Frog delivery update: New dart frog and tree frog delivery orders are temporarily paused. Any outstanding frogs that have not already been refunded will be personally delivered by me. All other products remain available as normal. Please read the full update here. Dismiss

Skip to content
  • 07466057301
Frogfather Logo
  • About
  • Clearance
  • Start Here
    • Dart Frog Breeding Guide (UK) –
  • Blog
  • Shop
    • Dart Frogs
    • Paint on tropical moss starter
    • Supplements
    • Fruit Flies & Live Food
    • Vivariums
    • Plants
    • Bioactive Supplies
    • Accessories
  • Courses
  • Contact
  • Cart
  • About
  • Clearance
  • Start Here
    • Dart Frog Breeding Guide (UK) –
  • Blog
  • Shop
    • Dart Frogs
    • Paint on tropical moss starter
    • Supplements
    • Fruit Flies & Live Food
    • Vivariums
    • Plants
    • Bioactive Supplies
    • Accessories
  • Courses
  • Contact
  • Cart

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.
Cartoon dart frog holding a culture labelled flightless while a fruit fly wearing aviator goggles flies away

Why Are My Flightless Fruit Flies Flying? Genetics, Heat and Contamination Explained

Written by The Frogfather | UK dart frog keeper, breeder

Read More
Blue-footed Leucomelas dart frogs showing subdued yellow colouring shortly after their vivarium lights switch on

Why Has My Dart Frog Suddenly Become Darker, Paler or Duller?

A dart frog that looked vivid yesterday can appear darker,

Read More
Cartoon dart frog touching its throat while another dart frog watches with a tiny clipboard

Why Is My Dart Frog’s Throat Pulsing? Normal Breathing vs Warning Signs

  Written by The Frogfather | UK dart frog keeper,

Read More
Blue and brown dart frog surrounded by feeder fruit flies beneath cork bark in a bioactive vivarium

Why Does My Dart Frog Keep Missing Its Food?

Written by The Frogfather | UK dart frog keeper, breeder

Read More
Cartoon tuxedo-wearing dart frog looking unimpressed at a vibrating speaker beside its tropical vivarium

Can Loud Music, Television or Vibrations Stress Dart Frogs?

Written by The Frogfather | UK dart frog keeper, breeder

Read More
Cartoon blue dart frog wiping its mouth while refusing a napkin offered by a fruit fly waiter

Why Do Dart Frogs Wipe Their Mouths After Eating—and When Should You Worry?

Written by The Frogfather | UK dart frog keeper, breeder

Read More

Join our newsletter to stay updated

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

Read More
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

Read More
Small yellow mushrooms growing naturally on wood and moss inside a tropical bioactive vivarium.

🍄 Are Mushrooms Bad for My Vivarium or Frogs? The Truth About Fungi in Bioactive Setups

Mushrooms popping up in your vivarium? 🍄 Don’t panic — they’re not bad for frogs or plants!
In fact, mushrooms mean your bioactive setup is working perfectly.
Learn why they appear, what they mean, and when (if ever) you should remove them.
🌿 Read the full guide now at Frogfather.co.uk
#bioactivevivarium #dartfrogvivarium #terrariumcare #frogfather #microfauna #vivariumfungi #mushrooms #frogkeepersuk

Read More
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

Hashtags:
#PaintOnMoss #BioactiveVivarium #FrogfatherUK #VivariumMoss #MossGrowth #DartFrogVivarium #TerrariumUK #BioactiveSetup #VivariumTips #MossCare #UKFrogs #HerpetologyUK #DartFrogCare #JungleTerrarium #VivariumPlants #TropicalVivarium #EcoVivarium #BioactiveCommunity #FrogRoom #MossStarter #Frogfather

Read More
Close-up of a mossy vivarium branch with white text reading “White fuzz? Sour smell? Swarming mites? Don’t nuke it — balance it,” promoting the Frogfather UK bioactive vivarium recovery guide.

