<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe first thing you need is a container for your tadpoles. Tadpoles, also known as polliwogs, are fully-aquatic so the container must hold water. For this reason, I recommend an aquarium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nYou don’t have to use an aquarium. I’ve seen people raise tadpoles in plastic bins. The important part is that you can see the tadpoles and water. Partial water changes are needed to keep the water clean. For this reason, an aquarium or clear plastic container works best.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour tank needs to be big enough to support all your tadpoles. Also, the smaller the container, the more often you need to change the water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last time I raised tadpoles I used a cheap, 10-gallon aquarium. It worked great!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Water<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe quality of water and its temperature are important things to get right. Tadpoles are delicate creatures, and a sudden shift in water temperature can spell disaster. Likewise, water containing chemicals like chlorine is harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Water Quality<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWater treatment plants typically use chlorine or chloramines to treat drinking water