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Frogfather Advice and News

Frogfather is led by an experienced UK-based amphibian keeper, breeder, and vivarium designer with a proven track record in ethical dart frog care, mossy frog breeding, and rare isopod husbandry. Specialising in bioactive enclosures and DEFRA-compliant animal shipping, Frogfather shares expert guidance to help keepers create healthy, naturalistic habitats.
Red-eyed tree frog with bright green body and orange toes resting on a leaf

Red-Eyed Tree Frog Care Sheet (Agalychnis callidryas)

Red-eyed tree frogs are one of the most iconic frogs

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White’s tree frog perched on a branch in a tall planted vivarium

White’s Tree Frog Care Sheet (Litoria caerulea)

White’s tree frogs, also called dumpy tree frogs or Australian

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Pacman horned frog sitting half buried in damp soil in a naturalistic terrarium

Pacman / Horned Frog Care Sheet (Ceratophrys spp.)

Pacman frogs (also called horned frogs or Argentine horned frogs)

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Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia Blue-Foot’ dart frog with yellow body and vivid blue legs on LEAVES Frogfather.co.uk

Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia Blue-Foot’: The Blue-Footed Beauty Explained

Meet the Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia Blue-Foot’ The Dendrobates tinctorius ‘Lucemalia

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Ranitomeya fantastica dart frog with orange head and blue legs on moss in dark jungle vivarium

Ranitomeya fantastica Dart Frog for Sale UK

Vivid orange, metallic blue, and utterly fantastic! 🌿🐸
Meet

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Ameerega bassleri dart frog with red dorsal stripe and blue speckled limbs on moss in a dark jungle vivarium — Species Profile banner

Ameerega bassleri Dart Frog for Sale UK

The fiery red and blue beauty — Ameerega bassleri! Larger,

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Sunday Update from Frogfather HQ

It’s been a busy but exciting week here at Frogfather HQ, with plenty happening across our frog room, workshop, and

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UK winter dart frog vivarium infographic: insulation, heating methods, humidity tips, and placement advic

Setting Up a Dart Frog Vivarium in a Cold UK House

Welcome to the UK: land of damp socks, draughty windows, and radiators that somehow make the air colder. If you’re

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UK dart frog vivarium lighting infographic: LED vs UVB, photoperiods, placement, and plant needs.

Best Vivarium Lighting for Dart Frogs in the UK

Lighting in dart frog vivariums is one of those subjects that confuses new UK keepers—and to be fair, the internet

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Infographic for UK keepers explaining springtails and isopods: species, care, and bioactive role in vivariums

Isopods & Springtails: The Clean-Up Crew for Bioactive Vivariums

Focus Keyword: bioactive clean up crew UK Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes Why Microfauna Matter in Dart Frog Setups Bioactive

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Fruit fly culture infographic for UK dart frog keepers: melanogaster vs hydei, media setup, mould tips, and feeding advice

Fruit Fly Cultures 101: Keeping Your UK Dart Frogs Fed

Let’s be honest: if you’re keeping dart frogs in the UK, you’re basically running a tiny fly farm. Whether you

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Golden dart frog beside clutch of eggs in a UK vivarium

Breeding Poison Dart Frogs in the UK: From Eggs to Froglets

So you’ve nailed your dart frog husbandry, your frogs are eating well, calling daily, and now you’re thinking: what’s next?

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Large 120x60cm bioactive vivarium with new ventilation system, airlock feeding system, and custom background by The Frogfather

This Week at The Frogfather: Big Builds & Exciting Progress

It’s been a busy and creative week here at The Frogfather HQ, and we’ve got some really exciting updates to

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UK dart frog vivarium with cork, foam and moss backgrounds

Vivarium Backgrounds: Cork, Foam & Living Walls Compared

If you’re staring at the back of your empty viv wondering what to do with it – welcome. Whether you’re

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Closeup of bioactive substrate layers in a UK dart frog vivarium

Building a Bioactive Substrate Layer (UK Step-by-Step Guide)

If you’re serious about dart frogs, you’ll need to get your bioactive substrate sorted. It’s not just dirt. It’s the

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Golden Phyllobates terribilis frog in a UK tropical terrarium

Phyllobates terribilis in UK Captivity

If you’ve ever stared into the neon glare of a Phyllobates terribilis, you’ll know they’re not your average dart frog.

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