The Hidden Dangers in Your Vivarium: Mould, Mites & Microbes — When “Bioactive” Goes Bad (UK Guide)

White fuzz on your wood? Sour smell creeping up? Tiny mites everywhere? 😬
Don’t tear your vivarium apart — balance it. 🌿

This UK keeper’s guide shows how to fix mould, mites & microbes naturally — no chemicals, no full tear-down.
Learn how to:
✅ Read early warning signs before things crash
✅ Rebuild the biome with airflow, leaf litter & microfauna
✅ Regrow moss naturally using Paint-On Tropical Moss Starter

💚 Full step-by-step now live at Frogfather.co.uk
🛒 Shop the fix: Dried Oak Leaves • Bioactive Cleanup Crew Kit • Paint-On Tropical Moss Starter

#BioactiveVivarium #FrogfatherUK #DartFrogCare #VivariumUK #BioactiveSetup #DartFrogVivarium #TerrariumCare #VivariumMould #SpringtailsUK #Microfauna #DartFrogHusbandry #UKFrogs #HerpetologyUK #VivariumMaintenance #ReptileRoom #BioactiveCommunity #VivariumTips #FrogCareUK #EcoVivarium #PaintOnMoss #Frogfather #BioactiveBalance

Read More
Moody rainforest background with bold white text reading: Bioactive on a Budget – A Realistic Setup That Work

Bioactive on a Budget: A Realistic Setup That Works

Want a bioactive vivarium that actually works without rinsing your bank account? We’ve pulled together the UK keeper’s guide to doing it right — with filter foam, local plants, and a bit of frog logic. 🪴🐸💷

#bioactivevivarium #dartfrogs #ukfrogs #frogkeepersofinstagram #vivariumsetup #cheapvivarium #terrariumlife #isopods #springtails #microfauna #reptileenclosure #frogroomgoals

Read More
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

Read More
A neatly arranged collection of vivarium tech including a digital thermostat, ceramic heat emitter, LED light, plug, and heat mat on a wooden surface with the text “HEATING & TECH” overlaid, representing the Heating & Tech category on Frogfather.co.uk.

UK Vivarium Heating & Humidity: Winter Care for Dart Frogs

Your UK-specific guide to keeping dart frog vivariums stable through winter: gentle heat, humidity retention, safe thermostats, and real-world routines.

Read More
Close-up of a bromeliad in a vivarium with text overlay: Why Bromeliads Fail in Vivariums (And How to Fix It Forever)

Why Bromeliads Fail in Vivariums (And How to Fix It Forever)

Introduction If you’ve ever bought a bromeliad for your dart frog vivarium only to watch it slowly rot, collapse, and

Read More
Tropical vivarium in a UK home with seasonal climate adjustments

Seasonal Vivarium Care for UK Homes

How to keep dart frogs comfortable through UK winters and summer heatwaves—room-first heating, smart airflow, humidity tweaks, and energy-savvy lighting.

Read More
Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4

Join Our Newsletter

the frogfather logo

Frogfather is your trusted UK specialist in dart frogs, bioactive vivariums, and exotic plants. From ready-to-go vivariums to DIY kits, microfauna, and expert advice, we make it easy to transform your space into a thriving rainforest ecosystem

Facebook
Get In Touch

Need help choosing the right setup, plants, microfauna, or dart frogs? We’re here to help. For fast replies, many customers contact us through WhatsApp, and share videos or pictures to help us diagnose and assess, but if you would prefer to email us or send a message another way, please use the button below.

Contact The Frogfather
Quick Links
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ
  • Returns Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • SITEMAP
  • Affiliate Registration
    • Affiliate Dashboard
  • Frogfather Trade / Wholesale
  • Cookie Policy (UK)
  • Imprint
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ
  • Returns Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • SITEMAP
  • Affiliate Registration
    • Affiliate Dashboard
  • Frogfather Trade / Wholesale
  • Cookie Policy (UK)
  • Imprint
  • Disclaimer
  • Email: thedon@frogfather.co.uk
  • tel:+447466057301
  • Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Postal address:

4 Boynton Drive

Nottingham NG3 3EP

© 2026 All Rights Reserved.

Animal Activities Licence: Nottingham City Council – Licence No. 225499- VAT# 514055621

Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
  • Manage options
  • Manage services
  • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
  • Read more about these purposes
View preferences
  • {title}
  • {title}
  • {title}

We’d hate for you to miss out — so here’s a little thank you for shopping with us.
💚 Use code EXIT10 at checkout to save 10% on your order today.

Apply my 10% Discount

Valid for the next 15 minutes only.