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Breeding / Frogs, newts and turtles
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Frogs, newts and turtles · Hard

Breeding the merlin's dwarf clawed frog

Rarely bred; specialist hobbyists first bred imported Guinea-Bissau animals in 2006.

Full species page

Step by step

Pairing

Keep 3-4 together in a quiet tank.

Breeding tank

20-30 L species tank with sponge filter and floating plants.

What starts it

Rainy-season cycle of cool water changes and heavy feeding.

Eggs and young

Unknown or very small clutches.

Raising the fry

Tadpoles require very fine live food.

Common mistakes
  • Wild-caught stock with parasites
  • Competition at feeding time
  • Warm, dirty water

Male or female

  • Male: Slimmer with arm glands
  • Female: Rounder with pointed vent
  • Hard to tell without a pair together

Can I breed it in my tank?

  • Hard: for experienced breeders.

Day-by-day plan

Typical for frogs, newts and turtles

  1. 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

Stage 1 of 1Eggs

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.

No spawning
  • Without live or frozen food the parents aren't in breeding condition.

An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.