How to Make Custom Wrapping Paper
Staples is having a 50% off sale on custom wrapping paper right now (Code 978941 Exp 12/20/2025) so naturally I decided to make some dart frog wrapping paper. In this quick guide I’ll give you all the info you need to get this wrapping paper made! I also have included the wrapping paper design I […]
Build Journal – Setting up an 18x18x24 Vivarium
Bioactive Vivariums are always changing and evolving Keeping vivariums and dart frogs is an evolving hobby with many unexpected iterations and changes. Each vivarium has a story to tell and here is the one of a 18x18x24 vivarium I picked up for $50 on Facebook market place in 2023. What started out as a home […]
How to Handle, Move, and Catch Dart Frogs
How to safely handle and catch dart frogs Catching dart frogs is an essential skill to master in the hobby. Although, dart frogs are better observed from afar, catching and handling them is important. It is generally not recommended to handle dart frogs, however, sometimes it is necessary. Eventually you will have to transport, treat, […]
How to Build a Eurostyle Vivarium
Learn more about building eurostyle vivariums, and explore our glass calculator which gives you a cut list for your custom vivarium
Culturing Fruit Flies – A Quick Start Guide
Making fruit fly cultures is part of the weekly ritual of keeping dart frogs. Culturing fruit flies sometimes feels like more of an art than a science. Keeping track of what media to use, the right environment, and what supplies to purchase can seem overwhelming. This is true specially for a newer hobbyist, luckily as […]
Substrate Series: ABG Mix as a Substrate for Dart Frog Vivariums
What substrate should you use in your dart frog vivarium? When keeping dart frogs it is important to set up the right environment for them and a big part of this is selecting the appropriate substrate for your dart frog vivarium. If you’re interested in keeping tropical plants like orchids or poison dart frogs you […]
Substrate Series: Filter Foam as a Vivarium Substrate
Filter foam or aquarium sponge filter media is a relatively new innovation to keeping dart frogs. Overall, as a substrate it is an effective way to keep your dart frogs happy while also growing vivarium plants well. Filter foam has some unique advantages over organic substrates, such as ABG, including its longevity, ease of use, and […]
How to set up a Dart Frog Grow Out Bins or Temporary Enclosure
The benefits of temporary dart frog grow out bins When it comes to raising dart frogs, especially young or newly acquired ones, creating the right environment is key to their health and development. Temporary dart frog grow out bins or enclosures are an invaluable tool for hobbyists looking to monitor their frogs closely before they […]
Ultimate Budget Macro Camera and Lens Set Up
What camera set up should you buy in 2025? Although mirrorless is all the rage you shouldn’t overlook used pro-level DSLRs like the 5D Mk II. Learn more by reading this article!
How to Treat Rubs, Scrapes, and Abrasions in Dart Frogs
One of the most common injuries seen in captive dart frogs are dermal (skin) rubs or abrasions. Read about how to identify and treat these injuries.