How to Take Care of Tadpoles

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  • čas přidán 7. 05. 2015
  • Hello friends. Today I show you how to take care of tadpoles. Let me know what you think of my videos. :)
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Komentáře • 310

  • @silasreel983
    @silasreel983 Před 9 lety +46

    "So if I look extremely hot - in the warm kind of way."

  • @hydrolisk6454
    @hydrolisk6454 Před 9 lety +49

    Damn those animations just get better and better! This one was really life-like

  • @TheManicPixie
    @TheManicPixie Před 8 lety +8

    Love your tadpoles' names! I named my leopard frog tadpole Tad and ever since I put a little hidey-hole in his enclosure he's been in the corner between the hidey-hole and the wall. He's a weird little fella, but he's MY weird little fella. Thanks for making this video, by the way!

  • @draconiteftwpetty5285
    @draconiteftwpetty5285 Před 9 lety +27

    The tadpoles r so cute

  • @brendanbobby6377
    @brendanbobby6377 Před 8 lety +31

    Thought you said high 😂

  • @youtubecommenter9776
    @youtubecommenter9776 Před 9 lety +17

    At 1:30 I thought you were going to say "it's extremely unhealthy for them to die"

  • @willthethrill325
    @willthethrill325 Před 9 lety +13

    You can also buy stuff to dechlorinate the water meant for aquariums.

  • @derpasaurusrecks5464
    @derpasaurusrecks5464 Před 9 lety +15

    Chris nye the science guy

  • @AlphaMC
    @AlphaMC Před 4 lety +2

    I have like 1000 toads, fish, and lots of tadpoles at my pond in my backyard. If I walk near it, I will hear toads jumping everywhere. And If I scoop some water, I am guaranteed to pick up a tadpole

  • @tmaxim2651
    @tmaxim2651 Před 5 lety +4

    Thanks! I saved a few from a drying out pond. They’re doing ok but I wanted to make sure that they were getting enough nutrients.

  • @superscienced
    @superscienced  Před 8 lety +32

    One more update. DO not use a marimo ball for food purposes. Did not work for me :)

  • @maisieandpets5552
    @maisieandpets5552 Před 6 lety +5

    I have tadpoles! They are in the stages of back legs growing and if it rains I leave their tank outside because the rain water doesn’t hurt them

  • @behr8265
    @behr8265 Před 8 lety +21

    Have you ever dealt with Bullfrog tadpoles? I work at a pet store and a Bullfrog tadpole came in with the feeders and I have no idea what I'm doing... XD

    • @superscienced
      @superscienced  Před 8 lety +9

      +LittleLion I found out later that these were bullfrog tadpoles! So just follow the video. Feed em lettuce and they'll be happy!

    • @Mothobius
      @Mothobius Před rokem

      @@superscienced But lettuce isn't enough for them. It doesn't have much nutrients.

  • @mariahsart
    @mariahsart Před 2 lety

    Thanks for the lettuce idea! They loved that!

  • @kittyqveen3249
    @kittyqveen3249 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much for this vid because my neighbor has a frog pond with bullfrog tadpoles in it everywhere and I got 2 and I’m keeping them:)

  • @fennel6251
    @fennel6251 Před 6 lety +4

    I wafted this to take care of my one tadpole that I caught in the pond just a little bit ago

  • @alexheanan3382
    @alexheanan3382 Před 9 lety +1

    Awesome video Chris please do more

  • @bravemise
    @bravemise Před 3 lety +2

    Preciate the vid bro

  • @marissa7093
    @marissa7093 Před 9 lety +1

    I've been raising tadpoles every year and I found out if you put some moss on half of the bottom of the tank, they will eat it and it is really good at giving the water oxygen. I have leopard ones, toads, and tree frogs.

  • @sk3phal035
    @sk3phal035 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this video! Im getting 3 tadpoles tmr and i need to get the stuff today!

