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    larry b
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    Hi ,brought some blue and black Dendrobates Auratus,I have 3 of them,they keep hiding away . They hide away till the light goes off then they appear, I ve had them for a couple of months or more now.Anyone got any ideas how i got get them use to the light.Open to ideas,thanks.

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    Blue and black auratus are one of the shyest morphs of the shyest Dendrobates species. You can help you chances of seeing them by providing plenty of cover(plants, leaf litter, coco huts, etc.) in the viv to make them more comfortable but there are no guarantees.

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    whats the size of the viv...my were shy til I put them in a 30L or 40 breeder

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcteem View Post
    whats the size of the viv...my were shy til I put them in a 30L or 40 breeder
    The viv is 45cm cube,do I needed to get a bigger viv, they also a phyllobates lugubris in with them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by larry b View Post
    The viv is 45cm cube,do I needed to get a bigger viv, they also a phyllobates lugubris in with them.
    I would keep the P. lugubris in the current viv and build something bigger for the D. auratus. 4 darts in a 45cm cube is a bit cramped, and Phyllobates tend to be bold and aggressive feeders, your auratus may have trouble competing for food.

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    larry b
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    Thanks for the info Tony,what measurements would u suggested for them

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    Quote Originally Posted by larry b View Post
    Thanks for the info Tony,what measurements would u suggested for them
    I would go with something in the 60 x 45 cm range or larger if possible.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony View Post
    I would go with something in the 60 x 45 cm range or larger if possible.
    I agree, and if you plant it heavily you might see them out and about

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