06-22-2005, 11:40 PM
First I'd like to say that I've been reading just about every post here and you guys all sound awesome! I've already learned a ton!
Next to my many questions:
1. How toxic are the dart frogs? I've read that some people say captive breed frogs are no longer toxic, others say highly, some mildly? I have two dogs and a cat I am worried about here.
2. I will probably be starting with a ten or twenty gallon tank, how many frogs would you recommend... I've heard two, but some say four, other say eight. I would love to breed them with time, but have heard to many and the extra's will end up dying due to stress?
3. From what I can tell the basic set up is a false bottom for drainage usually gravel for a few inches... with an area on the side that water can be drained from... on top of that soil... on top of that moss or bark or something... various plants I've heard that porthos (an ivy type) is great... and then hiding areas using huts or things... does that sound about right?
4. Lighting? What type of light is recommended? I've been hearing to leave it on for 12 hours (so I would put it on a timer) each day.
5. How hard REALLY, for a beginner are fruit flies?
6. Can you mix dart species in a tank to get more color, safely?
7. Anyone know of any GOOD breeders in Arizona?
8. Anyone recommend GOOD books to get to research? OR good websites for information?
Thanks ahead of time for the replies! And thanks to everyone who comments on this site I've learned a whole lot already!
Tammy
Next to my many questions:
1. How toxic are the dart frogs? I've read that some people say captive breed frogs are no longer toxic, others say highly, some mildly? I have two dogs and a cat I am worried about here.
2. I will probably be starting with a ten or twenty gallon tank, how many frogs would you recommend... I've heard two, but some say four, other say eight. I would love to breed them with time, but have heard to many and the extra's will end up dying due to stress?
3. From what I can tell the basic set up is a false bottom for drainage usually gravel for a few inches... with an area on the side that water can be drained from... on top of that soil... on top of that moss or bark or something... various plants I've heard that porthos (an ivy type) is great... and then hiding areas using huts or things... does that sound about right?
4. Lighting? What type of light is recommended? I've been hearing to leave it on for 12 hours (so I would put it on a timer) each day.
5. How hard REALLY, for a beginner are fruit flies?
6. Can you mix dart species in a tank to get more color, safely?
7. Anyone know of any GOOD breeders in Arizona?
8. Anyone recommend GOOD books to get to research? OR good websites for information?
Thanks ahead of time for the replies! And thanks to everyone who comments on this site I've learned a whole lot already!
Tammy