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Dart Frogs
📋 At a glance
- Tank
- Planted vertical 18×18×18 in (1–3), ~5 gal each
- Temp
- 72–80°F, low-mid 70s · over ~80°F is deadly
- Humidity
- 80–100% · never sustained below 50%
- Food
- Melanogaster fruit flies (small) + springtails, dusted
- Lifespan
- 8–15 years
✅ Captive-bred and non-toxic — and one of the few frogs whose pairs raise their young together.
🛒 Before you buy
- A mature, densely-planted vertical viv with bromeliads + film canisters
- A springtail culture + a small (melanogaster) fly culture running first
- A mister/hygrometer holding 80%+ humidity
- Calcium/vitamin supplement — and prior dart-frog experience
A healthy one: Tiny (~1 in) but plump · active and climbing · clear eyes · CAPTIVE-BRED.
🚨 See a vet / act now if…
- Lethargy or hiding all day
- Weight loss / thin legs, or not eating
- Constant toe-tapping, or dark, clamped skin
- Wobbling or seizures (often a calcium/vitamin issue)
⛔ Never
- Wild-caught frogs
- A brand-new, unestablished viv
- Heat above ~80°F
Common mimic poison dart frog questions
How hard are Mimic Poison Dart Frogs to keep — are they good for beginners?
Advanced. A tiny 'thumbnail' dart — needs a mature, densely-planted vertical vivarium.
What do Mimic Poison Dart Frogs eat?
Melanogaster fruit flies (small) + springtails, dusted
What size tank do Mimic Poison Dart Frogs need?
Planted vertical 18×18×18 in (1–3), ~5 gal each
What temperature do Mimic Poison Dart Frogs need?
72–80°F, low-mid 70s · over ~80°F is deadly
What humidity do Mimic Poison Dart Frogs need?
80–100% · never sustained below 50%
How long do Mimic Poison Dart Frogs live?
8–15 years
What are the signs Mimic Poison Dart Frogs are sick?
See an exotics vet if you notice: Lethargy or hiding all day; Weight loss / thin legs, or not eating; Constant toe-tapping, or dark, clamped skin; Wobbling or seizures (often a calcium/vitamin issue).
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Past the basics — genetics & morphs, responsible breeding, tankmates, and advanced setups. Same plain voice, no ceiling:
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