Dendrobates Auratus Green & Black "Costa Rican" Tadpoles

Joe's Frogs Tadpoles are Fed in rotation 2x weekly with Repashy Soilent Green and Joe's Frogs Brine Shrimp Flakes. Water quality is very important when raising tadpoles so we recommend using  Joe's Frogs Catappa Leaf Extract to make Tadpole Tea to ensure the best water quality and healthy tadpoles. For all your tadpole breeding needs visit our Tadpole Breeding Page.

NAME

Dendrobates Auratus Green & Black" 

BREEDING

D.Auratus are very easy to breed. Eggs are laid on petri dishes and on smooth leaves mostly. Best kept in a 1.1.0 pair (1 male & 1 female) but do great in groups as well. Females are usually Larger and have a thicker chest region. 

MATURITY

D.Auratus reach maturity within 10-12 months. once established they can lay eggs every 7-10 days. Morphing time is 60-100 days.

NATURAL HABITAT

D.Aurtatus Green & Black is native to Costa Rica.

HUMIDITY

Tanks should be kept at 70%-100% at all times. Automatic Misting Systems help to keep humidity in check. 

FEEDING

Drosophila Melanogaster fruit flies is easily consumed by D. Auratus at any age. Adults will easily consume larger food like Drosophila Hydei fruit flies. All Feeder insects should be dusted with a quality vitamin & mineral supplement.

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