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does anyone currently work with this species?

if so, how do you like them? are they very shy? do they do best in groups? are they easy breeders?

i have had darts and mantella's before, so i am not new to this hobby.

however, i had seen a thread pop up on another forum about these, and am looking to get as much info as possible.

i am considering setting up a tank for a pair. why style of tank would work best?

thanks in advance for any and all info!
C~
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http://cherisse44.webs.com/

The P. vittatus, like the P. terribilis, are nice bold frogs that get along well in groups. In my experience, they are just a bit more shy than the terribilis, which are extraordinarily bold. They have a somewhat loud, but nice, rather more musical call than most other darts, who are either hard to hear or sound like a mad squirrel. I've never successfully found and raised eggs from my group of four, but they are enjoyable groupie type frogs that don't seem to be very territorial. I have the 4 in a 55 gallon corner bow tank. They are well worth keeping in my estimation. I don't concern myself much with breeding, so have never worried much about why I'm not finding eggs, but the group has been with me for five years now and have remained conspicuous and enjoyable to watch.

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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

Dendrobates: auratus blue, auratus Ancon Hill, tinctorius azureus, leucomelas. Phyllobates: vittatus, terribilis, lugubris. Epipedobates: anthonyi tricolor pasaje. Ranitomeya fantastica, imitator, reticulata. Adelphobates castaneoticus, galactonotus. Oophagia pumilio Bastimentos. (updated systematic nomenclature)

thank you for the information, patty.

would you happen to have a full tank shot for this species?

i am currently working on a tank, and would like to see what kind of setup has worked for you, since you have had your group for such a long time and they look very healthy...

thanks!
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Here are some early photos of that tank. They aren't very good, but I hope it helps a bit. The left side is a drip wall of fern bark and the right side is drier cork bark with some bromeliads. I have no recent photos, but the pond has since filled in fairly solidly with Ricca moss and the fern bark has grown some Ricca and ferns. None of my tanks ever seem to look the same for long, but this is how it started out, anyway.

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Patty
Pahsimeroi, Idaho

Dendrobates: auratus blue, auratus Ancon Hill, tinctorius azureus, leucomelas. Phyllobates: vittatus, terribilis, lugubris. Epipedobates: anthonyi tricolor pasaje. Ranitomeya fantastica, imitator, reticulata. Adelphobates castaneoticus, galactonotus. Oophagia pumilio Bastimentos. (updated systematic nomenclature)

thank you VERY much.

this reference will help a lot in making them a comfortable home.

i appreciate it.

thanks again!
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