Dyeing Dart Frog Robertus (Dendrobates tinctorius Robertus) Care Sheet

Quick Facts

Behavior

• Highly active, alert, and visually striking; spends time climbing and exploring foliage.

• Social species; can be housed in small groups if space permits.

• Displays bright coloration as a warning; captive-bred are non-toxic but delicate.

• Avoid handling; skin is sensitive and easily stressed.

Enclosure Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 2030 liters for a small group (23 adults)

• Substrate: Moist coco fiber, sphagnum moss, or soil mix to retain humidity

• Decor: Live plants, cork bark, leaf litter, small branches for climbing and hiding

• Humidity: 7590%

• Temperature:

  • Day: 2426C

  • Night: 2022C

• Lighting: 1012 hours of low to moderate light; UVB optional for plant health

• Ventilation: Good airflow to prevent mold

Compatibility

• Social with conspecifics; avoid overcrowding.

• Do not house with larger amphibians or predatory species.

Diet

• Carnivorous; feeds on small live insects:

  • Fruit flies (Drosophila)

  • Pinhead crickets

  • Springtails

• Feed juveniles daily; adults 35 per week

• Dust prey with calcium and vitamin supplements regularly

• Provide shallow water or mist leaves for hydration

Care Tips

• Avoid handling; skin is delicate and absorbs chemicals easily.

• Maintain high humidity for hydration and skin health.

• Spot-clean enclosure daily; remove waste and moldy substrate.

• Provide live plants and hiding spots for enrichment and security.

Breeding

• Oviparous; females lay small clutches of 412 eggs on leaves or hidden spots.

• Eggs develop in moist conditions; adults may transport tadpoles to small water pools.

• Stable temperature and high humidity are essential for successful breeding.

Visual Quick Guide

• Enclosure: 2030 L, humid substrate, plants, climbing branches

• Temp: Day 2426C / Night 2022C

• Humidity: 7590%

• Diet: Carnivorous (small live insects)

• Activity: Diurnal, active climber and explorer

• Stress: Avoid handling; provide plenty of hiding spots and plants

Please note: We don’t ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.