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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.
3D printed vivarium

Designing the Perfect Isopod Display: How 3D Printing Lets You Control Every Variable

🪲 Isopod keeping just levelled up! Our 3D-printed vivariums are built for perfect airflow, humidity and style — no condensation, no guesswork. Choose from compact 6″ cubes, tall 6×6×9″ builds, or full-size 25×18×30 cm displays. Designed and printed in the UK.
#isopods #vivariumdesign #3Dprintedvivarium #frogfather #bioactive #terrariumlife #ukreptiles #invertebrates #dartfrogsetup #frogfatheruk

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Isopod colony on moist cork bark showing natural feeding and breeding behaviour

How to Feed Isopods for Faster Growth and Reproduction (Complete Guide)

Are your isopods just… surviving instead of thriving?
We’ve been breeding isopods for years and trust us — the secret to explosive colony growth isn’t just leaf litter. It’s the right diet, calcium for moulting, and moisture stability (especially for the tiny mancae).

We’ve spent years testing mixes with our own frogs, lizards and isopods — and finally created a lab-produced, human-grade blend that gives dwarf whites everything they need to breed like crazy.

If you’re struggling with slow reproduction, stalled cultures or random die-offs — this article is for you.
👉 Full guide now live on the site.
👉 Link in bio — look for “Ultimate Isopod Feeding & Breeding Guide

#isopods #isopodcare #bioactivevivarium #bioactiveenclosure #dwarfwhiteisopods #isopodbreeding #isopodcolony #springtails #microfauna #dartfrogsuk #frogfather #terrariumlife #vivariumsetup #isopodkeeper #isopodfeeding #leaflitter #isopodsofinstagram #reptilesuppliesuk #amphibiankeeping #ukreptiles #ukdartfrogs

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Frogfather Microfauna Foods and Supplements product range including Springtail Supermix, Dwarf White Boost, Fruit Fly Feast, All-in-1 Vitamin and Mineral Dust, and Breeder Boost Egg-Laying Formula

The Secret to Thriving Bioactive Setups: How We Created the UK’s First Human-Grade Microfauna Nutrition Range

Introducing Frogfather Microfauna Foods & Supplements 🐸🧬
After years of testing in our own frog room, we’ve finally done it – a complete range of human-grade, lab-formulated diets for springtails, isopods, fruit flies and dart frogs.
No more guessing ratios. No more culture crashes. Just consistent growth, healthier frogs and stress-free feeding.

🌱 Springtail Supermix – explosive culture growth
🌀 Dwarf White Boost – protein-rich isopod diet
🍌 Fruit Fly Feast – long-lasting, mite-resistant media
✨ All-In-1 Dust – vitamins, minerals + carotenoids in one
🥚 Breeder Boost – promotes egg production & tadpole survival

👉 Read the full story, see the range & learn how to use them here:
frogfather.co.uk/microfauna-foods-supplements
#dartfrogs #bioactive #springtails #isopods #frogkeeping #frogfather

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Tiny white nematode worms on vivarium glass with moss and soil visible behind

🪱 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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Condensation droplets covering vivarium glass with tropical plants visible behind the fog.

🌫️ 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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3D printed vivarium

Designing the Perfect Isopod Display: How 3D Printing Lets You Control Every Variable

🪲 Isopod keeping just levelled up! Our 3D-printed vivariums are built for perfect airflow, humidity and style — no condensation, no guesswork. Choose from compact 6″ cubes, tall 6×6×9″ builds, or full-size 25×18×30 cm displays. Designed and printed in the UK.
#isopods #vivariumdesign #3Dprintedvivarium #frogfather #bioactive #terrariumlife #ukreptiles #invertebrates #dartfrogsetup #frogfatheruk

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