  • @michaelsparks4611
    @michaelsparks4611 Před 4 lety

    I like your video! I have an outdoor Koi Pond and bought 50 of American Bullfrog Tadpoles. They were all gone the next day and I wondered what killed them, the temp, the water, the giant koi, the mature bullfrogs or birds... a couple of days later I happened to shine a flashlight on the pond at night and there they all were, happily eating away. Turns out the need a day and night cycle and prefer to eat during the night cycle and recuperate in hiding during the day cycle. So I hope you did not leave your light on all day!

  • @thatboy3930
    @thatboy3930 Před 5 lety +2

    So I caught a tadpole in the stage that yours are in the video. I've never seen him eat, but I'll replace his food every two days and clean the tank a bit. I'm just praying I catch him eating or see his legs grow

  • @recklezz_yt6676
    @recklezz_yt6676 Před 4 lety +4

    My tadpole killed my dad

  • @eduardoaraujo7821
    @eduardoaraujo7821 Před 9 lety +18

    How do you tell them apart?

    • @pillowy1526
      @pillowy1526 Před 4 lety +1

      Broken Sequel I have really yound tadpoles, the way I tell is one has his legs and the others are in difrent stages of development, after they all grow idk tho

  • @jadeyforever8187
    @jadeyforever8187 Před 8 lety +3

    Thank you for your help u really helped me with my frog army xD

  • @superscienced
    @superscienced  Před 9 lety +8

    @Adrian Muniz I don't know the name of the plant. I just grabbed some random plant. I wanted elodea though. Also, it's a marismo ball. I keep the light on just like the sun. morning-night

    • @FinandFangPEC
      @FinandFangPEC Před 9 lety

      Super Scienced Enjoying the videos Chris! And the tank looks awesome!
      For the plant- it's also called Anacharis, so the pet shops may have it labeled that.A local 'mom/pop shop' should be able to order it for you.

    • @superscienced
      @superscienced  Před 9 lety +1

      Isaiah Davison I don't think that the plant is anarchis. That was my second choice and they didn't have that either :(

    • @FinandFangPEC
      @FinandFangPEC Před 9 lety

      Anacharis and elodea are the same

    • @Mr51seer
      @Mr51seer Před 9 lety

      Super Scienced its pronounced ee-low-dee-a i learned about it in biology 11

    • @andreastom1755
      @andreastom1755 Před 9 lety

      Super Scienced Chris not trying to be 'complaining' but can you make a super scienced video without any tadpoles. I'm not the most intrested in tadpoles |:

  • @jakovtopic1208
    @jakovtopic1208 Před 9 lety +2

    I think your videos are very good and interesting

  • @splatsjoint
    @splatsjoint Před 9 lety +8

    CHRIS LOOK UP TRIOPS!!!

  • @simonkim3564
    @simonkim3564 Před 9 lety +12

    You should name one Kiwi (Ninja Kiwi)

  • @samlee5499
    @samlee5499 Před 9 lety +2

    I love it and nice names lol here is my question how long before they turn to beutifull frogs

  • @animelogic8721
    @animelogic8721 Před 3 lety

    First 20 seconds of video this is someone who I want to subscribe to

  • @Kierakittie
    @Kierakittie Před 6 lety

    picked up a tadpole at work, it came in with our goldfish so im going to house him till he's a frog.. that's a marimo moss ball, not quite an algea ball. heh. Thanks for the video, I wasnt sure what they ate, he's living in my betta medical tank for the time being.

