there are two others in this this one... it is the smallest of the three and is much thinner. i'm think that i will have to quarentine it... i think the problem is that when i watch it eat, it goes after the flies but when its tougne brings the fly to its mouth it just sticks to the 'lips' and he tries but i don't really see it eat the much... when it warmer out i would put in many little bug that it would eat.. could the flies just be to big? thanks for any help
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need help with thin azureus....
kcaiman
Nov 14, 2003 03:57 PM
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rc_racer_007
Nov 14, 2003 04:44 PM
Have you tried any other food besides flys? maybe spring tails or rice beetles?
aj
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Homer1
Nov 14, 2003 05:32 PM
I've got to agree with AJ. I really think that springtails and rice flour beetles are a good supplement for froglets . . . especially those that seem rather uncoordinated or finicky.
Let's face it, even healthy froglets are rather awkward at hunting when young, and I've seen them get frustrated with flies when they would eat the living daylights out of springtails. Additionally, the rice flour beetle larvae don't move as much, and are more fatty, so those that they do actually get down contribute to that little "Sumo Wrestler" look that I strive for. Tinc froglets have a super fast metabolism, so I think that any food that helps keep them plump is fantastic.
As for the size of your flies, are you using melanogaster? How old are the froglets? I think I would definitely separate the skinny one and really throw the "grub" to it . . . and get some springtails or termites.
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kcaiman
Nov 14, 2003 07:03 PM
thanks for the help.... i don't know anything about springtails or the larva.. any goods sites you could lead me to? which is easier to culture? thanks again
NateW.
Nov 14, 2003 09:38 PM
both are really simple to culture, doyles dart den has lots of good info
hope this helps! 
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1.1 alanis tincs
0.0.2 imitators(looking for sens and horn line frogs)
0.0.2 Azureus
0.0.3 green pumilio(On waiting list that puts the waiting in waiting list )
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