Just wanted to say hello.

tink77 · 04-15-2010, 02:16 PM

My name is James and I am new to the hobby, I am in the process of setuping my first tank. It is a 55 gal that I want to setup for blue dart frogs. I will have alot of questions from time to time. I am taking pics as I go and will post them when I am done. What part of the forum should I ask my questions in or does it matter. Here is my first question, how many Blue frogs can I put in this tank? I think from what I have read is about 6 to 8 if I give them plenty of hiding places. My picture is of my little 175 lb dog he just turn 1 year old and his name is kelso.

Carlos Pineda · 04-20-2010, 05:53 PM

Wuz up James! Welcome to DFF I like 2 greet often because I was made felt welcome when I started here. I had many questions when I started out in the hobby and was helped here to start and to find my dart frogs. Hope it works out for U as well. Maybe with the little knowledge I have I will be able to assist others or U as well.

James U are correct though, 6-8 dart frogs is good for a 55 gal. recommended they be the same species of Darts. I learned that as a rule of thumb for it to be 1 frog for every 5 gal. Peace and happy Dartfroggin!

Rich Frye · 04-20-2010, 07:17 PM

Hi James,
I would very much depend on exactly which 'blue' frogs you are talking about, what ages, and what sexes.
Adult groups of certain species do fine with one male and several females. Some only like one male and one female. Ect.
Five gallons per frog used to be considered a rule of thumb. But it is not now. Go as big as you can. A ten gallon tank is way undersized BTW for say a blue Azureus dart.
I'd say you need to determine which section is relevant. I doubt anyone will beat you up too bad if it is not 100% dead on.
My advise is utilize the 'search' function. Read tons and you'll probably find answers to many of your questions without even having to ask.
Welcome.

Rich

04-15-2010, 02:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
tink77 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 1 Real Name: James Tinker	Just wanted to say hello. My name is James and I am new to the hobby, I am in the process of setuping my first tank. It is a 55 gal that I want to setup for blue dart frogs. I will have alot of questions from time to time. I am taking pics as I go and will post them when I am done. What part of the forum should I ask my questions in or does it matter. Here is my first question, how many Blue frogs can I put in this tank? I think from what I have read is about 6 to 8 if I give them plenty of hiding places. My picture is of my little 175 lb dog he just turn 1 year old and his name is kelso. Last edited by tink77; 04-15-2010 at 02:21 PM..

04-20-2010, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rich Frye Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 172	Hi James, I would very much depend on exactly which 'blue' frogs you are talking about, what ages, and what sexes. Adult groups of certain species do fine with one male and several females. Some only like one male and one female. Ect. Five gallons per frog used to be considered a rule of thumb. But it is not now. Go as big as you can. A ten gallon tank is way undersized BTW for say a blue Azureus dart. I'd say you need to determine which section is relevant. I doubt anyone will beat you up too bad if it is not 100% dead on. My advise is utilize the 'search' function. Read tons and you'll probably find answers to many of your questions without even having to ask. Welcome. Rich __________________ Please enjoy Fryebrothersfrogs.com Last edited by Rich Frye; 04-20-2010 at 07:40 PM..

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04-20-2010, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Carlos Pineda Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 48 Real Name: Carlos Pineda	Wuz up James! Welcome to DFF I like 2 greet often because I was made felt welcome when I started here. I had many questions when I started out in the hobby and was helped here to start and to find my dart frogs. Hope it works out for U as well. Maybe with the little knowledge I have I will be able to assist others or U as well. James U are correct though, 6-8 dart frogs is good for a 55 gal. recommended they be the same species of Darts. I learned that as a rule of thumb for it to be 1 frog for every 5 gal. Peace and happy Dartfroggin!