  • @darkmello4049
    @darkmello4049 Před 9 lety +2

    Can you make a video that shows the steps to make the food plz I think that might help some people

  • @perninski1823
    @perninski1823 Před rokem

    I caught one today for my granddaughter, we named him Bully.😊

  • @matthewwonghong5376
    @matthewwonghong5376 Před 9 lety +1

    Cute ❤️

  • @jordansmith136
    @jordansmith136 Před 4 lety

    Very useful thank you

  • @Jayco56
    @Jayco56 Před 9 lety

    Very helpful thankyou

  • @miamininja2338
    @miamininja2338 Před 9 lety

    adorable

  • @oodilicious1
    @oodilicious1 Před 9 lety +6

    I'm assuming there will EVENTUALLY be an animated video detailing the tadpoles- specifically the process of their transformation

  • @slickwilly7703
    @slickwilly7703 Před 7 lety

    One alternative for providing food for the tadpoles is to look on the ground in shady areas of the ground. Look for where it looks like a bare spot of ground is turning a greenish color. I'm not a botanist so I don't know the difference between algae and moss but I have found that you can use that green stuff growing on the ground in shady spots. I just take a knife or shovel and cut a thin slice of the dirt, just enough to get that green stuff. Tadpoles love it.

  • @aaronschannel373
    @aaronschannel373 Před 7 lety +1

    Hi, great video very helpful, but do you happen to know what species your tadpoles are, if so, thanks!

  • @charliehennemann8197
    @charliehennemann8197 Před 3 lety

    I use a 55 gallon tub from Home Depot for 16$ made it to a pond works great got a few small chiclids a few hatchling turtles I’m about to get some tadpoles tomorrow

  • @eleahmaddison9152
    @eleahmaddison9152 Před 6 lety +1

    Great I used pond water yay

  • @ttyo5637
    @ttyo5637 Před 4 lety +1

    The real question is why oversimplify it when you can use the water the dchlorinator

  • @nielsponssen3516
    @nielsponssen3516 Před 9 lety

    wow those tadpoles are HUGE my tadpoles are like a finger nail big!

  • @luckysnackcreations4572

    We’re keeping about four tadpoles in a basin in our garden with water that came straight from the pond we caught em in. They have plenty of algae as well as a plant to hide in but we are having an issue with one- he’s been acting strange and swimming on his back in circles? We are wondering if he may have swallowed air or if he got hurt somehow. We’re prepared to keep him if he grows up with some issues, but wanted some advice 💙

  • @0carbothecat0
    @0carbothecat0 Před 8 lety +1

    As an aquascapist, I recommend that you purchase tap water treatment from your local pet store. Freshwater aquarium fish can be put into tap water that has been treated with treatment chemicals that remove undesired chemicals. This chemical has treated water for my fish and crawfish, and I feel that anyone who owns an aquarium for a freshwater creature should have this. It's not too technical - all you do is add a small amount in relation to your volume of water and let it sit for some time. It treats water immediately, too.
    Also, I agree with the pond water. BUT - here is the thing. Tap water will kill all the healthy bacteria you can find in pond water. The pond water the tadpoles came from will be full of essential bacteria that keep the water and plants, like algae, healthy and beneficial for the tadpole.
    www.valuepetsupplies.com/api-tap-water-conditioner-16oz.html?scid=scplp4115520&gclid=CPqCzZDa88gCFYgTHwod0voHpQ

    • @SSTheMadFo
      @SSTheMadFo Před 8 lety

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    • @0carbothecat0
      @0carbothecat0 Před 8 lety

      I ain't getting paid, it was just a link to show him what it is. He needs it, everyone does. I was just trying to help. Get familiar with forums- they share links and they don't get paid, they just do it for convenience.

  • @thepoint3919
    @thepoint3919 Před 7 lety +6

    i use tapwater because i have well water. no chlorine

    • @That_guy4112
      @That_guy4112 Před 6 lety +1

      you should use dechlorinator for your tap water you can get it at a pet store

    • @893263007
      @893263007 Před 4 lety

      @@That_guy4112 His tap water doesn't have chlorine.

  • @annablue8429
    @annablue8429 Před 5 lety

    Can I use tap water that sat out in the open for over a week?

