Citronella Tinctorius Dart Frogs

🐸 Quick Care Note: Citronella Dart Frog
(Dendrobates tinctorius "Citronella")
> Big, Bold & Electric Yellow! Known for their striking citrus-yellow backs, deep blue legs, and confident daytime personalities, Citronellas are one of the largest and most rewarding dart frog morphs to keep.
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🌡️ Essential Parameters
* Temperature: 72°F – 78°F (Avoid temperatures above 80°F—dart frogs are extremely heat-sensitive!)
* Humidity: 80% – 100% (Mist 1–2 times daily to maintain continuous tropical humidity)
* Lighting: 12-hour day/night cycle (Standard LED plant growth lighting; UVB is optional but beneficial)
* Diet: Flightless Fruit Flies (D. melanogaster & D. hydei) + Springtails
* Feeding Schedule:
* Froglets / Juveniles: Daily
* Adults: Every 2 days
🏠 Quick Setup Checklist
* [ ] Enclosure: 18x18x18 (or 20-Gallon Long/High minimum) tropical vivarium
* [ ] Drainage & Substrate: Drainage layer (LECA/False Bottom) + moisture-retaining ABG mix
* [ ] Leaf Litter & Hides: Heavy layer of magnolia/oak leaf litter + cork bark & coconut huts
* [ ] Live Plants: Broad-leaf plants (Pothos, Bromeliads, Syngonium) for climbing and water catchment
* [ ] Supplements: Dust fruit flies with Calcium + D_3 at every feeding and a Reptile Multivitamin 1–2x/month (Vitamin A is essential for dart frogs!)
⚠️ Important Notes:
* Handling: Display animals only! Amphibian skin easily absorbs oils and toxins from human hands.
* Cohabitation: Keep in pairs or small juvenile groups. Adult females will fight over territory—do not cohabitate multiple adult females!