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Phantasmal Poison Dart Frog
Epipedobates anthonyi · also called Anthony’s poison arrow frog, Tricolor
IntermediateFamily Dendrobatidae
A small pinstriped dart frog with a pleasant bird-like call.
📋 At a glance
- Tank
- Bioactive 18×18×18 in (1–3)
- Temp
- 72–80°F, low-mid 70s · over ~85°F is deadly
- Humidity
- 80–100%
- Food
- Fruit flies + springtails, supplement-dusted
- Lifespan
- 10+ years
✅ Captive-bred and non-toxic — hardy, vocal and active for a dart frog.
🛒 Before you buy
- A planted bioactive viv with a drainage layer + leaf litter
- Springtails + a fruit-fly culture going first
- A mister + hygrometer
- Calcium/vitamin supplement
A healthy one: Pinstriped, plump and active by day · 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 (calcium/vitamin)
⛔ Never
- Wild-caught frogs
- Humidity below 50%
- Heat above ~85°F
Common phantasmal poison dart frog questions
How hard are Phantasmal Poison Dart Frogs to keep — are they good for beginners?
Intermediate. A small, hardy dart frog with a pleasant bird-like call — a good intermediate dart.
What do Phantasmal Poison Dart Frogs eat?
Fruit flies + springtails, supplement-dusted
What size tank do Phantasmal Poison Dart Frogs need?
Bioactive 18×18×18 in (1–3)
What temperature do Phantasmal Poison Dart Frogs need?
72–80°F, low-mid 70s · over ~85°F is deadly
What humidity do Phantasmal Poison Dart Frogs need?
80–100%
How long do Phantasmal Poison Dart Frogs live?
10+ years
What are the signs Phantasmal 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 (calcium/vitamin).
🎓 Ready to go deeper?
Past the basics — genetics & morphs, responsible breeding, tankmates, and advanced setups. Same plain voice, no ceiling:
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