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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Sexing Phyllobates Terribilis Dart Frogs

Identifying the gender of Phyllobates terribilis dart frogs is widely considered as difficult; Read to learn how to sex phyllobates terribilis
Feeding Dart Frogs On Vacation – Leaving Your Vivarium

If you’re like me you never want to be too far from your frogs and vivariums, but of course everyone needs to take vacations. Learn more about to leave your frogs without worry!
