Dart Frogs & Mantellas Care Sheet
Amphibian
.5 - 2.5 inches long
20+ years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
Dart Frogs and Mantellas are carnivores. They will eat a variety of small insects including small crickets, springtails, isopods, and fruit flies.
Dart Frogs and Mantellas should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, and a multivitamin once a week.
Housing & Habitat
Dart Frogs are native to Central and South America. While Mantellas are found on the island of Madagascar. Dart Frogs can easily be housed together with similar size tank mates. However, it is recommended not to mix species or color morphs. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the frogs.
Enclosure Size
Dart Frogs and Mantellas can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens. With multiple frogs per tank, each frog should be given 5-10 gallons of space. For 4 frogs an enclosure minimum of 20 gallons would be appropriate.
Substrate
Dart frogs require and humid substrate. Most keepers use a naturalistic vivarium comprised of a mix of substrates. Most commonly used are peat moss, sphagnum moss, coconut fiber, coconut chunks, bark mulch as well as other organic materials.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Dart Frogs and Mantellas require an ambient temperature of 70º to 80º F. Temperatures over 85 º F can result in stress, bacterial infections and potentially death.
Lighting
Lighting is not required for Dart Frogs & Mantellas. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB.
Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.
Humidity & Watering
Humidity
Humidity for Dart Frogs and Mantellas should be a minimum of 80%.
Glass tops on the terrarium will help with this. In drier environments this can be maintained using a fogger, hand mister, or misting system.
Watering
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Dart Frogs & Mantellas eat?
Dart Frogs and Mantellas are carnivores. They will eat a variety of small insects including small crickets, springtails, isopods, and fruit flies. Dart Frogs and Mantellas should be fed 2-3 times a week. Dust food with calcium powder every feeding, and a multivitamin once a week.
What kind of habitat does a Dart Frogs & Mantellas need?
Dart Frogs are native to Central and South America. While Mantellas are found on the island of Madagascar. Dart Frogs can easily be housed together with similar size tank mates. However, it is recommended not to mix species or color morphs. Make sure that multiple hiding spots exist in the tank to reduce stress on the frogs. Dart Frogs and Mantellas can be kept in a 10-gallon tank for the entirety of their lives. A larger habitat would be recommended for multiple specimens. With multiple frog...
What temperature and lighting does a Dart Frogs & Mantellas need?
Dart Frogs and Mantellas require an ambient temperature of 70º to 80º F. Temperatures over 85 º F can result in stress, bacterial infections and potentially death. Lighting is not required for Dart Frogs & Mantellas. For live planted terrariums or aesthetics light may be used. Low strength UVB can be used to promote plant growth and act as an anti-microbial. There is no current proof that this animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB. Plant and Fish bulbs are not...