Soon to be froggy owner, advice?

[poison beauties]

As far as Dart Frogs go there are quite a few that make great beginners frogs. Tnctorious species are great but should not be kept in groups as they can be very aggressive to the same sex tank mates.. There are also about 20 or so Tinc species availible pretty much all the time so you have a nice selection to choose from. Froglets could go in a ten gallon but for a pair you should consider a 20 long or larger as they are terrestrial and active.
Another great starter group would be the Auratus family which can be kept in groups and come in a few different locales so you have options there as well. You could keep a pair in a ten gallon but bigger is always better.
The terribilis and galact familes do well in groups and are very beautifull frogs but they can be pricey and need larger vivs to thrive.
All of which require a certain temp and humidity levels and a diet that differs from many other frogs in the hobby.

Michael

[Jace]

My vote would be on Fire Belly Toads. They can have a simple or as fancy a setup as you want. They are very personable, active, and hearty eaters. A standard 10 gallon tank can easily hold up to 4, but the tank itself is small enough to fit on a small table, sturdy shelf, or have center stage on the coffee table. If you are lucky enough to have a male or two in your group, they have a very charming call, sounding like a dog barking in the distance. It's a very distinct sound but unless you have a whole army of males, it will not be enough to disturb any neighbours or room-mates you may have.

Note: these frogs are toxic, and washing your hands before and after handling them is recommended. As well, it is not a good idea to house them with anything other than their own species as they have enough toxin that can build up over time to kill another species. However, I have had these toads for many years (I currently have 8) and never had a problem with any negative reaction to handling them.

[bshmerlie]

Just to clarify they're not toxic to the touch. Just wash your hands after as you should be doing with any frog. Oh, and don't eat them. They're pets not food.

[JeffX]

Based on what you said, I'd say Firebellies as well. They call frequently, and don't really need much room either.

Also Pacman Frogs make good beginner amphibians as well. However they do get big and they do bite. Most people keep their Pacmans in 10 gallons or even 20gallons. They don't move much though, except when it comes for food.

[peeka]

Thanks everyone for the great advice! I think i'm going to go with the firebelly

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Ally

P.S any ideas on where I can find some? I'm going to get two so they have company. I'm not going to get them for a little while but would like to get in touch with a responsible breeder early.

Thanks guys