Table 1.
Water-quality parameters for Xenopus tropicalis
| Age | Water temperature (°C) | pH | Conductivity (µS) | Tank density |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadpole/froglet | 27 (25–27.5) | 7.0 (6.8–7.2) | 1000 (900–1100) | 2–4 per 1 L |
| Juvenile | 26 (25–27) | 7.0 (6.8–7.2) | 1200 (1000–1300) | 1 per 1–2 L |
| Adult | 25 (24–26) | 7.0 (6.8–7.2) | 1200 (1000–1300) | 1 per 1 L |
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The water quality parameters and animal stacking density necessary for optimal growth vary, dependent on the life history stage of the animal (Hilken et al. 1995; Green 2009). These parameters are listed in the table above. The optimal conditions, as well as the allowable tolerance range, are given in parentheses.
