on emergent structures
Name:
Heterixalus spp., Reed frog
Recommended Vivarium Size:
Minimum tank size of 12x12x18 front opening tank or 10 gallon aquarium, but larger groups will need more space. These frogs need a large water feature in their enclosure in order to breed, though a small water dish will suffice if that is not something that you want to pursue. Provide either live plants such as pothos or spathiphyllum or fake plants.
Temperature:
72-78F
Humidity:
50-70 percent
Size:
Reed Frogs are about 1” in length as adults.
Age:
Reed Frogs can live up to 5 years in captivity, and may live longer with ideal care.
Feeding:
As adults, Reed Frogs can eat ¼“ crickets and other similar sized feeder insects.
Sexing:
Male Reed Frogs have yellowing on their throats. Females are more rotund.
Social Behavior:
Reed Frogs do well in groups; they may become aggressive when mating.
Breeding:
Male Reed frogs will emit a series of quick clicks to attract females for amplexus. The pair will lay eggs on emergent vegetation over temporary pools or in marshes.
Development:
Eggs hatch over the course of about 5 days and fall into the water.
Tadpoles:
Tadpoles will readily eat Josh’s Frogs Tree frog tadpole food as well as many varieties of fish food. Water changes should be performed every couple of days at about 50%.
Links of Interest:
Reptiles Magazine - http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Frogs-Amphibians/Breeding-Frogs-Amphibians/Breeding-Blue-back-Reed-Frogs/
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-And-Breeding-Africas-Colorful-Reed-Frogs/
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