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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.
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

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Selection of exotic invertebrates displayed at a UK invert show, including spiders, roaches and beetles.

🕸 2026 UK Invert Shows – Full Calendar, Links & Visitor Guide 🕸

🐞🐜🦋🦗🪳🐛🪲🐌🕷🦂 If you keep tarantulas, isopods, roaches, mantids, beetles, ants

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Amazon milk frog with blue-grey and brown bands perched on a thick branch

Amazon Milk Frog Care Sheet (Trachycephalus resinifictrix)

Amazon milk frogs are large, striking tree frogs with blue-grey

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Blue dart frog sitting on moss next to Frogfather All-In-1 Vitamin & Mineral Dust supplement pot, promoting simple and balanced dart frog nutrition.

The Ultimate Guide to Dart Frog Supplements: Why We Created the Frogfather All-In-1 Vitamin & Mineral Dust

If you’ve kept dart frogs for any length of time,

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Bright orange tomato frog sitting on damp leaf litter in a forest-style terrarium

Tomato Frog Care Sheet (Dyscophus spp.)

Tomato frogs are chunky, ground-dwelling frogs from Madagascar, named for

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Oophaga pumilio ‘Blue Jeans’ dart frog with red body and blue back legs on moss

Dart Frog Care Sheet (Pet Poison Dart Frogs)

Dart frogs are small, brilliantly coloured frogs from Central and

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Close-up of white springtails and grey isopods on dark vivarium soil beneath a decomposing wood branch

Microfauna Deep Dive: Springtails, Isopods & Beyond in Dart Frog Vivariums

Microfauna are the unsung heroes of every successful bioactive dart frog setup. These tiny invertebrates clean waste, break down organic

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A gloved hand gently planting a small tropical plant into rich, dark substrate inside a bioactive vivarium

Substrate Microbiome: Harnessing Beneficial Microbes in Bioactive Vivariums for Dart Frogs

A healthy substrate isn’t just dirt — it’s alive. A thriving microbiome is the engine of every successful bioactive vivarium,

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Dart frog vivarium room showing UPS battery, humidity controller, misting lines and safety signage

Risk-Free Frog Rooms: Power Backup, Alarm Systems & Biosecurity for Dart Frog Keepers

Why Risk Mitigation Is Essential A single power cut, failed misting system, or infected new frog can destroy years of

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a detailed image Selecting and Maintaining Vivarium Plants: A Scientific Guide for Dart Frog Setups

Selecting and Maintaining Vivarium Plants: A Scientific Guide for Dart Frog Setups

Choosing the right plants for your dart frog vivarium is more than an aesthetic decision. Plant health directly impacts humidity,

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Water Quality & Chemistry in Bioactive Vivariums

Water Quality & Chemistry in Bioactive Vivariums: A Scientific Guide for Dart Frog Keepers (UK Focus)

Water is the foundation of life in a dart frog vivarium. Yet for many keepers, it remains the least understood

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Exotic vet inspecting a green and black dart frog for skin lesions under a magnifying lamp

Dart Frog Diseases & Parasites: The Complete UK Keeper’s Guide to Identification, Prevention & Treatment (2025 Edition)

Captive dart frogs are hardy once established, but their small size and permeable skin make them vulnerable to pathogens. Early

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EU Exotic Pet Whitelist: Balancing Welfare, Trade, and Freedom – blog header with icons of frog

EU’s “Positive List” for Exotic Pets: What, Why, and Why Now

The European Union is edging ever closer to adopting a “Positive List”—a restrictive whitelist of species that may legally be

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The IHS Show Cancelled – A Turning Point for Animal Welfare in Herpetoculture

Why the June 22nd Reptile Event Was Pulled — And Why We at Frogfather Support the Decision On June 6th,

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Infographic showing the benefits of Indian Almond Leaves in vivariums, aquariums, and for making frog tea. Highlights include slow-decaying leaf litter, microfauna support, tannin release, and their use in bioactive setups

Why Use Indian Almond Leaves in Bioactive Setups, Aquariums, and Tadpole Tea?

Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia catappa), often referred to as catappa leaves, are one of nature’s most powerful yet underrated tools

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Overhead view of a lush, planted vivarium with soft, natural lighting simulating rainforest conditions for dart frogs"

Understanding Circadian Rhythm in Vivariums: Why Light Matters for Dart Frogs

Creating a thriving vivarium isn’t just about plants, misting, or humidity—it’s about replicating nature’s daily rhythms. One of the most

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