Getting back into darts?

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

Lately, I've been toying with the possibility of getting a few dart frogs to breed. I kinda like the idea of getting a sexed pair of Ranitomeya ventrimaculata, but I'm not really sure what species to get. They'd live in a 10-gallon tank and I'd like to know how to convert it into a vertical tank if necessary. Stan and Wendy passed away before they had a chance to breed, and I want to prevent that happening again. Any pointers, tips, questions, and comments are more than welcome!

[Mentat]

Hi Brett! Well, this two links should get you started on the 10 gallon conversion & build: http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...struction.html and Frog Forum - Building Dart Frog Terrariums / Tropical Terrarium Construction.

However... even though Ranitomeya's are small; they do benefit from a larger taller enclosure like an 18x18x24 in. ExoTerra. Plant it well (include Bromeliads), vines and wood and you are set. R. ventrimaculata are more reclusive than R. imitators; so consider that while building their enclosure. Good luck !

[Teh Frog Whisperer]

Which dart frog is generally considered to be the most suitable for a first breeding project? Also, where can I find a sexed pair?

[KLHreptiles]

Auratus are very easy

[Mentat]

Which dart frog is generally considered to be the most suitable for a first breeding project? Also, where can I find a sexed pair?

Recommend visit Josh Frog's site and read the information in there. Then contact him and ask if he could pick you a pair (or trio if needed). If available locally, or at a show, you can try and sex them yourself. Male darts are a bit smaller and slender .

[flybyferns]

Lately, I've been toying with the possibility of getting a few dart frogs to breed. I kinda like the idea of getting a sexed pair of Ranitomeya ventrimaculata, but I'm not really sure what species to get. They'd live in a 10-gallon tank and I'd like to know how to convert it into a vertical tank if necessary. Stan and Wendy passed away before they had a chance to breed, and I want to prevent that happening again. Any pointers, tips, questions, and comments are more than welcome!

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My auratus are very shy, I rarely see them ?

I believe a 10 gallon vert is on the small side. You'll get by .... but by the time 5-6 inches of space is taken by the substrate, it does't leave much room.

Consider an exo terra 18x18x24, of which will need a little modification of the lid ( ie replacing the screen to glass)

Here's a beautiful sexed pair of 'Patricia'
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Have fun!