poison dart frogs
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As Kearth suggested, there are many species of "Poison Dart Frogs" and each has their own specific details... a fair comparison would be to say that there are many species of Cichlids...
Just like some species of Cichlids get larger than others, some species of Dart Frogs get larger than others...
Just like some species of Cichlids get more aggressive than others, some species of Dart Frogs get more aggressive than others...
Just like some species of Cichlids do better in groups than others, some species of Dart Frogs do better in groups than others...
Just like some spcies of Cichlids can be mixed while other species cannot (safely), some species of Dart Frogs can be mixed while other species cannot (safely)...
And lastly Hybridization is generally frowned upon in the Frog Hobby just like it is generally frowned upon in the fish hobby... although we must admit there is a level of acceptance in the fish hobby that does not exist in the frog hobby...
Also, like Kearth said, you should do a fair bit of research on these guys before investing in them. There are plenty of websites out there containing extensive information as well as many suppliers offering a very wide variety. Dendroboard.com is a good place (forum) to start...
Just like some species of Cichlids get larger than others, some species of Dart Frogs get larger than others...
Just like some species of Cichlids get more aggressive than others, some species of Dart Frogs get more aggressive than others...
Just like some species of Cichlids do better in groups than others, some species of Dart Frogs do better in groups than others...
Just like some spcies of Cichlids can be mixed while other species cannot (safely), some species of Dart Frogs can be mixed while other species cannot (safely)...
And lastly Hybridization is generally frowned upon in the Frog Hobby just like it is generally frowned upon in the fish hobby... although we must admit there is a level of acceptance in the fish hobby that does not exist in the frog hobby...
Also, like Kearth said, you should do a fair bit of research on these guys before investing in them. There are plenty of websites out there containing extensive information as well as many suppliers offering a very wide variety. Dendroboard.com is a good place (forum) to start...
I have a few books on dart frog keeping,had them for a few years actually but never took the plunge.What would you suggest as a good species for a starter?
Good starters are most of the tinctorius morphs. Bold, out going, larger. The onyl problem with them is adult females do no get along. So you would have to watch for agression issues as they mature.
Some people have said if they are raised togther they are fine though.
Leucomelas are also an awesome beginner frog. Very bold, nice audible call and they do well in groups. My avatar is a luec.
Some people have said if they are raised togther they are fine though.
Leucomelas are also an awesome beginner frog. Very bold, nice audible call and they do well in groups. My avatar is a luec.
Check out... http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/care-sheets/
Tons of info on there.
Kinda full circle, because I found out about this forum from Dendroboard.
Tincs, leucomelas (the yellow and black ones in the OP's pictures), E. tricolor and auratus are all starter frogs imo.
Althought, auratus in my experience tend to be shy in the beginning.
There are also thumbnails, which are smaller, like Ranitomeya lamasi, vents.
I personally love the small guys...
Keeping dart frogs, imo, isn't hard...
If you do research as you would if you were to purchase a new fish, then you got the basics covered. The rest is just a learning curve as with all things.
It is keeping cultures of fruit flies week after week that is the most difficult for me.
Mine inevitably crash for some reason, and I have to overnight cultures to feed my frogs, which can get kinda pricey.
You could also check out the reptile shows in Hamburg, Havre de Grace in Maryland, and Whiteplains shows... there are usually a few dart frog vendors that can help you out in selecting a species to start with.
Hope this helps..
Tons of info on there.
Kinda full circle, because I found out about this forum from Dendroboard.
Tincs, leucomelas (the yellow and black ones in the OP's pictures), E. tricolor and auratus are all starter frogs imo.
Althought, auratus in my experience tend to be shy in the beginning.
There are also thumbnails, which are smaller, like Ranitomeya lamasi, vents.
I personally love the small guys...
Keeping dart frogs, imo, isn't hard...
If you do research as you would if you were to purchase a new fish, then you got the basics covered. The rest is just a learning curve as with all things.
It is keeping cultures of fruit flies week after week that is the most difficult for me.
Mine inevitably crash for some reason, and I have to overnight cultures to feed my frogs, which can get kinda pricey.
You could also check out the reptile shows in Hamburg, Havre de Grace in Maryland, and Whiteplains shows... there are usually a few dart frog vendors that can help you out in selecting a species to start with.
Hope this helps..
a guy from a huge fish and reptile warehouse like shop said i can keep the two tincs in the above pick together in a large 30-40 gallon vivarium they also sell alot of dart frogs but i would only keep about four two of each but i have no intention of breeding them so wat do i do about that i also forgot to mention i want to get juvis and how big do those two species get?
Now thats some great idea, take for granted the opinion of some pet shop clerk and ignore Kearth´s. He would agree on anything wich outcome is more bucks comming in, he may sell alot of animals but that doesant mean he knows what he is talking about. And by that comentary he obviously doesant! By starters in my experience a 30 gallon should be ok for a pair of either but will hardy sustain 4 animals. And dart frogs unlike many other frogs are territorial, they will compete for hidding places, food sources and mating partners, the outcome of wich can be the weakning and eventual death of the subordinate animals. So no more then one pair of one species in that tank. Oh and I hope you are dedicated! Extremely dedicated! I dont have dart frogs because of that (but I helped numerous people set up their planted dart frog vivariums!). This guys need food EVERY DAY and lots of it! You will need a constant non fail supply of fruit flies, colenbola and other tiny foods for them to be healty. What about vacations? This guys dont take starving or unclean situations well, you will need a frog sitter.
Dendroboard is a great great great source of information, and i would suggest ghosting and reading there for at least 1-2 months before even joining and asking a single question.
Hybrids are very frowned upon, and I would never bring it up there if you value any future assistance.
PDFs are very time intensive pets, think like a salt water tank. Between the fruit fly cultures, misting, keeping the viv clean, checking for parasites, tadpoles,...........etc...........
I will admit they are very cool, but my geckos and beardie keep me occupied enough as is...
Hybrids are very frowned upon, and I would never bring it up there if you value any future assistance.
PDFs are very time intensive pets, think like a salt water tank. Between the fruit fly cultures, misting, keeping the viv clean, checking for parasites, tadpoles,...........etc...........
I will admit they are very cool, but my geckos and beardie keep me occupied enough as is...
