Breeding the african clawed frog
Females release hundreds of sticky eggs during amplexus. Tadpoles are filter feeders; development from egg to froglet takes about 6-8 weeks. In labs, spawning is induced with hormone (hCG) injection.
Step by step
Buy 4-6 frogs; males have dark nuptial pads.
A 100 L tank with lots of plants and a lid.
Hormone injections are used in labs; hobby breeding uses a cool then warm cycle.
Females lay 100-1000 eggs; hatch in 3-4 days.
Tadpoles filter feed. Feed fine foods.
- Keeping with fish
- Letting them escape
- Leaving eggs with adults
Male or female
Males are smaller and develop dark mating pads on the underside of the forearms and hands; females are larger and have cloacal extensions at the end of the abdomen.
Can I breed it in my tank?
- Good for a first breeding project.
Day-by-day plan
Typical for frogs, newts and turtles
- Day 0Eggs
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.
Simulator: guided
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
Simulator: try it yourself
Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.
- Without live or frozen food the parents aren't in breeding condition.
An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.