A few newbie questions:

[Jridge]

I have recently come across this forum and am somewhat obsessed. I am interested in getting into the dart frog hobby. I am drawn to the darts due to the elaborate vivarium a posted on this site. I would like to try a build myself. I am very early in the research and planning stages and don't plan to even think about getting frogs until the spring. I would like to get the tank set up and start growing over the winter to make sure everything is set correctly ie: temps, humidity etc... I have a 55 gallon tank available for this process. It seems a bit narrow but I figure it makes up in length.

After looking around I am considering a small group of dendrobates auratus. Mainly because I read they do well in groups, are a fairly easy starter frog, are found near small streams (if like a water feature). I have read they are shy frogs though which I don't love... I'd like to see them

Would this be the right frog to aim for? Anyone have suggestions for me?
Im sure this is my first post/question of many...
Thanks in advance and keep the pics of the Viv builds coming.
Justin

[AppleWoo]

Hello! I am actually quite new to the hobby myself and I started out with a pair of Azureus. I love them. Someone recommended Tincs and Leucs to me as great beginner frogs and I will say that they are all quite stunning. I guess for the experts, they think that those two types are hardy enough for newbies to care for. I just happen to have a thing for blue and our frogs suit me very well. My little guys are very bold. I have only had them in their quarantine set up for about 36 hours, if that, and they are already out in the open and feeding very well. I am very anxious to move them into their viv, but I won't do that to them. They will be in their temp home for at least 40 days, as much as I don't care for that, it's definitely what's best for them. I may go a little longer just because. As far as your viv is concerned, good stuff! You can plant it very well with all of that space. As long as you research very well and prepare ahead for the frog type that you want to care for, I think you will be alright, and of course, stay plugged into this forum and others and keep asking questions.