Why Dart Frogs Choose Bromeliads (And What They’re Really Using Them For)
Most people think bromeliads are just plants. To a dart frog, they’re a safe house, nursery, water source and lookout post all rolled into one.
Why Some Dart Frog Vivariums Thrive for 10 Years While Others Fail Within 2
Most dart frog keepers focus heavily on the first few weeks after setting up a vivarium. That makes sense. The first stage is exciting. The plants are fresh, the moss looks clean, the substrate smells earthy, and the frogs usually explore the tank with a level of confidence that makes the whole build feel like […]
Dart Frog Supplementation Guide: What to Use, How Often, and the Best Way to Get It Right
Supplementation is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — aspects of keeping dart frogs. Ask five keepers how they supplement, and you’ll likely get five different answers. Calcium here, vitamins there, D3 once a week, vitamin A once a month… and most people are just trying their best not to get it […]
How Long Do Dart Frogs Live? (And How to Help Them Reach It)
Dart frogs aren’t short-term pets. They’re not something you set up, enjoy for a year or two, and then move on from. When they’re kept properly — and that’s the key part — they can be with you for a long time. Longer than most people expect when they first get into the hobby. The […]
Dart Frog Tank Size Guide (UK) – Vivarium Sizes, Grouping & Realistic Setup Advice
Most dart frog setups fail before the frogs even go in. Build the tank around the species — not the other way round.
Why Your Vivarium Smells (And How to Fix It Without Ruining Bioactive)
A healthy dart frog vivarium shouldn’t smell bad. Not neutral. Not “earthy but a bit off”. Not something you notice every time you walk past. It should smell like damp forest floor. Subtle. Clean. Almost nothing. So when a tank starts to smell — properly smell — it’s not just one of those things you […]
Dart Frog Lighting Explained: Do You Actually Need UVB in the UK?
Lighting is one of the most confusing parts of dart frog keeping. Ask five people whether dart frogs need UVB and you’ll get five different answers — all delivered like they’re absolute fact. Some will tell you it’s essential. Others will say it’s completely unnecessary. Then there’s the middle ground where people say “optional” without […]
How to Move or Transport Dart Frogs Safely (UK Guide)
Moving dart frogs is one of those things that sounds simple until you actually do it. It’s just putting a frog in a tub and taking it somewhere… right? Not quite. Transport is one of the most stressful things a dart frog will go through. Even captive-bred, well-established frogs can take a hit if it’s […]
Dart Frog Behaviour Explained: What’s Normal vs a Red Flag
Dart frogs don’t make noise when something’s wrong. No barking, no obvious distress calls, no dramatic warning signs. Most of the time, if something’s off, it shows up quietly — in how they move, where they sit, how they feed… or how they don’t. That’s why behaviour is one of the most important things to […]
Vivarium Drainage Layers Explained: Do Dart Frogs Actually Need One?
Drainage layers are one of those things that get treated like gospel in bioactive setups. You’ll see them everywhere. Gravel, clay balls, egg crate false bottoms — stacked neatly under the substrate like it’s non-negotiable. But here’s the honest take from keeping dart frogs in the UK for years: You don’t always need one. And […]