  • @lisanicole139
    @lisanicole139 Před 8 lety

    I just got my tadpoles yesterday, and I have pond weed in the tank with them. I don't have any pebbles or sand or rocks at the bottom of the tank, would you suggest that I have something at the bottom of the tank or is it fine to leave it as it?

  • @flgingpear
    @flgingpear Před 9 lety

    You think 89 degrees is hot? Well, I live in Death Valley and it's 200 DEGREES OVER HERE!!1!11!1!111

  • @ckennedy49
    @ckennedy49 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Our Leopard Frog tadpole keeps turning on his back, doesn't look great. Has back legs only , and he's been here about 6 weeks. I'm doing everything by the book- very careful with water changes, feeding, etc. But he just doesn't look good. He's in the smaller tank that was sent from Nature Gifts, with no filter. Algae balls just arrived. Any suggestions?

  • @thomasgarrett246
    @thomasgarrett246 Před 9 lety +1

    You should do birthdays for them

  • @adrianacarrillo625
    @adrianacarrillo625 Před 8 lety

    I have a pond very close to my house and there is lots of tadpoles and I'm planing on getting some

  • @sukiitheartist4803
    @sukiitheartist4803 Před 7 lety

    I have seven pollywogs, I'm moving them to a 20 gallon tank when they've metamorphosised. I'm keeping four and releasing the other three. I also collects algae from my horses water tank lol

  • @svlcus
    @svlcus Před 6 lety +1

    I have a tadpole, my friend gave it to me!

  • @juanestrella7006
    @juanestrella7006 Před 5 lety +1

    I don't know if this is ok for tadpoles but instead of adding straight tap water you could add repti safe

  • @peacemaker494
    @peacemaker494 Před 3 lety +1

    (Fun fact: tadpoles can live in rainwater because it does not have chemicals and it has mosquito larvae and it does not kill them)

  • @fadhlier
    @fadhlier Před 3 lety +1

    I used to keep tadpoles with tap water, but they could grew until they transformed to be tiny frogs

  • @recklezz_yt6676
    @recklezz_yt6676 Před 4 lety +2

    My tadpole ate my house

  • @That_guy4112
    @That_guy4112 Před 6 lety +1

    i recommend you use tap water but get water dechlorinator from your local pet store it is much better for your fish

  • @serenabailey8381
    @serenabailey8381 Před 7 lety

    how long dose it take for bullfrogs tadpole to grow legs? mine haven't yet. but my other bullfrogs did grow fast is it cause they might two different kinds?

  • @j.b501
    @j.b501 Před 6 lety

    wow biggest tadpoles EVER!!

  • @flyinmonkea
    @flyinmonkea Před 9 lety

    You should add more decorations to jazz it up a bit

    • @superscienced
      @superscienced  Před 9 lety

      Christian Lynch Like what?

    • @Elephantdude
      @Elephantdude Před 9 lety

      Bit more nice looking rocks

    • @Mustafa-yp4kw
      @Mustafa-yp4kw Před 9 lety +1

      Super Scienced after they grow up if you decided to keep them make a little island thing instead of just putting a bigger rock

  • @amysnews6808
    @amysnews6808 Před 2 lety

    We had some tadpoles hatch out in my kids baby pool while we were out of town. I want to save some of them and raise them as a hands on science experiment for my kids. I have no idea what kind they are, I assume they're the little frogs (people call them tree frogs around here but that may be completely wrong?). I bought a 10 gal fish tank to keep on the porch. Any advice would be appreciated. I've read to use a filter and I've read not to and I've read use one with a sponge filter as you are doing here. Is that from the beginning or only when they reach a certain age/size? Same with food, I've read boiled lettuce, fish food, and nothing at all of there's no lid on an outside tank. I bought a small jar of frog food at Walmart but that may be completely wrong. I love frogs so part of me is just trying to save as many as possible (Another question, how many can I put in the tank?) and the other part just thought it'd be fun for the kids but I have no idea what I am doing. TBH I've even read several different kinds and different amounts of water to put in the tank. I figure I have to move them soon before they run out of air in the pool or it gets too hot (IDK?) so whatever advice you can give as fast as possible would be greatly appreciated!

