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 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
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 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.
Leaf Litter Sterilization for Vivariums: A Complete Guide
Leaf litter plays a crucial role in the natural ecosystem of vivariums, offering vital benefits like providing shelter, creating microhabitats, and contributing to the overall aesthetics of the enclosure. However, using leaf litter in vivariums does have the potential of introducing harmful pathogens, fungi, or pests. Sterilizing leaf litter before introducing it to your vivarium […]
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!