A minimum-volume, flow-through system for rearing frog tadpoles: aquarium.
A flow-through system requiring a low flow rate (4-10 ml/minute/aquarium) was developed for rearing tadpoles. This permitted tadpoles to be raised in tap water that had been dechlorinated and acidified. The aquarium consisted of a 7-liter plastic outer shell. A screen-bottomed basket, inserted into the shell, facilitated handling of the tadpoles. A bottom-scraper and flushing system permitted periodic removal of solid wastes.
D000818:Animals; D001001:Anura; D006799:Housing, Animal; D007814:Larva; D008675:Metamorphosis, Biological; D011894:Rana pipiens / Q000254:growth & development*