  • @mr.random1261
    @mr.random1261 Před 8 lety

    cool guys

  • @saltlifegull4091
    @saltlifegull4091 Před 3 lety +1

    Where do you buy tadpoles? What do you do when they're grown? I want some!!

    • @MichaeltheRatMan
      @MichaeltheRatMan Před 3 lety

      Pond caught tadpoles seem to have a higher chance of making it to adulthood, so I recommend catching some of those if possible. Just grab a net and a bucket and scoop 'em out of the pond.
      For wild caught tadpoles, you can just release the adult frogs back into the pond that you got the tadpoles from. If you buy tadpoles online, from a breeder, or a pet store, you will not be able to release the adult frogs. Frogs aren't much hassle to take care of as long as you aren't squeamish with handling small insects.
      I actually just caught 50 tadpoles from a nearby pond yesterday. Some of them have little legs already!
      I hope this helps :)

  • @yvrakasavyou
    @yvrakasavyou Před 9 lety +3

    make a video when theyre frogs or record and speed it up :D

  • @aimeehodkinson6244
    @aimeehodkinson6244 Před 7 lety +1

    I'm going to collect some frog spawn today

  • @cowabungaweekly3290
    @cowabungaweekly3290 Před 3 lety

    What do you feed them if the tadpoles have legs and arms but still have there tail?

  • @advizedog4131
    @advizedog4131 Před 4 lety +1

    Can I use bottled/distilled/rain water?

  • @recklezz_yt6676
    @recklezz_yt6676 Před 4 lety +3

    I put 10000 tadpole in a water bottle than drank all of them

  • @sm8634
    @sm8634 Před 6 lety

    I know this video is really old, but is the marimo ball a good source of oxygen like other plants?

  • @psyclinez5985
    @psyclinez5985 Před 4 lety

    I use to work with and for a wildlife center. 35 years i have working with so many different animals and insects etc...
    I've raised a lot of different tadpoles and I can say with a fact that tadpoles will eat another tadpole! I've seen some pretty weird and gruesome crap these animals are very capable of.

  • @mellewedin8221
    @mellewedin8221 Před 2 lety

    Honestly you should treat the water like you would for any frog or fish. Prime is safe to use with tadpoles and frogs.

  • @thenubbzchocolate8837
    @thenubbzchocolate8837 Před 7 lety

    would this work for bullfrog tadpoles?

  • @skydemon3423
    @skydemon3423 Před 9 lety

    da eyes O YESH

  • @jrturtle9594
    @jrturtle9594 Před 9 lety

    Look for a uvb emitting bulb (uva is a bonus, avoid uvc as it is harmful) it will help you grow alge (allge, algie, I give up) and when the become frogs you will need it for a basking area. However you need to replace the light every year or it will not produce enough uvb.
    I have my turtle In a 70 gallon tank.

  • @aliciahayhope2252
    @aliciahayhope2252 Před 5 lety

    What about well water lol or do I need to use the cow tank?

  • @andrewgoodchild5915
    @andrewgoodchild5915 Před 3 lety

    how do you care for for other tadpols?

  • @prodbyjm248
    @prodbyjm248 Před 6 lety

    Hi, I am planning to get tadpoles as well, just wondering where did u buy or find these tadpoles? Please answer. Thanks so much. Cya, bye.

    • @animallover6487
      @animallover6487 Před 6 lety

      you can find them in a pond

    • @ethansexotics616
      @ethansexotics616 Před 4 lety

      Any sort of slow moving pond or lake in spring and summer. Try getting a net and scooping up the muck at the bottom, then search for one in the muck.

  • @Krabby7Playz
    @Krabby7Playz Před 4 lety

    Can I use well water?

