Dart frogs are diurnal. They are active during the day and sleep at night. Lighting should be maintained on a 10 - 12 hour cycle. Dart frogs are not aquatic but they do require 70 - 100% humidity to maintain moisture in their skin and regulate their temperature. Aquariums with a tight fitting glass lid and vivariums are the most common enclosures used for housing dart frogs. These enclosures should be maintained at 70° to 80°F. Temperature can be maintained in a variety of ways. Such as adjusting the amount of light and height and ventilation of fixtures, adding ventilation and internal circulation thru the use of electric fans. Most dart frogs appreciate a small amount of ventilation and frequent misting.
Consider installing a misting system on a timer if you have multiple tanks,
although hand misting works just as well. Many people use a simple spray bottle or garden sprayer. Distilled or reverse osmosis de-ionized water is best for misting tanks, to reduce buildup of deposits on the glass.
Most dart frog habitat experiences two wet and two dry seasons per year. Breeding takes place at the beginning of and throughout each wet season. Frequent misting; as much as three to four times a day usually stimulates breeding.
Dart frogs are able to lay a new clutch of eggs every 7 - 14 days. It is important to provide a dry period, by reduced misting after several months to discourage breeding and allow the adults to recoup and build up body mass.
As always, proper feeding and supplementation is very important. Vitamin A can be depleted thru long periods of breeding, resulting in low clutch size, non-viable eggs, and deformities in tadpoles such as spindly leg syndrome.
although hand misting works just as well. Many people use a simple spray bottle or garden sprayer. Distilled or reverse osmosis de-ionized water is best for misting tanks, to reduce buildup of deposits on the glass.
Most dart frog habitat experiences two wet and two dry seasons per year. Breeding takes place at the beginning of and throughout each wet season. Frequent misting; as much as three to four times a day usually stimulates breeding.
Dart frogs are able to lay a new clutch of eggs every 7 - 14 days. It is important to provide a dry period, by reduced misting after several months to discourage breeding and allow the adults to recoup and build up body mass.
As always, proper feeding and supplementation is very important. Vitamin A can be depleted thru long periods of breeding, resulting in low clutch size, non-viable eggs, and deformities in tadpoles such as spindly leg syndrome.