Dart Frogs

[jrnannery]

Something like, once they are away from the poisonous ant they eat, they are no longer 'poisonous.' I think that's it.

[StevenSeas]

Something like, once they are away from the poisonous ant they eat, they are no longer 'poisonous.' I think that's it.

Pretty much it. They are not poisonous in captivity however, the exact cause of this is unknown. It is hypothesised its because they get their toxins from their prey but this isn't definitive.

[funkyseamonkey]

Nice colors. Are they poisonous?

Not in captivity. In the wild they eat a certain type of fly that gives them their poison. But in captivity they are not fed that fly. Sorry to jump in. Lol

[allan]

Nice lesson learned in the trading forum.

Hope it contributes to your trade.

[Europhyllia]

That's exactly what we just learned in Miss Minna's class at the San Antonio zoo as well: the ants they eat in the wild contain the toxin. If they do not have access to those ants they can not produce the toxin themselves.

[Europhyllia]

So do they all live together? Or is it recommended to keep them in separate groups?

[grendel88]

Sorry to be out of the conversation for so long. You guys are right. In the wild they eat various ants that provides the toxin that accumulates on their skin. Mine are fed fruitflies(flightless)/bean beetles/springtails and are thus perfectly safe.

It is ok to mix the breeds as long as they are similar size and have plenty of room. However, once they get to be adult size, you may need to separate them if they are attempting to breed. Also, since these guys are endangered in the wild, it is a no no to hybridize (FYI).

[grendel88]

Bump

Looking for live/base rock, protein skimmer, corals, red or green mandarin, LED lights.

[clownfishgems]

is it really hard to keep these guys alive??

[grendel88]

Not at all. In fact, they are much easier than most livestock you see here on MAAST. Provided you have a decent setup for them to live in and a consistent supply of food, they do better if you dont mess with them a whole lot.