hybrids are always a concern, but yes, i get what you are saying. as far as care, the two are almost identical. as far as mixing auratus and mantallas, i didn't know that was such a big issue. hybrids wouldn't be a problem there as mantellas are mroe closely related to the Rane family than dendrobates, but they are pretty differernt in their care and geographically then are across the world from eachother. it also depends on what type of mantella you are referring to, they all have differnt care. the different forms of D. auratus vary a ton too, some are only 1.35 inchces, and others can get up to 1.75, some are shy and reculsive, and others are bold and outgoing in the terrarium. _bottom line_______ mixing species and morphs is not a good idea, and while it can be done by some for most frogs it doesn't work so well.

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