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.

ost popular dart frogs of 2025 in the UK in a planted bioactive vivarium

The Most Popular Dart Frogs of 2025 (Based on Real UK Sales)

Let’s cut through the noise. This isn’t a “top 10”

Celebrating a successful Animal Activities Licence inspection at Frogfather with a dart frog in a biosecure vivarium

Awarded the Highest Standard: Our Animal Activities Licence Inspection Explained

Just before Christmas, we had our most recent Animal Activities

Walking through a tropical rainforest in Thailand during a guided field walk

Walking Through a Tropical Rainforest | Field Notes from Thailand

A moment from a rainforest walk in Thailand 🌿

Wild moss being cleaned and quarantined to safely use in isopod enclosures

How to Collect & Decontaminate Moss and Lichen for Isopods (UK Method)

UK mosses and lichens look absolutely unreal in an isopod

Red-eyed tree frog illustrating common frog keeping mistakes in a UK care guide

Common Frog Keeping Mistakes That Cost Keepers the Most (UK Guide)

Most frog keeping mistakes don’t look like mistakes at first.

Vietnamese mossy frog used to illustrate a UK guide on how easy frogs are to keep

Are Frogs Easy to Keep? A Realistic UK Guide for First-Time Keepers

Frogs aren’t difficult — but they are unforgiving of shortcuts.

Dendrobates truncatus – Truncated Dart Frog for Sale UK

Bold stripes, bold personality — Dendrobates truncatus stands out with its striking yellow bands and fearless attitude. 🐸

Active and visible, this Colombian dart frog loves exploring and calling in a naturalistic vivarium setup
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Hyloxalus azureiventris – Sky-Blue Poison Dart Frog for Sale UK

Cool, calm, and sky-blue — Hyloxalus azureiventris is a Peruvian gem! 💙

These elegant streamside dart frogs are as rare as they are beautiful — a must for serious collectors who want something truly different.
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