Care Sheet and Information (Other care sheets are available online at www.aquascape.co.uk/care.html)

Common Name

Custard or Albino Frog

Latin name

Hymenochiros species

PRICE ________________

Native to

Highland swamps and lakes bordering Western Rift in southwestern
Uganda, Rwanda, and Kabasha
Escarpment, eastern Congo.

Size & Life Span

This is a medium size species growing to around 10cm. Lifespan 2-3 Years
(Wild) 2 Years (Captivity)

Housing requirements:

Enclosure: These are easy to keep and only require a
small tank. They can be kept with other fish and frogs that are too large for
them to eat

Temperature: The water should be 18° - 25° C
and can be maintained with a submersible aquarium heater.

Substrate & Decor: Substrate is unimportant. Either
a sandy or gravel bottom is ideal. Provide a good cover on the aquarium.

Diet

Feeding this species is easy. They are a scavenger and will eat sinking
food. Frozen or live bloodworm and daphnia is ideal.

Maintenance

Regular water changes but otherwise no special requirements.