I got a bullfrog tadpole from a pet store about 6 wks ago. He grew legs but his tail is crooked. is this ok?

Question

I have him in a 15 gallon aquarium with 3 tiny catfish and some live plants. They all seem to be doing well but I am concerned about my tadpole's tail. It is not strait as it was when i first got him and it almost looks like it has a bump on one side of it ( i'm hoping its not a tumor or some kind of growth) His legs have grown significantly in the past 6 weeks, and I have read that some Bullfrogs are in the tadpole stage for up to 2 years so I don't know if this is just a normal part of tadpole metamophisis or if it is going to be something fatal.

Answer 1

I've seen this before and it has no effect on them since the tail goes away eventually. Since your tadpole has grown legs, you need to make sure it has a place to get out of the water since bullfrogs don't stay in the water 24/7. As for the tadpole stage taking up to 2 years, this is true, but since yours now has legs, the tadpole stage is pretty much over.

Answer 2

Metamorphosis between a tadpole and frog includes removal of tail. Don't worry about the tail, it will vanish in no time as it develops.