I believe this is the male Tarapoto of this particular vivarium. One of my first offspring from last year. While I have been told I overpaid for his parents, they did produce quite a few eggs until very recently, when I thought adding more coco fiber to their vivarium might be a good idea. It wasn’t. I’m hoping this little guy’s mate will be ready to lay eggs soon, with more progeny forthcoming.

At the moment while my Tarapoto are slowing down in their breeding, The Varadero and Yuri are speeding up. So much so I’m sure to have over 10 of each, assuming they make it as juveniles. Only time will tell.

So I thought I’d take some time to reflect on my imitator dart frog experiences over the last year and a half. This is what I know:

1. FRUIT FLIES: Wingless fruit flies are better than flightless fruit flies. And never mix them together unless you want to give flight to the flightless. Good fruit fly nutrition will trickle down to the frogs. So vitamins for everyone! And always make sure you culture enough fruit flies! Put a nice group of 30 or so fruit flies in a 32 ounce deli cup. Make two cups, twice a week. And the tops designed with vents do make things easier in the long run.
2. SPRINGTAILS: Seed your tanks with them, and as long as you have ample food they will never go away. Great alternative for dinner.
3. FEEDING: Keep a slice of banana around to keep the fruit flies from wanting to wander. It also makes a nice feeding area. Dust the fruit flies with vitamins before tossing the on the bananas, Or pump some into the misting system.

More later.