Rana catesbeiana
Size: to 6"
Habitat: prefers larger bodies of water
Notes: This big frog will eat almost anything that moves. They have been known to catch and eat birds.
Green frog (right) is similar but smaller. Neither of these frogs is likely to stray too far from water.
I prefer natural-looking decor in an aquarium. That pretty much rules out fluorescent plastic skulls and little air-powered pirate ships. There are a large number of items that are available to furnish an aquarium, and many of them are even free.
Gravel is available in almost any color you want. All fish have at least some control over their color, and will usually try to match their surroundings. Therefore, I go for darker colored gravels that make the fish's colors more intense. The same goes for the aquarium background - black paper works nicely. Artificially colored gravels are OK, but when they split open the true color inside shows through, giving a salt and pepper effect that you may or may not like. You should have enough gravel to cover the entire bottom of the tank to a depth of at least one inch.
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