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    Default 12x12x12' too small?

    Hey guys,


    I'm setting up this 12x12x12, just because I've got the materials laying around.
    I'm intending to use it for a sexed pair of thumbs, (species TBD).
    I know thumbs can be territorial but will this tank be too small for a pair?


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    Default Re: 12x12x12' too small?

    Hi there
    i would say that a 12x12x12 would be fine for very VERY small species
    of dart frogs or mantellas,at the pet store i work at we keep two mantella
    frogs in a 12x12 exo terra with many live plants
    a dart frog expert will see your post probably and
    may give a definate answer
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    Default Re: 12x12x12' too small?

    I am by no means an expert but a sexed pair should be alright in there. I was under the impression that territorial issues arise mainly with same sex frogs.

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    Default Re: 12x12x12' too small?

    I have my ( 4) imitators in a 24"h X 18 X 18 exo ( screen pulled and replaced w/ glass) . They use every speck of space!
    I think this the 12" cube is too small ?
    Once the substrate is added it will reduce the available space left for the darts.

    I originally purchased a 12"h X18 X18 for them and very quickly realized they needed ,more space.
    They think they're tree frogs

    check it out :
    http://www.frogforum.net/general-dis...tml#post164971

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    Default Re: 12x12x12' too small?

    The expert has rendered a ruling.

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    Default Re: 12x12x12' too small?

    Quote Originally Posted by DartEd View Post
    The expert has rendered a ruling.
    Oh Ed-- I'm not an expert ! Thank You....though.
    I just don't you to be disappointed ; like I was .

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    Dendrobates tinctorius “Powder Blue"
    Dendrobates tinctorius "French Guiana Dwarf Cobalt"

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    Phyllobates terribilis "Orange"
    Phyllobates bicolor "Uraba"

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    Oophaga pumilio "Isla Popa"
    Oophaga pumilio "Bastimentos"
    Oophaga pumilio “Mimbitimbi”
    Oophaga pumilio "Rio Colubre"
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    Oophaga pumilio "Rio Branco"
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    Oophaga pumilio "BriBri"
    Oophaga pumilio "El Dorado"
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    Oophaga pumilio "Rambala"

    Oophaga “Vicentei” (blue)

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    Oophaga sylvatica "Pata Blanca"
    Oophaga histrionica “Redhead”
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    Oophaga lehmanni "Red"
    Oophaga histrionica "Tado"

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    Ranitomeya imitator "Varadero"
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