Basic Dart Frog requirements we stick to in our frog room.
Temperature (°F): They can tolerate a temperature range of 65 to 80 degrees but prefer temperatures in the low to mid 70s. Temperatures over 85° are dangerous.
Humidity: Most poison dart frogs prefer a humidity range of 70–100% but can tolerate humidity down to 50% for short periods of time if the frogs have access to water. Low humidity levels, especially without access to water, can quickly be fatal.
Feeding: Poison dart frogs prefer smaller foods.
Our adult D. tinctorius, D. Auratus, D. Leucomelas and P. Terribilis are fed Drosophila hydei fruit flies three times a week.
Our thumbnails and grow-outs are fed wingless Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies three times a week.
If keeping multiple size dart frogs and only wanting to culture one type of fruit flies, all frogs can be sustained on Drosophila melanogaster.
All feeders should be dusted with a vitamin/mineral supplement. At Frog Butts n More, we use Repashy Calcium Plus on all feedings except 1-2 times a month we use Repashy Vit-A.
All ages of poison dart frogs will snack on your clean up crew of springtails and isopods.
Tank size: This will varying depending on the age and species of your frog. Specific needs are outlined in the dart from descriptions. In general, we recommend 10 gallons of tank per frog or per frog pair depending on frog species. Bigger, well designed tanks that are devoid of empty space, though, is best.
PSA: For safety, health, and to avoid the possibility of cross breeding, we do not house different species/morphs of dart frogs together... EVER! We ask that you please avoid mixing species/morphs, as together, we keep our hobby alive and healthy.