Frogarium
Find the stories and resources to convert a 125-gallon aquarium into a thriving
habitat for tropical frogs and plants.
Hopping from fish to frogs
For 30 years, I’ve kept large aquariums. Now we’re welcoming frogs into our basement.
To hobbyists, a “Vivarium” means a habitat for pet frogs that focuses on living, natural design elements, especially tropical plants. This blog shows how to set one up by repurposing equipment from aquariums. You’ll find a tour of my current system, helpful videos, and links to references that you might find useful.
Our vivarium
Take a guided tour of our vivarium, including notes on managing a larger enclosure, and essential infrastructure like plumbing and feeding.
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Vidoes
YouTube provides a wealth of information from inspirational ideas to how-to guides. These resources were helpful when setting up this vivarium.
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Links
Keeping poison dart frog vivariums is a niche hobby, but you’ll find plenty of resources and helpful communities with this list of references.
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Contact us
This page is developed by a long-time aquarium hobbyist who is a newcomer to vivariums, frogs, and plants. Find contact information and get help and additional resources from fellow hobbyists.