/r/DartFrog

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A subreddit for those who love, own, breed "poison" dart frogs.

Come here to share your love of the little dendrobates, or perhaps epipedobates is more your style! Share comments, pictures, concerns, desires.

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Easiest and best way of doing vivarium maintenance and remodeling?

So here's the situation. I have a 18x18x24 vivarium with 3 tincs in it. I set it up several months ago, it was already an established vivarium, but I added some new clean up crew and plants. Then I added the frogs. All is going great. Buuuuut I got really into plants haha so now I have like a ton of plants. I've settled them in and got it all decently set up, but some are just sort of placed in there in an awkward way. I'm too afraid of disturbing the frogs so I only have the door open for like 30 seconds and I don't want the humidity to get out or something, I'm just nervous to bother them.

So after really studying and looking at stuff I want to move around some plants and branches, and add some bark and stuff.

So what is the best and easiest way to do that with the least amount of disturbance for the frogs. And is there any adhesive that is safe to put in it? Like I heard silicone is good, except the fumes are toxic for the frogs, so I don't want to use that. Is there anything that won't hurt the frogs? I believe I can attach everything I need with some fishing line or very thin wire, or else wedging things in really well. But I'm just asking if anyone has some ideas of a safe adhesive.

0 Comments
2024/03/13
05:30 UTC

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Frog Update🐸 - he’s thriving

4 Comments
2024/03/12
15:48 UTC

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help

is 48in ( length ) by 14in (width) by 17 ( height ) good enough for a dart frog? im very interested in getting some

20 Comments
2024/03/11
02:05 UTC

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Lighting

What lights do y’all recommend for frogs and plants? 18x18x24

3 Comments
2024/03/10
23:12 UTC

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Tinct housing

Hello! Right now im housing 1 azure tinct in a 20gallon tank. Im thinking of leaving the 20g tank for the 2 mourning geckos and making a 29 gallon tank with a small water feature. The footprint is like a 20 gallon long, just taller. Similar/inspired to Serpa designs water feature for the fishing spider after learning this species is typically found in. I originally wasnt going to do a water feature, but after reading about how this species is found in "forest islands" that feature more rocky terrain than the more typical jungle habitat I personally think of, and they are often found near small streams. I might add in one more blue tinct, if I can get a solid ID on my frogs gender. So far ive heard no noises from this dude, so im thinking they may be a female. Just wondering if a small water feature would be fine, considering the lower stocking of animals and expanded footprint.

I added the mourning geckos because house spiders were becoming a bit of a problem, and they came in faster than I could smush! Tropical living smh. They stopped being a problem after I added the geckos and cohabbing has been going well.

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMv-rwEp9Q8) design inspiration

4 Comments
2024/03/10
20:06 UTC

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Dart frog that will eat spring tails/isopods they’re whole life

I would like to get some dart frogs but i don’t think i can get wingless fruit flies near where I live. But I can get spring tails/isopods. So are there any dart frogs that will eat spring tails/isopod for they’re whole life?

19 Comments
2024/03/10
17:32 UTC

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Best terrarium available in the NL / EU?

What is the best terrarium available for Poison Dart Frogs? I would like something easy to setup, I have a lot of experience with tropical and marine aquaria, but none with terrariums.

At the start I’d just like to keep plants, but want to have the option to get a set of poison dart frogs.

Preferably not too big of a tank, but something that looks visually appealing, if possible with a stone-like or wood-like background.

Thank you!

12 Comments
2024/03/10
09:34 UTC

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Dart Frog Build - Tinctorius or Leucomelas?

Will tincs climb the spider wood in the middle? I’m hoping that whatever frog I get utilizes that space.

Any tips on improving the vivarium for functionality would also be appreciated. I feel like there isn’t enough foliage at the bottom for the frogs to hide behind. I’m also planning on adding a coconut hut in the back right corner.

7 Comments
2024/03/10
06:25 UTC

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Begonia Maculata/Polka Dot Begonia safe for tinctorious?

I've read it's toxic for animals, but doesn't show much on if that's just from ingestion only? Is this still dangerous for frogs even if it is only ingestion that's toxic? The frog wouldn't eat the plant right? Would it be toxic for isopods?

Is it safer to just avoid altogether

What are some of your favorite plants for darts? (other than bromeliads)

17 Comments
2024/03/10
05:34 UTC

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Can dart frogs swim?

I’ve never actually witnessed this or seen them in paludarium a so I just was curious if they’re actually aquatic

14 Comments
2024/03/10
00:20 UTC

9

Biggest/Strangest fear

What is your biggest/strangest fear with your frogs? For example im ALWAYS worried that im going to cut a limb off while pruning the plants in my tank! They have become so used to my hands that they hop around my plant shears curiously and im always worried ill knick one of them!

10 Comments
2024/03/09
20:58 UTC

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HELP! I saw an ant

I didn't just see one I saw three! I'm worried they are starting a colony. I don't know what to do other than dismantle and start over. Any ideas?

