Dart Frog Lighting Explained: Do You Actually Need UVB in the UK?

Dart frog in planted vivarium under low level UVB lighting showing shaded jungle environment and Ferguson Zone 1 setup

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 […]

Vivarium Light Risers: Optimising Light, Heat, and Airflow in Modern Enclosures

Selection of 3D printed vivarium light riser variants designed for Arcadia T5 and Jungle Dawn LED lighting systems

Most vivarium lighting problems aren’t caused by “the wrong light” — they’re caused by where the light sits and how it’s aimed. Put a lamp directly on a mesh lid and you can accidentally block ventilation, push heat into the enclosure, and spill a surprising amount of usable light out through the front glass. A […]