{"id":2902,"date":"2021-06-09T17:56:39","date_gmt":"2021-06-09T17:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/?p=2902"},"modified":"2021-06-09T18:06:13","modified_gmt":"2021-06-09T18:06:13","slug":"safe-water-guide-tadpoles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frogpets.com\/safe-water-guide-tadpoles\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Water Guide for Tadpoles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Raising tadpoles from eggs to froglets is a fun and rewarding adventure, especially for kids and those in the hobby. It’s fun watching tadpoles metamorphose into frogs. From water-dwelling to land-hopping creatures in a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s not as easy as it looks, however. Tadpoles require safe water. You see, their permeable skin allows for liquids and gases to pass through. As adult frogs, this is how they’re capable of staying submerged in water for such long periods of time. Respiratory gasses diffuse between their blood vessels and travel through channel proteins called “aquaporins”. And, similar to fish, tadpoles have gills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What does it all mean? In short, it means whatever is in the water is at risk of absorbing into your tadpoles<\/strong>. Including chemicals like chlorine and chloramines used to treat municipal tap water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That doesn’t mean you can’t use tap water; you just have to treat it first. I’ll show you how in the following paragraphs. I’ll also cover other sources of water and explain why you should or should not use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safe Water Sources for Tadpoles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dechlorinated Tap Water<\/strong> *see instructions below<\/li>
Most Well Water<\/strong> *read more<\/li>
Bottled Water<\/strong><\/li>
Rain Water<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Dangerous Water Sources for Tadpoles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tap Water<\/strong><\/li>
Distilled Water<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Okay, let me briefly tell you my background so you’ll know where my knowledge comes from. I worked in the water utility department for the local government and currently hold a class “d” water certificate. This allows me to work at water treatment plants. I’m no longer in that profession but that’s beside the point. In addition to this, I’ve learned quite a bit about amphibians and have experience in keeping them (including raising tadpoles). I’m not a biologist and don’t consider myself an expert. Do with this information what you will. I encourage you to find other credible sources!<\/p>\n\n\n\n