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Welcome to the Frogfather blog — your UK guide to dart frog care, mossy frog setups, bioactive vivariums, and rare isopods. Discover expert tips, breeding advice, and naturalistic enclosure inspiration for exotic amphibian keepers.
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🪱 Nematode Worms in Your Vivarium: Harmless Helpers or Hidden Problem?

Found tiny white worms wriggling on your vivarium glass? 🪱
Don’t panic — they’re not parasites! Most are harmless nematodes, part of the soil life that keeps your bioactive setup alive and cycling.

In today’s new post, we break down what nematodes are, how they get into your tank, whether they can harm frogs, eggs, or plants — and how to keep their numbers balanced naturally.

🐸 Read the full guide now on Frogfather.co.uk

#bioactivevivarium #dartfrogvivarium #frogfather #vivariumtips #terrariumcare #nematodes #microfauna #frogkeepersuk #terrariumlife #vivariumecosystem #isopodsandspringtails #frogcare #dartfrogsuk #bioactivebuild #tropicalvivarium #vivariumproblems #vivariumsetup #terrariumcommunity #vivariumworms

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Side-by-side jars of fruit fly cultures showing one mouldy culture and one clean, healthy culture after using methylparaben.

🧫 How to Stop Mould in Fruit Fly Cultures: A Keeper’s Guide to Clean, Long-Lasting Media

🍌 Ever had your homemade fruit fly cultures go fuzzy and mouldy after just a few days?

You’re not alone — it’s one of the most common problems keepers face. But here’s the fix 👇

Most mould blooms happen because the mix is too wet, too warm, or missing a mould inhibitor.

A tiny pinch of food-grade methylparaben stops mould before it starts — and it’s completely safe for flies, frogs, and reptiles.

Or if you’d rather skip the guesswork, our Anti-Mould Fruit Fly Media comes ready-mixed and balanced for long-lasting cultures.

🧫 Learn exactly why cultures go mouldy and how to fix them — full guide now live on Frogfather.co.uk 🐸

#fruitflyculture #dartfrogfeeders #bioactivevivarium #frogfather #vivariumcare #fruitflymedia #methylparaben #microfauna #terrariumlife #frogkeepersuk #bioactivebuild #feeders #tropicalvivarium #dartfrogvivarium #fruitflybreeding #frogcare #vivariumtips #frogfeedingtime #reptilefeeders #fruitflyproblems

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🌫️ Why Does My Vivarium Glass Fog Up (and How to Fix It Naturally)

Foggy glass? 🌫️ Don’t panic — it’s part of the cycle!
Learn how to balance humidity naturally and keep your vivarium clear (without drying out your frogs).
🐸 Read the full guide now on Frogfather.co.uk
#dartfrogvivarium #bioactivevivarium #frogfather #vivariumcare #terrariumtips #humidity #microfauna

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Small yellow mushrooms growing naturally on wood and moss inside a tropical bioactive vivarium.

🍄 Are Mushrooms Bad for My Vivarium or Frogs? The Truth About Fungi in Bioactive Setups

Mushrooms popping up in your vivarium? 🍄 Don’t panic — they’re not bad for frogs or plants!
In fact, mushrooms mean your bioactive setup is working perfectly.
Learn why they appear, what they mean, and when (if ever) you should remove them.
🌿 Read the full guide now at Frogfather.co.uk
#bioactivevivarium #dartfrogvivarium #terrariumcare #frogfather #microfauna #vivariumfungi #mushrooms #frogkeepersuk

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🌧️ How to Stop Mould in a Bioactive Vivarium (Without Killing the Balance)

White fuzz on your wood or moss? 😬
It’s not the end of your vivarium — it’s just mould, and we’ve all been there.
In today’s post, I show how to control it naturally, boost your clean-up crew, and keep your tank healthy without breaking the bioactive balance.
🐸 Tap the link in bio to read more!
#bioactivevivarium #dartfrogvivarium #terrariumcare #frogfather #microfauna #springtails #isopods #vivariumtips #frogkeepersuk

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Hands rinsing tropical terrarium plant roots before adding to a bioactive vivarium

🌿 Why You Should Quarantine Plants Before Adding Them to a Vivarium

Before adding any new plants to your vivarium, give them a mini quarantine. 🌱
It’s the easiest way to stop snails, slugs, and mites from sneaking into your setup — and your frogs will thank you later!
Learn how to clean, soak, and prepare plants safely (without chemicals) in today’s new post at Frogfather.co.uk 🐸
#dartfrogvivarium #bioactive #terrariumplants #vivariumsetup #frogfather #snailsinvivarium #terrariumcare #bioactivelife #frogkeepersuk

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How to Maintain Optimal Humidity Levels in Your Dart Frog Vivarium

Why Humidity Matters for Dart Frogs If there’s one thing dart frogs need to stay healthy and vibrant, it’s humidity.

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