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Surinam Toad
Surinam Toad
Species	Pipa pipa
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L)
Size	12.7 cm 8-5 " (20.3-12.7cm)
pH	7.0 - 8.0
Temp.	297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K 78.8 °F 538.47 °R24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
Water Hardness	6-12 °d
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods
Life Span	5-8 years

Contents 1 Alternative Names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Breeding 5 Tank Compatibility 6 Diet 7 Feeding Regime 8 Environment Specifics 9 Behaviour 10 Identification 11 Images 12 Videos 13 External Links

[edit] Alternative Names

Surinam Toad, Star-Fingered Toad

[edit] Origin

Originates from South America, including Brazil, Suriname and Colombia.

[edit] Sexing

In the breeding seasons, females develop a ring-like swelling around the vent area.

[edit] Breeding

These toads are not easy to breed. Spawning takes place at the surface, and the male then directs the eggs onto the female's back. Within a day, the female's back swell up, with a pad embracing the eggs. Between 3 and 5 moths later, the young toad breaks out.

Reduce temperature by 2-5°C (35.6-41°F) for 7 days, then restore to normal. If it is unsuccessful, reduce the temperature again and drain off half of the water; leave 7 days and then flood to restore the water level and restore normal temperatures 2-3 days later. Captive breeding of Surinam toad is not common. They are not likely to breed in small aquarium.

[edit] Tank Compatibility

Should be kept in a species tank only.

[edit] Diet

Primarily insectivorous, feed things like bloodworm and crickets.

[edit] Feeding Regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

They are highly aquatic and need a spacious tank. Surinam Toads also need a heated water, and plants such as Java moss in their quarters, along with secure underwater hiding places.

[edit] Behaviour

An active large Toad.

[edit] Identification

These odd-looking Toad have a flattened body shape, a little like a leaf, and a sharp, triangular face when viewed from above. They have broad feet, the front are without webbing, long and claw like, the back feet and strong and webbed.

[edit] Images

[edit] Videos

Female with eggs:	Babies emerging:

[edit] External Links

• Wikipedia
• Amphibiaweb