We’ve been a pet-free household ever since we learned that my son was highly allergic to cats. While I haven’t missed the day to day maintenance of pet ownership, I’ve missed having, well, pets. When Wild Creations offered two African Dwarf Frogs for me to check out and review in an EcoAquarium, I was like FROGS IN THE MAIL? YES PLEASE.
Actually, first I spend a long time on the Wild Creations website learning about African Dwarf Frog care and how the EcoAquarium works. Ever since I killed like 30 fish in college, I’ve been really hesitant to own anything aquarium-related.
Turns out the frogs require very little maintenance. Feeding twice a week, changing water every couple of months, and no filter necessary thanks to a unique type of gravel and a living plant? Sign me up.
I kind of expected the frogs to be dead when the package arrived. But they were totally healthy and alive and surprisingly energetic. (You need to make sure you’ll be home when the package comes, and you need to have at least a gallon of room temp spring water on hand.)
I got the frogs for my son, but he didn’t dig them. (He’s four.) So now they’re my desk pets. I love them. They’re super cute, very active, and have even learned to go to the surface of the water when I tap the tank to feed them. They’re so cute! These aquariums are perfect for a kid’s pet, a classroom or for an office. I wish I’d had them all the years I worked in dull, lifeless cubicles.
The frogs and their habitat are also very affordable. The jewel starter kit is about $40. I’d actually recommend this over the $30 Classic Kit that I have, because it’s slightly bigger. My frogs seem somewhat cramped and I’m thinking about buying a jewel tank to upgrade their digs.
I’m telling you these guys offer me so much entertainment. Between floating in weird yoga poses, hugging each other and digging around in the gravel, they’re super funny to watch. This is perfect pet if you’re super lazy like I am.
You can learn more on their YouTube.com channel.
Discount Alert
Use code “BLOGGER” (case sensitive) to get $10 off the Jewel Starter Kit until July 31st. That makes it only $29.99. I checked my local pet shop and couldn’t find a kit anywhere near this price.
Free Stuff Alert
Want to win some frogs? (I know, right?) To win the Classic Ecoquarium Starter Kit that I own, you must:
- Visit WildCreations.com and comment with something you learned about their company or products.
For extra, optional entries you can do any or all of the following. But leave a separate comment for each:
- Tell us what your favorite type of family pet is.
- Become a fan of Wild Creations on Facebook.
- Subscribe to their Frog Blog.
A total of four entries are possible. One winner will be selected from eligible comments via Random.org. Open to U.S. residents only. Contest is open until May 17, 2010 at 12 p.m. Eastern. Prize fulfillment will be handled by the Wild Creations team. Winners must respond to notification emails within 48 hours or the prize will be re-drawn.
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I’m going to assume that since this wasn’t posted until today, that closing date is a mistake. :-)
I learned that the company: Commits [them]selves to policies, products, and actions that minimize environmental harm and maximize environmental benefit.
Our favorite type of pet is anything without fur. We’re allergic to everything around here.
I subscribed to their rss feed.
Wild Creation’s unique EcoAquariums provide all the benefits of a large aquarium environment in a small, easy to maintain aquarium
Cats are my favorite-we have two-and a Golden Retreiver
fan of wild creations on FB
Wild Creations employs about 30 people and is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, SC.
My favorite family pet is our guinea pig, Sammy.
Facebook fan of Wild Creations/Debbie Welchert
I subscribe to Wild Creations Frog Blog.
K, I’ve never wanted anything that lived in a cage or an aquarium, but dammit if you haven’t made me think about getting frogs.
Now I wanna win an aquarium with two fish and I’d add a snail, cause really? who doesn’t want a snail. (btw, that’s what I learned on their site.)
I learned a lot to be honest. I learn about snails, I didnt know that snails could live as long as they can and that they were both male and female.
I also learned about the living gravel.How it works as a natural filtration system for the water, constantly filtering,cleaning and conditioning the water.
That is only two things that I learned!
I dont really have a favorite type of pet. I am a animal lover. I have had dogs, cats, mice, hamsters, sugar gliders, and the list can go on. Not one certain one is my favorite over the other.
I am a fan of Wild Creations on Facebook.
I also Subscribe to their Frog Blog.
They hire people with disabilities…very cool.
Our favorite pet around here is definitely DOGS!
I learned they do traveling Wild Creations shows on the East Coast.
six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com
We are a dog household here!
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Wild Creations FB fan Jenna Marie-Wood six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I learned that the frog will live long past my sons’ interest ;)
I “Liked” them on FB. (Cate Nelson there)
My little tiny baby lapdog rottweiler is my favorite family pet. He’s my boys’ “Good Dog Carl” ;)
they have a new product Mega Bubbles that looks cool, coming soon
I learned that the average lifespan is 2-3 years, but they can live upwards of 5-6 years.
I’m a fan of Wild Creations on Facebook
I can’t pick a favorite pet. I have cats, a bird and a turtle. I’ve had ferrets, dogs, fish, hermit crabs, guinea pigs and hamsters. I love them all!
I learned about the living gravel! I didn’t know that they act as natural filters for the water and living environment for the frogs and aquatic life!
My favorite type of family pet is a dog! We have a cute maltese mixed with poodle!
i am a fan of wild creations on facebook
i subscribed to their frog blog as well!
I learned that you can sell these to make money for your school or organization.
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Our favorite family pets are our cats. :)
nhmummab@comcast.net
i think it’s cool that the frogs will never outgrow their tank.
I’m a sucker for dogs…. even though they’re hairy and smelly.
WC FB fan
frog blog subscriber
I learned that Wild Creations carries all sorts of science toys!
My favorite type of family pet are dogs
I like wild creations on FB
I learned that these dwarf frogs can live for 3-5 years as long as you care for them properly.
Fan of Wild Creations on FB.
Kelly C.
Favorite pet is cats.
Subscribe to Frog Blog.
kibbles0905@yahoo.com
Wow! Finally a suitable pet for me! I love dogs, but the care and maintenance needed is just too time consuming. As if I don’t have enough to keep myself busy as is.
Davi
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