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I'm at a loss. I've got a thirty gallon with everything setup and ready for frogs. The problem is I can't decide on what type to get.

I love the look of azureus, but I don't like the fact they fight. How many adults could I keep in a thirty?

I also like some of the auratus. Can I mix different colors together? How shy are they?

Another favorite are the leucs. I can't find much info on them though. What what are they like to keep? Can I mix them in with Auratus? Thanks. Brooks

Ok as stated many times before mixing IS NOT A GOOD IDEA. I don't want to start a big debate again.

Leucs are nice, and can be kept in groups. You could put 4 or so in a 30 gal.

OR You could get 2 male, and 1 female Azureus. Only the females fight.

It would not be a good idea to mix anything or mix different Aratus either.
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Kyle
www.kylesphotos.com
Dart Links - still a work in progress
1.2.0 D. leucomelas
1.1.0 D. azureus
1.0.1 D. imitators

Patrick at saurian.net has azureus pairs for 250, that way you wont get frogs that fight, or you could get 4 leucs, they are a awesome beginner frog, like kyle said MIXING IS NOT A GOOD IDEA
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Jacob Pott's collection
As of 1/16/04
1.2.3 Leucomelas (the 3 juveniles are the brightest orange I've seen there almost red, there not from my trio)
1.1.16 Green and Bronze Auratus
0.0.2 Imitators
0.0.1 Vents (more soon)
0.0.2 Nicaraguan Green and Black Auratus
0.0.3 Citronella Tincs
0.0.2 Powder Blue Tincs
0.0.2 Yellow Back Tincs
1.1.0 Surinam Cobalts (extremely soon)

Like Kyle said, it is not a good idea for a beginner to mix species. It seems that this is what goes through a mahority of our minds just before we actually acquire frogs and I an truly understand your desire to do so. However, after you have gained some good insight and experience with darts you may be able to mix a couple of species of seperate genus such as one species of Dendrobates and one species of Phyllobates. Also, though I'm sure many will argue against this, I believe that one should start with established, healthy juveniles first. If you are successful for a good while, you can consider adults. The reason I say this is because when and if you do breed frogs, you need to be prepared with hands on experience in caring for such small frogs. Best of luck with your upcoming project(s) and welcome to this fine hobby!!

-Bill J
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