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I saw at a pet store aquariums with Lemon, lettuce, and either zucchini or cucumber, in the aquarium for the fish to eat. If i was to do this for my fish, whom also lives with my frog...would it hurt the frog? (Basically, would the citric acid from the lemon harm the frog in any way?) thanks!

That all depends on your existing PH.The lemon will lower your PH for sure.I would not recommend it to be honest.
What kind of fish do you have? I can see the zuccini or romain lettice if you have some vegetarian fish in your tank like a pleco but It is not necessary.

i have a gourami (or however you spell it) it was recommended as good company for my frog. I guess i was simply questioning the pet stores ability to decifer what was good for the little fishies, and whether it is something i should be taking into account as well. They get along great, and to think i was going to get a boring old goldfish. If i come accross this bizarre form of feeding again in a pet store, i'll be sure to ask some questions. (its only bizarre because i didnt know you could feed fish vegetables/fruit) well, thanks for replying, have a good day!

Correct me if I am wrong but don't Xenopus live in pretty hard alkaline water?
I would not be messing with the pH by adding highly acidic lemon juice unless the tanlk is really big (say one lemon per 100 gallons).

And for that matter, though they are adapatable, don't most gouramis come from neutral to slightly acidic water?
Not the best combination in my opinion. But i guess gourmais are gentle.