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Phyllobates bicolor (Bicolor Dart Frog)

Care level: intermediate

Temperament: bold and active

Minimum Enclosure Size: approximately 24″x24″x18″ (60x45x45cm) minimum for 1-3

Cohabitation: does well in singles, pairs or groups

Ideal Temp: 70-75°F (21-24°C)

Night Temp: 60-65°F (15.5-18°C)

Safe Temp Range: 60-80°F (15.5-27°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: 80-100%

Diet: small invertebrate feeders such as fruit flies, small crickets, small roaches, rice flour beetles, bean beetles, etc.

Size: up to 2” (5cm) and heavy bodied

Wild Distribution: tropical rainforests of northwest Colombia

(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)


Other Resources:

Josh’s Frogs – Phyllobates bicolor Care

ADW – Phyllobates bicolor

AmphibiaWeb – Phyllobates bicolor