Our Guide To Keeping Green Puddle Frog
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Occidozyga lima
- Common name: Green Puddle Frog, Floating Frog, Asian Floating Frog
- Family: Dicroglossidae
- Origin: Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia
- Adult length: 3 to 5 cm
- Lifespan: 5 to 8 years
- Diet: Carnivore
- Care Level: Moderate
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive
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Tank Setup:
- Green Puddle Frogs require a shallow, well-planted aquarium with plenty of floating vegetation and driftwood for resting spots.
- A paludarium setup with both water and land sections is ideal, as these frogs often rest on floating objects and partially submerge themselves.
- Use fine sand or soft substrate to prevent injury.
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Water Parameters:
- They thrive in slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
- Maintain a temperature of 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Gentle water flow is preferred, as strong currents can stress these frogs.
- Use a sponge filter or a low-flow canister filter to maintain clean water.
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Diet:
- Green Puddle Frogs are carnivorous and primarily feed on small live prey.
- Offer a varied diet including bloodworms, small feeder insects (such as crickets or fruit flies), and frozen or live foods like daphnia.
- Avoid dry commercial fish food, as they often refuse it.
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Tank Mates:
- They are best kept alone or with peaceful, slow-moving fish that will not harass them.
- Good tank mates include small tetras, rasboras, and other non-aggressive fish.
- Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- These frogs are semi-aquatic and spend time floating at the surface or resting on submerged structures.
- They are ambush predators and may eat smaller tank mates if given the chance.
- Occasionally, they may exhibit territorial behavior, especially towards others of their species.
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