Acclimating Adf's?

minxfishy

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Hi, Im new to the keeping of ADF's, done a heck of alot of reading up on them, but something that hasnt come up, is acclimatizing them.

Is the the same routine you would use for fish? Probably a really stupid questions, but I like to check these things :D

Now Ive read the pinned topic, which says they dont need a filter, however, some places and other posts on here, say you do, which is it?

The tank I have for them has a wet/dry trickle filter, will this be ok or do I not need it at all?
 
my view is that the same people who say adf's don't need a filter will say a betta doesn't need a filter.

yes they produce minimal waste and consequently with enough daily water changes you can keep them without one. However you can make your life easier having a small filter on the tank.

also the little trickle filters give excellent oxygenation which they will need.

so I'd suggest you use it, fill it up with a little mature media from another tank and away you go.

and yes acclimitise them exactly as you would a fish.
 
Thanks MW, I was concerned about not using a filter, so thats good, it will be good to go when they arrive with some mature media from one of my tanks :D
 
the little wet/dry trickle filters in the hoods of small tanks are actually excellent little filters so definately make use of it if it's already there!

generally not got enough media for a heavy stocking however the trickle filter system is an excellent method of filtration so providing it's just lightly stocked they're really very good at their job.
 
Its a tank Ive had for a while, the filter is really good and not had any problem with it at all, its just a 10g and will only have 4 ADF's in it, so will cope easily :good:
 
Hi minxfishy :)

As small as these little frogs are, with just four of them in your 10 gal. tank you won't need a filter. Just vacuum the bottom and do good water changes.

The main problem with using a filter is the vibrations it makes. The thought is that they come from still water and that the filter tends to disturb and stress them. :D
 
Hi Inchworm, so how many w/c weekly do you suggest then? And in what quantities? Would a little trickle fiter really bother them that much?
 
Hi minxfishy :)

It's hard for me to answer that. If you use your test kits you should get a pretty good idea of what's going on. They are small and don't eat very much (of course they probably pee too) so they can't be producing much waste. I'd be interested to hear what you find out.

It's my understanding that the pump motor causes the problems so if it's quite it shouldn't be as bad.
 
How without the help of a filter do I keep the water a constant temperature, as without the flow the water isnt circulating and cold spots will be inevitable, or is that ok for them? I do need a heater as its cold in my house and no way I could keep the tank at the 75f they need, overnight it would go down to below 65 I would think.
 
Hi minxfishy :)

I see; temperature is a different problem completely.

You would have a big temperature fluction going on from day to day if you don't use a heater. You would probably do best with a filter then. It will save you having to worry about ammonia too. Over time it will probably do more good than harm.

BTW, do you know if you have males, females, or a mixed group?
 
Ok, shall stick with filter then, thanks :D

I dont know sexes, hopefully as they grow up, will be able to tell, well I shall rely on the good people here to tell me with some photos :p anyway.
 
You know how to sex 'em right?
Girls are larger..
Those pinkish dots behind their hands. (on the body)
Boys are smaller.. :)

I'm really lucky I got Girl/Boy, though.

Lets hope you don't get 3M 1F :shout:
I got 2M 1F for my loaches.. And then one disappeared. :X don't know what happend. (it was the girl.)
 

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