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:The females are far rounder in appearance, and have a small tail bud. | :The females are far rounder in appearance, and have a small tail bud. | ||
− | :The males also sing, while the females only sing rarely and usually | + | :The males also sing, while the females only sing rarely and usually as a response to the male. |
==Tank compatibility== | ==Tank compatibility== | ||
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:Most pet stores don't seem to be aware of the correct food to provide for these animals. The DAF often has little to no interest in flake or pelleted food, instead preferring thawed frozen food or live food. | :Most pet stores don't seem to be aware of the correct food to provide for these animals. The DAF often has little to no interest in flake or pelleted food, instead preferring thawed frozen food or live food. | ||
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*Do not feed these frogs any raw fish meat that contains [[Thiaminase]]. | *Do not feed these frogs any raw fish meat that contains [[Thiaminase]]. | ||
==Feeding regime== | ==Feeding regime== | ||
− | :Feed once a day when young, feed once every two or three days when over one year old | + | :Feed once a day when young, feed once every two or three days when over one year old. Whilst adult DAFs should not be thin, don't let your frog get too fat! Bloating and obesity can easily occur in generously fed DAFs. |
:DAFs have no teeth (and no tongue), so they need food that is either small enough to eat whole, or can be broken up by violent sideways jerking motions. Freezing meaty food before hand is an excellent method of breaking down the tough fibres so it easily breaks up. | :DAFs have no teeth (and no tongue), so they need food that is either small enough to eat whole, or can be broken up by violent sideways jerking motions. Freezing meaty food before hand is an excellent method of breaking down the tough fibres so it easily breaks up. | ||
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:These frogs can be easily kept in aquariums with a tall water column. A {{in|18-24}} tall tank is not a problem for them. | :These frogs can be easily kept in aquariums with a tall water column. A {{in|18-24}} tall tank is not a problem for them. | ||
− | :DAFs particularly enjoy having | + | :This is not necessary, but DAFs particularly enjoy having live plants, leaf litter, and secluded places in which to hide. |
== Origin == | == Origin == |