1 Comment
2024/03/09
01:26 UTC

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Help Cleaning Large Used Enclosure

Hey fellow frog lovers. I was looking to add some tincs to my family. I just got an amazing deal on a used exo terra 36x18x24 for them. It's in great shape, fairly clean, no background, but it needs a deep clean. Obviously it's hella heavy and it took two of us to even move it downstairs.

Is there a way to properly clean the entire thing without hauling it to a bathtub? Idk how I'd drain it/move it around enough to clean it with running water. TYIA!

Picture is of my current dart, Hoid 😁

6 Comments
2024/03/09
05:23 UTC

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Group Dart Frogs Question

Looking for a few answers on my next dart frogs. I have two tanks a 24x18x36(67Gallon) and an 36x18x18(50 Gallon). I have a trio of 2.1 Cobalts that I will be moving from an 18xcube into one of the two tanks (will be selling the 18xCube Frog&Co for space, Maybe...)

I am looking for opinions on "Group" dart frogs that are not too loud.
if there is some wrestling, they will be separated.
So far with the research I have done, the list that might work is:

D. Leucmelas - Will be too loud, but nice call.
D. Any Auratus - Has a quiet call
P. Terribilis - Might be too loud but not as the Leuc.
P. Bicolor - A bit more quiet than Terribilis
P. Vittatus - Might be too loud but not as the Leus.
R. Variabilis "Southern" - Has a quiet call
Epipedobates - Extremely Loud...

Which one of these would be best for a group in these tanks and how many? How loud are Terribilis\Bicolor?

Any information is appreciated

10 Comments
2024/03/08
17:30 UTC

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Ultrasonic foggers.

I have a MistKing but was curious about so many people saying foggers were bad for frogs so I did reach out to ExoTerra about their fogger.

I mentioned that online people were frequently saying foggers are dangerous. This was their reply...

Thank you for contacting us, and your interest in Exo Terra! The Exo Terra Fogger emits a high frequency vibration up to 2” (5cm) above the membrane when in use. This vibration can harm the terrarium’s inhabitants should they come in contact with it. As a safety precaution, the fogger should be installed and concealed in such a manner as to prevent the terrarium’s inhabitants from coming in contact with it (i.e. inside an Exo Terra Waterfall). This is the only precaution that is necessary to be mindful of, as fog itself does not cause harm to frogs. The use of a fogger helps raise the relative humidity in the terrarium, without making the surfaces wet where the frog walks on. Occasionally spraying the terrarium to help water the plants is important, however, using fog to raise the relative humidity is the method that replicates the frog’s natural environment the best. We hope this helps to clarify any questions or concerns you may have. Should you need any additional assistance or advice concerning our products, please don’t hesitate to contact us again. We appreciate your time, and your continued customer loyalty.

9 Comments
2024/03/08
04:53 UTC

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Feeder suggestions?

I just give fruit flies for now, but i want to give more variety!

Its for 1 female D. tinctorius azureus. She lives with 2 mourning geckos in a 20g tank. Still debating on introducing a male. Isopods, some house spiders im trying to get rid of (the mourning geckos helped a lot with that!) worms, and some small millipedes (hitchhikers) already live in her enclosure. So im sure she gets some variety. But more is better!

11 Comments
2024/03/08
01:41 UTC

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Guys I would like advice on humidifiers

Is there chlorine in the mist, so can I put tap water in here and then use it for frogs, is it safe? Will chlorine come out or will it stay in the humidifier. This is an electric humidifier that zaps the water into vapor so I think it would be okay, however I am not sure

39 Comments
2024/03/08
01:27 UTC

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My female Oyapocks reaction to me giving flour beetles for the first time

7 Comments
2024/03/06
19:56 UTC

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Ideas to reduce stress in a new tank?

Hello friends, I just moved my 2 bumblebees into they're much improved and larger tank. I've seen evidence that they've been exploring but its day 3 and they're still pretty skittish. I've turned off the plant light and I've thought about taping something on the doors. Any other ideas to help them feel safe/comfortable?

10 Comments
2024/03/06
18:07 UTC

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Misting system questions.

I have a Gargoyle Gecko, a Chamelon gecko and Mourning Geckos that I currently have a mistking set up for that goes off once a day in the evenings. I plan to get some dart frogs come summer. Can I have them all hooked up to the same system? How often and how long do you guys have your misting systems go off for your darts in a day?

I was thinking I could just have one nozzle in my geckos enclosures and use four in the dart frog enclosures (I have two 36x18x18 exo terras) so that my geckos don’t get too wet. I appreciate any opinions as I want to be prepared as much as possible and this is something I’ve been very unsure of. Thanks!

6 Comments
2024/03/06
17:08 UTC

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I Built A Poison Dart Frog Habitat (With Water Fall!)

Whatcha guys think?

3 Comments
2024/03/06
10:58 UTC

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