Zoo Med Frog & Tadpole Food
Water type
Freshwater
Zoo Med Frog & Tadpole Food
Sinking pellets mean tadpoles and bottom-feeding frogs actually reach the food before it fouls the water. Zoo Med Frog & Tadpole Food is a high-protein sinking micro pellet formulated for all types of aquatic frogs and tadpoles, available in 56 g and 340 g packs so you can match the pack size to your collection without a large tub going stale.
Key features
- Sinking micro pellet — reaches bottom-dwelling tadpoles and frogs instead of sitting uneaten on the surface.
- High protein formula — 50% minimum crude protein, aimed at the growth demands of developing tadpoles and active adult frogs.
- Two pack sizes — 56 g for a single small setup, 340 g for a larger collection or multiple tanks.
- Suits all aquatic frog and tadpole species — one formula across African Dwarf Frogs, Clawed Frogs and their tadpoles.
Ingredients
Published verbatim, in the order Zoo Med lists them:
Fish Meal, Wheat Flour, Fermented Soy Product, Fish Oil, Corn Protein Concentrate, Brewer's Dried Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Soy Lecithin, L-Lysine, Lignin Sulfonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Ascorbyl-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate, Biotin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulphate, Zinc Sulphate, Ferrous Sulphate, Copper Sulphate, Sodium Selenite, Ethylenediamine Dihydroiodide, Propionic Acid (Preservative).
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | Guarantee |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 50.0% min |
| Crude Fat | 16.0% min |
| Crude Fibre | 3.0% max |
| Moisture | 11.0% max |
| Ash | 11.0% max |
| Phosphorus | 1.0% min |
Feeding
Zoo Med does not publish a specific pellets-per-animal feeding rate on this product's current packaging. As a general starting point for sinking foods, offer only what your frogs or tadpoles will clear in a short feeding session, and net out uneaten pellets after an hour or two to protect water quality. Adjust the amount up or down based on how quickly it disappears.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for all types of aquatic frogs and tadpoles as a primary sinking food.
- Contains a preservative (Propionic Acid) — not marketed as a preservative-free food.
- Not suitable as the sole diet for terrestrial or semi-aquatic amphibian species outside the aquatic frog and tadpole group this formula targets.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships via standard parcel delivery.
Common questions
Will this cloud my water?
Any uneaten food can affect water quality if left to break down. Feed only what will be eaten in a short session and net out the rest.
Can I feed this to adult frogs and tadpoles from the same tub?
Yes — the formula is marketed for all types of aquatic frogs and tadpoles, so one pack covers both life stages in a mixed setup.
Which pack size should I buy?
The 56 g pack suits a single small setup or trying the food for the first time; the 340 g pack suits a larger collection or multiple tanks where you're feeding regularly.
Does it contain artificial colours?
Zoo Med's published ingredient list for this product does not name an artificial colour additive.
