Poison Dart Frog Hobbyist Facebook Group

National Frog Fest March 22, 2026 Event

Keith Tanis FrogsNthings.com

Frograck.com

In this episode; Andy Baker, Keith Tanis, and Andrew Hill join me as guests for a Question and Answer Roundtable. We tackle 50 questions from the Poison Dart Frog Hobbyists Facebook page. Join us for this conversation that covers a wide variety of dart frog topics. You won't get bored.

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Takeaways

• Dart frog enthusiasts use a variety of methods to breed, feed, and maintain their dart frog vivariums.
• Heating dart frog vivariums in cold environments
• Dealing with roaches in a tank
• Washing plants
• Creating a waterfall in a vivarium
• Introducing a female to a pair of male dendrobates tincturus
• Quarantining new frogs before introducing them to an existing tank
• Setting up a storefront for poison dart frogs
• Raising tadpoles communally
• Maintaining humidity levels in vivariums
• The dart frog market is experiencing high demand and limited supply
• Leaf litter from live oak and magnolia trees
• Community engagement in frog hobbyist groups is valuable for sharing knowledge, experiences, and maintaining a positive and supportive environment.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
• 05:25 Dealing with Mites in Springtail Cultures
• 13:14 Andrew Hill's Dart Frog Hobbyist Experience and Feeding Challenges
• 18:29 Sealing Spray Foam Backgrounds in Vivariums
• 25:20 Misting and Humidity Control in Dart Frog Vivariums
• 35:08 Dealing with Roaches in a Tank
• 47:45 Dealing with Ants in a Tank and Washing Plants
• 54:14 Creating a Waterfall in a Vivarium
• 01:09:02 Raising Tadpoles and Tank Setup
• 01:15:28 Feeding and Supplement Rotation
• 01:23:48 Tadpole Rearing and Parasite Concerns
• 01:33:03 Humidity Management in Vivariums
• 01:39:30 Humidity and Vivarium Health
• 01:45:22 Community Engagement and Hobbyist Groups