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What is a good kind of frog for a beginner. I want to have like 2 or 3. I was thinking azureus but i have been reading that if there are 2 males, they wont get along

Blue Auratus!!! They look cool and MINE isn't as shy as everyone says they are. He sits and stares at me on my computer. I'm gonna get more soon And he's been pretty easy for me to take care of.

My own blue auratus are extremely shy, but they probably vary with different blood lines, and some individuals are more brave than others. My vote would be for Phyllobates terribilis. Although the mint greens aren't among the most colorful darts, they are iridescent and interesting, none-the-less. They are hardy, bold and usually always in the open. They are also relatively inexpensive, which is always a consideration with first frogs. They get along very well in groups. I've never witnessed intimidation or fighting, although mine are just now reaching 1 year in age and haven't shown breeding behavior yet.

You might also consider the orange splash-back D. galactonotus that also get along well in groups, although they are considerably more expensive and a bit more difficult to find. Mine are delightfully curious, and appear to watch activities going on outside their palludarium.

Of course, there is also the popular D. leucomelas which are relatively cheap and colorful, and do well in groups.
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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

4 D. auratus blue
5 D. galactonotus pumpkin orange splash back
5 D. imitator
6 D. leucomelas
4 D. pumilio Bastimentos
4 D. fantasticus
4 P. terribilis
4 D. reticulatus
4 D. castaneoticus

In addition to the recommendations made by Patty, I would say that the tinctorius group frogs (including azureus) are also great starter frogs, and exceptionally bold--I was watching my azureus go through the mating ritual this morning.

Although it is true that females may fight once mature, froglets don't typically fight. It is usually near sexual maturity that you will see the fighting, and if you have your 3 frogs in a well planted 20 gallon at maturity, you should be just fine, but the females may eat one another's eggs.
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Purveyor of Trivialities and Fine Nonsense

So it would be ok to have 2 maybe 3 azureus in one tank if i had enough plants and "houses"?

Yes, you could have 2-4 juvie azureus in a 10 gallon, but when they are full grown, I would not have more than 3 in a 20 gallon together.
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