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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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Why Do My Dart Frogs Hide All the Time? (And How to See Them More Often)

🐸 Ever feel like your frogs have vanished into thin air?

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If your dart frogs spend all day hiding, you’re not alone. In the wild they live under rainforest canopies, weaving through leaf litter and bromeliads – not basking in bright light.

The fix? 🌿 More planting, natural hides, soft lighting, and the right temps (22–26°C is the sweet spot). Give them security, and you’ll see them hopping around much more often.

👉 Full guide now live on Frogfather.co.uk – link in bio.

#dartfrogs #poisonfrogs #frogsofinstagram #vivariumlife #bioactivevivarium #froghusbandry #frogcare #vivariumplants #frogkeepers #dartfroguk #rainforestvibes #frogfather

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Dark jungle graphic with bold white text: How Much to Feed Dart Frogs – UK Guide

How Much to Feed a Dart Frog (UK Guide)

New to dart frogs? 🐸 Wondering how much and how often to feed them?
Too little = stress and weight loss.
Too much = fruit fly chaos.
We’ve put together the UK keeper’s guide to proper feeding, dusting, species differences, and even UVB use.
#dartfrogs #frogfeeding #vivariumlife #amphibians #froglife #dartfrogcare #ukfrogs #bioactivevivarium

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Dart Frog Eggs Not Developing? Why Your Clutches Keep Failing and What to Do

Another clutch… another flop? 😩
If your dart frog eggs keep rotting, collapsing or just sitting there doing nothing — it’s not just bad luck.
UK keepers face unique humidity swings and microfauna problems. Here’s what’s actually going wrong. 🐸🧪
#dartfrogs #frogkeeperuk #frogbreeding #amphibianbreeder #frogspawn #vivariumlife #poisonfrogs #ukfrogs #dartfrogcare

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Best Fruit Fly Media Mix DIY for Dart Frogs & Vivariums

Stop wasting money on premade cultures – make your own with this proven recipe!

Rolled oats, mashed potato flakes, sugar, bee pollen, yeast, cinnamon & methylparaben = endless flightless fruit flies for your dart frogs 🙌

Tip: let the mix rise 12–20 hrs so the yeast activates, then add excelsior & 50 flies to start. Keep at 20–22°C for the perfect supply.
https://frogfather.co.uk/best-fruit-fly-media-mix-diy-for-dart-frogs-vivariums/
👉 Save this post & check out our culture lids + enclosures at Frogfather.co.uk

#dartfrogs #fruitflyculture #vivariumlife #frogsuk #bioactive

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Lush jungle-style vivarium with bold white text: Replicating Microclimates In Your Vivarium

Beyond the Vitrine: How to Replicate Microclimates Inside a UK Dart Frog Vivarium

Your vivarium isn’t one box — it’s a whole jungle squeezed into glass. Want to level up your dart frog setup? Start building microclimates: damp retreats, warm basking zones, cooler hideaways. We show you how 🐸🌡️💧

#dartfrogs #vivariumdesign #microclimate #bioactiveuk #dartfrogvivarium #frogkeepersofinstagram #vivariumlife #ukfrogs #frogtanksetup #bioactivezone #ukfrogkeeper #reptileroomgoals #humidhabitat #frogroomdesign

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Dark rainforest background with bold white text: My First Frog Room – What I Got Right, What I Buggered Up

My First Frog Room – What I Got Right, What I Buggered Up

New frog room? Dreamy. Until the walls mould, the heat dips, and your ‘cohab-friendly’ froglets go rogue. Here’s what I got right — and what properly bit me in the arse. 🤦‍♂️🐸🔌
#frogroom #dartfrogsUK #vivariumsetup #frogtank #bioactive #misting #froghobbyist #amphibiansofinstagram #ukreptiles #frogkeeperfail #vivariumhumidity #reptileroom #frogblog

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Dark jungle graphic with bold white text: How Much to Feed Dart Frogs – UK Guide

How Much to Feed a Dart Frog (UK Guide)

New to dart frogs? 🐸 Wondering how much and how often to feed them?
Too little = stress and weight loss.
Too much = fruit fly chaos.
We’ve put together the UK keeper’s guide to proper feeding, dusting, species differences, and even UVB use.
#dartfrogs #frogfeeding #vivariumlife #amphibians #froglife #dartfrogcare #ukfrogs #bioactivevivarium

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