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They eat mostly algae, but also small creatures. In the case of the Wellington toad, other tadpoles. If not enough algae, then they will eat each other. I hear that you could feed the tadpoles food, but I don't know if that is a good idea. Just go to a local pet store and buy an algae plant.
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∙ 15y agoI would assume that tadpoles eat mosquito larvae. Also, possibly small flying insects that fall in the water.
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If one thousand tadpoles hatched at the same time and into a small pond will all of the tadpoles survive?
No they won't most of them will eat each other if they have no food or if the larger tadpoles a hungry they will eat the smaller and weaker tadpoles. And some will die from mosquito larvae and adult mosquitoes and will be eaten by larger fish if they are in the wild.
What do wild tadpoles eat?
It depends on the species. Many are filter feeders that filter algea from the water, while some are predacious and will eat other small aquatic organisims. Some Posion dart frogs eat a non fertile egg that the female lays in a an aboreal pool.
Do frogs eat their own tadpoles?
yes, tadpoles will eat other dead tadpoles if not fed, and sometimes if they are not fed they will nip at each others tails. hope i helped! :)
Do tadpoles eat fungi?
No this will kill them
Can tadpoles eat bloodworms?
Initially, tadpoles are only able to eat algae. Only later in their development can they eat 'meat' and are often, by then, ready to leave the water as small but fully functioning frogs.
Will wild tadpoles eat what pet tadpoles eat?
Algae and other plant matter.
If one thousand tadpoles hatched at the same time and into a small pond will all of the tadpoles survive?
No they won't most of them will eat each other if they have no food or if the larger tadpoles a hungry they will eat the smaller and weaker tadpoles. And some will die from mosquito larvae and adult mosquitoes and will be eaten by larger fish if they are in the wild.
What is frog larvae?
...um some kind of animal or fish XDi think..Answer.More commonly known as Tadpoles.
Why do your tadpoles swim around your tank?
because in the wild, alge grows on any surface so they always look for it, as that is what they eat.
Can you show me pictures of what wild or field mice eat?
They eat seeds & grains, along witth fruits, insects & small lizards. Some even eat frogs & tadpoles too. You can just do an internet search of 'wild mouse foods' or 'diets of wild mice'.
How do tadpoles depend on plants?
Tadpoles eat plants.
What do wild tadpoles eat?
It depends on the species. Many are filter feeders that filter algea from the water, while some are predacious and will eat other small aquatic organisims. Some Posion dart frogs eat a non fertile egg that the female lays in a an aboreal pool.
What do wild tadpoles eat that is quick and easy?
Tadpoles start out eating their own yolk sacks. Once that's exhausted they are completely vegetarian, eating algae, plants and other microscopic things in the water.
Are plants safe for tadpoles to eat?
Plants are safe for tadpoles to eat and are one of their favorite foods. Tadpoles also like to eat algae which can be found growing on plants.
Do tadpoles eat coral reef?
No! Tadpoles do not eat coral reef, they eat the decomposed organisms there, alongside with Algae.
What do baby northern leopard frogs eat?
Baby frogs are tadpoles. Tadpoles eat algae.
Can tadpoles eat sea monkey food?
yes tadpoles can eat sea monkey food
