Now that we have identified my tadpole, Clyde, as a tree frog - most likely a grey or green tree frog (Thank you batrachos) - is there anything I need to do, or watch out for as he grows?

He just started with his back legs, and I haven't noticed any front legs growing yet. He is in a small fish aquarium with an aquatic plant and rocks to climb on when he gets his legs. I am currently feeding him lettuce and bottom feeder fish food. I have also noticed he is eating algae of the plants. (he must be eating a good bit, because he poops a lot!)

My goal is to let him go once he gets to the proper stage, but I'm not sure when that would be - and I'm tempted to keep him as a pet. I love tree frogs. (That decision really is questionable - I want him to have the best possible chance at life and I don't want to screw it up).

So please help me and give me some specific pointers on keeping him growing. When do I need to start changing his diet? and to what? Should I add things (tall plants) for him to climb on when he starts developing his front legs? When is it appropriate to let him go?

I also happen to have a tankful of tadpoles that were rescued from the same 'kiddie' pool that Clyde came from - but they are only a few weeks old and still to little to determine what they are - that's a problem in another thread (I think under frogs in general).

Thanks in advance for any advice -- this place is a great help for newbies like myself.

Frognut

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