Because the kids at the local reptile store are morons. And I hope the title gets me some good responses LOL

I was sold 2 12X12X18 Exo terra terrariums and told each could house up to 3 frogs. I was also told that it was A OK to keep several species in the same tank.


So after some basic research I have come to realize this is incredibly wrong, and potentially harmful for my froggies. So this post is intended to state my current plan of action to rectify the bad situation I was sold. (Technically my fault as I based an impulse buy on a reptile store employee's advice)

So. I have 5 darts. All Different species, and all are juveniles (less than 1") that all need their own enclosure ASAP, and eventually a mate.

My plan is to devote the 2 exoterras i have to two of the frogs I have now. For the remaining 3 frogs I was wondering If I could section out a 55 gallon with 2 dividers into 3 sections?

I have an old 55 gallon that with pond foam, curing, silicon etc I could design build and scape out in about 10 to 14days?

Is the 55 gal a viable option, or should I just do more 12X12X18s?

As they mature and I can sex them, is is going to be possible to round up 5 mates for these guys? (4 dendrobates and a Phyllobate)


I want to keep them all, but not at a cost to them? can I do this? Please help me...