Upright 10 gallon tanks?

[Grassypeak]

Hi, I’m new to this board and just researching keeping dart frogs. I’ve cross posted this message on Kingsnake so I apologize if you’ve seen it already.


I have a good space where I can place three upright 10 gallon aquariums as dartfrog vivariums. How do you guys feel about these types of set-ups? Do they provide enough space for a pair of dart frogs. My initial plan is to make one a Spartan setup for froglet grow-out/quarantine. The other two will be more elaborate setups, which will, obviously be more difficult to sterilize should something go wrong. Each will be a false bottom setup with a pump, heater, water feature, and overhead mist system The game plan is to buy several froglets and let them mature together. Once a pair is identifiable they will be moved to one of the more elaborate upright 10 gallon vivs.

All thoughts greatly appreciated,
Chris

[DartFrog]

I think the size is fine. If you try to raise lots of froglets in a 10g you might have some loss from competition. Others on the board would have better insight on that issue then me.

Mike

[RichFrye]

Hi Chris,
Welcome.
There are probably more ten gals used for vivs (breeding) than any other size. That being said, I always say the bigger, the better. I am sure you will have luck with the tens, larger vivs have the possibility for more micro climates which equates into more comfort zones. I don't like to use a viv less than 20 gal myself (and will top out at 550gal...soon...I hope).
I hate to sound like a broken record, but if your absolute lowest temps in the room you will be keeping the vivs does not drop below the mid fifties, there is no need for a heater. Heat kills Darts much faster than cold.

Rich