Eggs and Tadpoles

Most species of dart frog it is best to remove the eggs from the tank and rear them yourself, or wait for the parents to drop them off in pools of water but you may miss some depending on your set up.

I usually pull the eggs when I see them. I keep my tadpoles in a clear tool box which has dividers so I can keep the tadpoles separate so they do not cannibalize each other. I keep a small bit of Java moss to help oxygenate the water and offer an additional food source. To help with water conditions and prevent bacteria I put a small piece of Indian almond leaf in with each tadpole also. They can also munch on the leaf as it decays. I feed fish flake every other day give or take and change the water as needed using a turkey blaster. If you use tap water ensure you use a dechlorinator to make the water safe for your little critters.

As the tadpoles develop all 4 legs you will need to ensure the tadpoles have a means of getting out of the water when they’re ready to. Typically I will use a deli cup on an angle so they can crawl out of the water on their own and then I remove the deli cup from the grow out bins. Froglets will do best with a lot of feeders available. I regularly add springtails to the growout bins as well as dwarf white isopods. This ensures there is always a good source available and I’ll feed melanogaster flies as well.

In the images with this post there are dendrobates tinctorius tumucumaque and Ranitomeya highland ‘sirensis’. If you have any questions on raising frogs or rearing tadpoles send me a message and I’d be happy to help!