Tank Size

[drobbyb]

Hi all, new to the forum and new to dart frogs. I have been doing some research as to their care and proper environment but I am having a little trouble with choosing a good tank size. Most likely I will be keeping D. auratus, probably a pair at first. Some people recommend a 10 gallon tank for them, but I also see that larger tanks are recommended. I currently have an empty 30 gallon tank on hand, but I am a little worried that it may be too big for just the pair.

What would you do in this situation?

[missclick]

keep in mind i am not an expert of any kind and cant back up or justify what is said on this website but you might find it helpful

D Auratus-Blue Black

[Paul Rust]

My rule of thumb is this:

If the enclosure you use is smaller than South America then it isn't too big.

I have 4 little tiny R. amazonica in a 75 gallon enclosure. All 4 of these don't add up to the mass of 2 auratus.

Welcome to the forum and we are glad to have you.

[JeffX]

I'd put them in the 30 gallon.

[scribbles]

Welcome to the forum, I'd use the 30 gal.

[Kurt]

I would reccomend the 30-gallon as auratus can be terratorial.

[drobbyb]

Thanks for the replies! It's settled then, I'm going to use the 30 gallon. This gives me more space to landscape anyways

[Kurt]

You're welcome.

[scribbles]

Glad to be of help. I'd love to see pictures of the set-up when you finish.