First small viv

[newb11]

Okay I am brand new to this site and I am still trying to figure some things out. This is my first viv but I have been researching for quite awhile. I have a 10 gallon tank with a Great Stuff background on two sides and a waterfall. I was thinking about getting maybe Auratus or maybe Leucs and I was wondering if one was easier for beginners or how many if any could fit in that size tank.

[wolfie2nd]

If you don't mind me saying....
Dart frogs are not really for beginners it could be a huge let down, but if your going to do it I would set the viv up long enough to let your plants root and see if you can keep the conditions stable as far as temperature and humidity goes. those guys are pretty sensitive.

[newb11]

Ok thanks for the reply i will see how everything suits in the tank for a month before even thinking about getting a frog.

[WannabeVivMaster]

Probably a good idea to wait at least a month... Shipping dart frogs in the middle of summer can sometimes be tricky depending on the outside temperature.

[RecycledAgain]

I would suggest you go with the Leucs, they are in my opinion the best all around beginner dart. Bold, attractive and a very forgiving frog that can tolerate a lot of mistakes.

I would be more intimidated with culturing flies than the frogs.

Let that tank grow in a little , start working on the flies now and continue reading care sheets .. when you can meet the care parameters get the leucomelas,,

As for the number of frogs I would add no more thee juveniles and plan on upgrading to a bigger encloser / 2 adults max in a 10 gal and that is crowded .

Dan

[Grimm]

I wouldnt even suggest any dendrobates species for a 10 galon...This could work as a grow-out or quarantine tank for juvies, howeer it would not be suitable as a permanent home for a pair of adults. A pair of a ranitomeya species would do ok in a viv this size. Just take into concideration the amount of space used up by your water feature, and background. It may be a 10 galon, but it may only have 5 galons of usable space. Ranitomeya are slightly harder to keep, but with the correct tank requirements, and plenty of research, it can be done as your 1st venture into darts (thats what I'm planning, with a 20 gallon though)

[newb11]

Ok thanks for all the replies they are very helpfull. I should have said my first dart frog viv as i am not new to keeping reptiles and amphibians and I have cultured fruit flies before for young lizards but I do not have any right now so I will get a couple good cultures going.