My Tincs (Surinam Cobalts)

[JimO]

You have some beautiful cobalts and they will brighten up even more as they grow. What kind of supplements are you using? Some supplements have pigments that help keep the frog's natural yellow or red coloration that can fade over time. But, I have seen people overdo it on the pigments. I once saw a photo of an orange/red leucomelas. It was pretty, but very unnatural.

More importantly, and you probably know this so forgive the unsolicited adivce, dart frogs need supplements, especially calcium, and most dart froggers alternate supplement brands. I use calcium powder several times a week and then a vitamin supplement weekly. I have a separate pigment enhancer for my orange/red frogs (Pumilio Cristobals and Imitator Intermedius). Sometimes I simply use Paprika in place of the pigment enhancer. It works well and it's cheaper.

[JBear]

More importantly, and you probably know this so forgive the unsolicited adivce, dart frogs need supplements, especially calcium, and most dart froggers alternate supplement brands. I use calcium powder several times a week and then a vitamin supplement weekly. I have a separate pigment enhancer for my orange/red frogs (Pumilio Cristobals and Imitator Intermedius). Sometimes I simply use Paprika in place of the pigment enhancer. It works well and it's cheaper.

Jim-

I am aware of the need for supplementing, but I truly appreciate you making sure I am!


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JBear

[JimO]

Sorry. It's tough to tell how much experience different folks have since there is quite a mix of froggers on the site.

Jim-

I am aware of the need for supplementing, but I truly appreciate you making sure I am!


http://www.frogforum.net/dart-frog-h...g-feeders.html

JBear

[JBear]

JimO-

I do not mind your want to share knowledge at all! Although I am new to darts, I have kept everything from iguanas/bearded dragons, snakes, newts/sals, frogs and toads of many varieties, etc. I am 27 and have been IN the hobby for about 17 years or so.

Thanks for your continued help!

JBear