{"product_id":"platinum-african-dwarf-frog-hymenochirus-boettgeri","title":"Platinum African Dwarf Frog - Hymenochirus boettgeri","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum African Dwarf Frog – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHymenochirus boettgeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum African Dwarf Frog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a pale captive-bred form of the popular African Dwarf Frog, with a soft ivory, cream or platinum body colour and peaceful fully aquatic behaviour. Correctly listed as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHymenochirus boettgeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this small amphibian lives underwater but must still come to the surface to breathe air. It is fascinating in a calm aquarium, but it needs gentle tank mates, safe décor, stable water and targeted feeding rather than being treated like a standard community fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum African Dwarf Frog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum Dwarf African Frog, African Dwarf Frog, Dwarf Clawed Frog, Zaire Dwarf Clawed Frog, Congo Dwarf Clawed Frog\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHymenochirus boettgeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Platinum \/ pale captive-bred strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully aquatic amphibian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Range \u0026amp; Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHymenochirus boettgeri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to central Africa, where African Dwarf Frogs occur in slow-moving or still freshwater habitats. These include creeks, ponds, shallow rivers, streams and flooded forest areas during the rainy season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Platinum form is a captive-bred colour strain rather than a wild colour form. In the aquarium, it should be kept in a mature, fully aquatic setup with gentle filtration, soft or smooth substrate, plants, caves, leaf cover and shaded resting areas. It does not need land, but it must always have clear access to the water surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Adult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum African Dwarf Frogs have a small flattened body, delicate limbs, webbed feet and a pale cream, ivory, pinkish-white or platinum body colour. Their light colour makes them stand out well against darker substrate and planted backgrounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults usually reach around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in body length. They are much smaller and more delicate than African Clawed Frogs, which are sometimes confused with them but grow far larger and are much more predatory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Suitability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is best suited to peaceful tropical aquariums, species-only frog setups or calm community tanks with gentle fish that will not harass or outcompete them. They are slow feeders, so care must be taken to ensure each frog receives food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum African Dwarf Frogs are not suitable for aggressive communities, predator tanks, fast boisterous fish setups, strong-flow aquariums, sharp gravel tanks or very deep aquariums where they struggle to reach the surface easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical minimum is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40 litres for a small group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 litres or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preferred for a stable community setup. Shallow to medium-depth aquariums are better than very tall tanks, as the frogs need to swim to the surface to breathe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep singly, in pairs or in small groups. Groups of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e work well in suitable aquariums, provided each frog can feed properly and has access to hiding places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22–26°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–7.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use dechlorinated, filtered water and keep conditions stable. Avoid strong current, sudden temperature swings, high nitrate and poor water quality. African Dwarf Frogs have sensitive skin and should not be exposed to copper-based or harsh medications unless confirmed amphibian-safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Community Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum African Dwarf Frogs are peaceful and slow-moving. Suitable tank mates include small peaceful tetras, rasboras, endlers with care, small livebearers in compatible water, Otocinclus and other calm fish that will not nip, bully or steal all food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid large fish, aggressive cichlids, fin-nipping barbs, goldfish, crayfish, large shrimp, predatory catfish and any fish big enough to swallow the frog. Very fast feeders can also be a problem, as the frogs may miss out on food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum African Dwarf Frogs are carnivorous and need small sinking foods. Offer frozen or live bloodworm, daphnia, brineshrimp, mysis, mosquito larvae, blackworm and specialist aquatic frog foods. Some individuals will accept sinking carnivore pellets or soft prepared foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey often feed by smell rather than by fast visual hunting, so target feeding with tongs, a pipette or feeding dish can be useful. Do not rely on leftover fish food. Remove uneaten meaty foods promptly to avoid polluting the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehaviour in the Aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species spends much of its time resting on plants, sitting among décor or searching the substrate for food. It may float motionless near the surface or dart upwards quickly to breathe, which is normal behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Dwarf Frogs are fully aquatic and do not need a land area. Males may make a quiet buzzing or singing sound underwater, and breeding behaviour can include amplexus, where the male clasps the female.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a secure lid with all gaps covered, as African Dwarf Frogs can escape from aquariums. Keep the water depth manageable and provide resting points near the surface, such as broad leaves or smooth décor. Avoid sharp ornaments, rough gravel and exposed filter intakes that could trap delicate limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum frogs can show marks or stress more clearly because of their pale colour, so calm tank mates and smooth décor are especially important. Never release unwanted frogs into ponds, streams, rivers or wild waterways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon to occasional \/ Captive-bred colour form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImage Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll images are a visual representation of the frog you will receive, made to be as accurate as possible. 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