  • @cindyc.5032
    @cindyc.5032 Před 5 lety

    What kind of filter do you use?

  • @seairadouglas-kent2282
    @seairadouglas-kent2282 Před 6 lety +1

    Derp, Derper, Chris Jr.

  • @madelineamato2091
    @madelineamato2091 Před 9 lety +2

    i just got a tadpole and have been reading and watching videos , but i still have a question. Do i need an air pump?

    • @brandyadams8436
      @brandyadams8436 Před 5 lety

      I have a similar question!! I have a filter but I don’t know if it’s flow is too much 🤷‍♀️

    • @MichaeltheRatMan
      @MichaeltheRatMan Před 3 lety

      It depends on the surface area of the water, the number of tadpoles, and the number of aquatic plants that produce oxygen.
      I have had over 20 large tadpoles in one 20 gallon tank. They were very happy, and grew to be beautiful frogs.I had a clump of pond plants in with the tadpoles to help with the oxygen levels, but I didn't have a filter or pump.
      Hope this helps!

  • @Onkste
    @Onkste Před 7 lety

    What if you have well water? Would it be safe just to put them in to the water
    without acclimating them first? I know it's safe for fish but idk if it would be safe for tadpoles.

    • @That_guy4112
      @That_guy4112 Před 6 lety

      yes, it should be tadpole safe if it is fish safe

  • @lennoncusick1037
    @lennoncusick1037 Před 7 lety +2

    What size of tank and rock and what should I put on the bottom please tell me I am a noob at owning tadpoles 🐸🐸 I love frogs and animals and tadpoles there just so cute I am going to be getting about 5 of them 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸frogs rool

    • @kawaiiluciajadething5511
      @kawaiiluciajadething5511 Před 6 lety

      Lennon vlogs skills and more I have fifteen tadpoles and I have an 8ml tank for them.

  • @jmmeedits3228
    @jmmeedits3228 Před rokem

    “89 degrees is rly hot”. Me:👁👄👁

  • @katherinesworld3568
    @katherinesworld3568 Před 3 lety

    I just caught some and I don’t think their happy because there only in the container for now do u think there are ok

  • @serenabailey8381
    @serenabailey8381 Před 7 lety

    hi my bullfrogs tadpole are shirking and I don't know why? can I use ice burg lettis? I fed it to them and its gone. and why do they come to top allot to get air? please help

  • @serenabailey8381
    @serenabailey8381 Před 7 lety

    I feed them grass too is that OK? my tad pols are in a plastic white bucket where u put minnows in is that OK to use?? why can't feed them fish flakes? I herd long time ago fish flakes is OK? can u feed them cut up worm? and frozen blood worms??

  • @musakhalif4067
    @musakhalif4067 Před 4 lety

    you can also just fill the tank with tap water and put a chlorein filter

  • @devy2
    @devy2 Před 6 lety

    What about distilled water and dehydrated spinach?

  • @Dreamcatcher69
    @Dreamcatcher69 Před 6 lety

    Can i put 7 tadpoles in a 9 inch by 3 fish bowl?

  • @qxdy123
    @qxdy123 Před 6 lety

    Do Tadpoles require UVB lighting?

  • @royroy7261
    @royroy7261 Před 5 lety

    right now i got problem with tadpoles while they born one day and dead all. I did not know what is reason that make tadpoles dead?

  • @Moria_1
    @Moria_1 Před 2 lety

    I have 5 tadpoles with legs, and I keep them in a small container because I can’t afford one of the tanks. What do I do?

  • @cmhg620
    @cmhg620 Před 4 lety

    do u use an arator i have 3 bullfrog tadpoles

  • @BaraIsrael
    @BaraIsrael Před 5 lety

    do tadpoles eat mini crabs ?

  • @elainecastillo9880
    @elainecastillo9880 Před 4 lety

    I'm in love with you mister