ADF Video Thread

[Kjeldsen]

You have been warned..

 

[juniperlea]

How did I miss this.... it's your fault!! I'll try to find out how to down load the video to my desktop.! Thank you!

 

[juniperlea]

Thank you Kjeldsen. Wonderful choice of music. Don't know it's origin. Don't care. It's perfect.

 

[Kjeldsen]

I'm obsessed. They are all doing great!

Don't worry, this is just a weird thing they do...

 

[juniperlea]

Hilarious and great music!!!

 

[butterflybetta]

These videos made my day!

 

[juniperlea]

I have a 10g ADF tank next to the kitchen sink. It's constant amusement. Thank goodness I can't cook I can spare and share the counter space!

 

[Lucy]

Love the videos! ADF's are so fun! It's hysterical when they just fall over on their back. So silly.
Gosh, I miss mine! Thank you for sharing yours

 

[Kjeldsen]

 

[Kjeldsen]

 

[Lucy]

Aw, man, I'm so sorry. Terrible to say this happens sometimes. Everything appears normal then boom it's dead.
Really, we could only speculate...still, suxs all the same.

 

[juniperlea]

It's so sad, but it does happen. I have seem what looks like Columnaris on an ADF that died. Another couple from bloat/dropsy. Yet another from weird bumps. I think they're highly susceptible to diseases. Poor little things. I always feel terribly responsible when they die, even though I'm not responsible. Human condition!

 

[Kjeldsen]

Thanks, guys. It has happened before, so wasn't completely surprised, but overall they're pretty healthy it seems, and no new deaths.

 

[Kjeldsen]

 

[juniperlea]

Ok... video one.... i recognize the sound/music. Have it in my music library, but can't remember how to find it! Video two: please tell me why your ADFs are so active. Mine don't play. They sing and try to breed, without results.

 

[Kjeldsen]

Singing and trying to breed is probably a lot of work for them! lol I think mine just appear to be more active, but they're really lazy. When I'm around and switch on the light, they think they'll be fed. The floating pellets also help, but when I check their tank at other times they're usually off sleeping somewhere and can't be seen. Oh, and the song is "People Got a Lot of Nerve" by Neko Case.

 

[Kjeldsen]

Don't mind me, just doing some organizing...

 

[Mamastacia3]

I was wondering if ADFs and bettas could be in the same tank...looks a bit rough?

 

[Kjeldsen]

I was wondering if ADFs and bettas could be in the same tank...looks a bit rough?

The only problems centered on food. Bettas can't resist the bloodworms, and the frogs don't like to share. They get annoyed and will swat the betta but have never done any damage. My betta was pretty easy going, but did get fed up one time and sent the frog packing, but again it wasn't bad. I guess it all depends on the Betta's personality.

 

[juniperlea]

These videos make my day. Great music! I have a female betta with ADFs. She's fat from stealing their food, which isn't healthy. That's ok. She's soon to meet her future husband and she'll lose some of that weight, ( hopefully). Then, I'll transfer her to a big community tank.

 

[Kjeldsen]

 

[Lucy]

Great videos! Any eggs yet?

Your videos show why we like to advise ADF only species tank. The way they play and tussle. No hiding there!

 

[juniperlea]

OMG... I stumbled into the kitchen today (yes, that's where the tank is located), and saw my ADFs participating in ''. It's not what the 'books' described. I almost reached out to Google to advise how I should approach 'the talk'. I would post pics, but I'm too ashamed. But, there are eggs. It's not how I was 'told'.

 

[Kjeldsen]

Great videos! Any eggs yet?

Your videos show why we like to advise ADF only species tank. The way they play and tussle. No hiding there!

No eggs yet, the boys are ready to go but the girls, not so much. It shouldn't be too long though. I keep checking the tank at night and have caught them in some funny positions but no lift-off yet.

Juniperlea, did they look something like this? lol

 

[juniperlea]

I have eggs! I suctioned them with a turkey baster (that sounds demented), placed them in a floating glass bowl (open) in the tank. Pacing now. I'm ashamed to admit though, that this 'pair' didn't participate in procreation the same way I'd read about online. It's embarrassing.

 

[Kjeldsen]

Cool! I'm still unsure about raising some tadpoles, but I should try. I'm intrigued about the procreation being not quite what you expected, though. What was different?

 

[juniperlea]

I'm a bit embarrassed. It's not like the pictures in the book. Those pictures showed the male on top of the female. This was different. I'm not sure what's happening. Anyway, the female produced eggs....lots of them. I'm carefully tending, but no tadpoles. That's ok, I hear them singing and that's good.

 

[juniperlea]

No eggs yet, the boys are ready to go but the girls, not so much. It shouldn't be too long though. I keep checking the tank at night and have caught them in some funny positions but no lift-off yet.

Juniperlea, did they look something like this? lol


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Just saw this. No. The male usually grabs the female around her abdomen. Maybe yours are just 'new to it'!

 

[Kjeldsen]

 

[iEristyl3]

I was wondering if ADFs and bettas could be in the same tank...looks a bit rough?

I have a male koi plakat in a 10G with four ADFs. I bought a small bottom feeder glass bowl and I place their pellets and worms in it in the evening and remove the betta for around 15 minutes every other day. It’s super easy now because they’ve all figured out the bowl means food. As for aggression it really does depend on your betta. I was terrified to try tankmates with my koi because he seemed to have such an aggressive disposition already! But it took him one night of flaring, chasing, and nipping to establish a pecking order. I’ve watched them closely and ever since he’s completely left them alone. He even tries to sneak leftover bites out of their bowl. Sometimes I think he thinks he’s a frog himself now I’d say give a shot but just know you get attached to those lil’ frogs very quickly. I thought I’d have to return them and I was heartbroken only a few hours in lol

 

[juniperlea]

So glad I checked in with FL today!

 

[Kjeldsen]

Just saw this. No. The male usually grabs the female around her abdomen. Maybe yours are just 'new to it'!

They're still kinda new to it, but are quick learners.

 

[Lucy]

Love your frog videos!! I'm surprised how active your frogs are during amplexus. I don't think mine ever were. I'm also surprised she's releasing one egg at a time.
Can't wait to see some tads from your Mr and Mrs!!

 

[Kjeldsen]

Thanks Lucy! Normally my frogs will rest for a bit too, but this female was unbelievably energetic and just wouldn't quit! I only filmed for about 30 minutes total - don't know how long it went on.

I'm going to read your tadpole tutorial again to be ready. I thought about scooping up the eggs but wasn't prepared beyond that. It would be so cool to have multi-generations.

 

[juniperlea]

They're still kinda new to it, but are quick learners.

Just popped back into FL, for a break! Love Cowboy Junkies btw! And, who knew ADFs were into Menage a .... well, maybe I shouldn't say it.

 

[Kjeldsen]

Little Digger's been working out, hopefully he'll be attracting one of the females soon.

 

[Lucy]

Cute as ever! It's raining blood worms!!
I can't take credit for tadpole guide, it isn't mine. It was written by someone who bred african dwarf frogs.