Care level: intermediate
Temperament: generally bold and active
Minimum Enclosure Size: 20 gallon long (30″x12″x12″ (75x30x30cm)) for 1-3
Cohabitation: good in singles, pairs or groups but females may compete after sexual maturity if with males.
Ideal Temp: 70-80°F (21-27°C)
Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)
Safe Temp Range: 60-85°F (15.5-29°C)
UVB: UVI zone 0.5-1/Ferguson zone 1 (e.g. Arcadia Shadedweller 7% at 18+” (45+cm) with no mesh or at 12+” (30+cm) over typical mesh)
Humidity: 70-100%, dips down to 50% temporarily is safe with access to water but should never fully dry out
Diet: small invertebrate feeders such as fruit flies, small crickets, small roaches, rice flour beetles, bean beetles, etc.
Size: females up to 1.5” (4cm) , males a bit smaller
Wild Distribution: wet lowland forests in South America (northern Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela)
(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
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