Frogfather Advice and News

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.

Where Most People Go Wrong When Buying Frogs in the UK (And How to Avoid It)

Would you buy a frog before the setup was stable?

Hyper-realistic frog image warning about irresponsible frog sellers in the UK

Where NOT to Buy Frogs in the UK: Red Flags, Risks, and Common Scams

Buying frogs responsibly isn’t about finding the cheapest listing or

Fruit fly culture drying out in winter near central heating

Fruit Fly Cultures Crashing? How to Keep Drosophila Cultures Alive Through UK Winter

Every winter, the same messages start rolling in: “My cultures

Bioactive vivariums showing how frogs are responsibly kept in the UK

Frogs for Sale in the UK: How to Buy Responsibly (and What to Avoid)

“Frogs for sale” doesn’t mean “ready for any home”.

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Indoor frog room with stacked bioactive vivariums housing tropical plants and dart frog habitats

Do Frogs Make Good Pets? A Realistic UK Beginner’s Guide (Including Dart Frogs)

People often ask if poison dart frogs make good pets.

Illustration of dart frogs and a conference-style banner promoting the 2026 UK amphibian and dart frog events guide

🐸 2026 UK Amphibian & Dart Frog Events – Shows, Conferences & Community Meetups

Dart frogs and other amphibians are still a bit of

Close-up of vivid tropical moss growing on wood inside a bioactive vivarium, promoting Paint-On Tropical Moss Starter from Frogfather UK.

Moss Magic: The Science and Secrets Behind Lush Vivarium Moss Growth (and Why Paint-On Tropical Moss Changes Everything)

Ever tried to keep moss alive in a vivarium, only to end up with a crispy patch of green sadness? 🥲
This is the fix — and it starts with Paint-On Tropical Moss Starter.

🌿 Learn the science behind real moss growth
🌧️ Balance humidity, airflow & light
🪴 Grow moss exactly where you want it — just paint it on

Full guide up now on Frogfather.co.uk 👇
🛒 Shop the look: Paint-On Moss • Bioactive Leaf Mix • Cleanup Crew Kit

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