begginer dart frog questions

[thedartman]

hey so I want to get poison dart frogs but I don't know what a good species is to start with. Is there a species that can go in a 10 gallon tank? I've seen people on you tube keep dendrobate azures in 10 gallons in groups of 2 to 3. and are there any arboreal species that will be active ? because I have an extra exoterra 12x12x18 tank I would like to use for something.

[Mentat]

Yes, Darts were kept in the past in 10G aquariums oriented vertically. Some probably still keep them that way. With the appearance of the larger ExoTerra's; an 18x18x24 is a much better enclosure, specially when considering a vivarium set-up to raise and breed a group.

Once you build a drain layer or false bottom and a back wall; the space in that 10G or the 12x12x18 in. ExoTerra will not appear that large anymore. Can't find link; but a recent build thread by a member had him expressing those thoughts.

If you have the smaller ExoTerra on hand and can't trade up; my recommendation is to keep interior build up to a minimum to prevent losing interior space to decor. Good luck !