Springtails are a staple in vivariums. Springtails are considered part of the “clean-up crew.” They help the habitat by eating mold and waste. The springtails are also a great food source for thumbnails and small dart frogs.
Raising the springtails on clay allow for easy seeding of vivariums and feeding animals. It takes about 4-6 weeks for culture to boom. Vent twice a week by opening and closing the lid. Feed springtails once a week or more if no food is present. Springtails also need a moist environment so add water as needed.
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
Common names: Starry Night Reed Frog, Spotted Reed Frog.
Named for its black body covered in small white-to-yellow “star-like” spots, resembling a starry night sky.
Belongs to the Heterixalus genus, often called “reed frogs” due to their habitat in grasses and reeds.
Characteristics
Small, nocturnal, semi-arboreal frog.
Known for its striking appearance and vocal nighttime activity.
Native to Madagascar, often found near ponds, rice paddies, and wetlands.
Recommended Vivarium Size
Minimum: 18” x 18” x 18” for a small group (3–4 frogs).
Vertical setups are preferred, with reeds, live plants, and climbing structures.
Provide both land areas and a shallow water section for soaking and breeding.
Temperature
Daytime: 74–80°F (23–27°C).
Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).
Avoid temps above 82°F.
Humidity
70–90%, with daily misting.
Requires good ventilation to prevent stagnation.
Size of Frog
Adults reach ~1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm).
Life Span
5–8 years in captivity with proper care.
Feeding
Diet: small insects such as crickets, fruit flies, and houseflies.
Feed daily or every other day.
Dust prey with calcium and vitamins 2–3 times per week.
Color/Pattern
Black or dark brown base color with scattered white or yellow star-like spots across the body.
Belly is lighter, often pale or cream-colored.
Contrasting pattern makes it one of the most unique reed frog species.
Social Behavior
Can be housed in small groups.
Males are very vocal, producing trills and chirps during the night, especially in breeding season.
Generally peaceful but should have space and plant cover to avoid stress.
How to Determine Sex
Males: smaller, slimmer, very vocal, and develop darker throats when calling.
Females: larger, fuller-bodied, especially when gravid.
How to Breed
Stimulate breeding with heavy misting and simulated rainy-season conditions.
Males call to attract females, and eggs are laid on aquatic vegetation or near water.
Tadpoles develop in shallow water and can be raised in separate aquatic setups.
Metamorphosis usually takes 6–10 weeks depending on diet and temperature.
✨ The Starry Night Reed Frog is highly sought after for its cosmic, star-like patterning, making it a standout display species for collectors and enthusiasts.
Highlights:
36 inches by 18 inches
Color: Black
Allows water to pass through
Blocks substrate and most bioactive organisms from getting into the false bottom
The substrate barrier is a vital component when builiding a habitat. It is the layer that protects the drainage layer from the substrate mix. It allows the water to drain from the substrate and collect in the false bottom. The substrate barrier helps hold the hudmidy by allowing the water to stay in the tank without saturating the soil. The barrier is black and allows it to be hidden so the focus can be on the animal.
GTIN: 00860011483618
Used for a variety of feeder insects. Easy to use, clean, and convenient water source in gel form. Eliminates problems of drowning and water contamination.
24 ounces
GTIN: 00860011483663
Tadpole KitEverything that is needed to raise a tapole is included! 32 oz Cup and Fabric Lid Tadpole Tea Tadpole Food Feeding Spoon Water Changing Tool
Species: Tradescantia Zebrina
Common Name: Inch Plant, Wandering Dude, Spiderwort
Native to: Mexico and Central America
Temperature preferences: 65 to 80 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Moderate, even moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: The inch plant is a must in any habitat. It is easy to grow and fill in any empty spots. Inhabitants will pop against this bright leaves. The leaves are a beautiful green, silver, and purple.To establish a cutting, simply put the stem in moist substrate with a layer of sphagnum around it, then firm the mix around the stem so that it stands up.
Highlights:
Leaves have a fuzzy texture
Fast growing and spreading
White flowers
Deep green
Terrestrial
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 4 leaves and established roots.
Dwarf Purple Isopods (Trichorhina sp. "Dwarf Purple") are a rare and eye-catching tropical isopod species, known for their subtle purple hue and small size. Ideal for humid bioactive enclosures, they make excellent cleanup crews while adding a touch of color and intrigue. Though slightly slower to breed than their Dwarf White relatives, they thrive in stable, high-humidity environments and are a great choice for hobbyists looking to diversify their isopod collection with something unique and low-profile.
Native to: Tropical Regions of the Americas
Humidity: High
Breeding Speed: Moderate to fast
Difficulty: Beginner
Quantity: 25 Count
Dwarf White Isopods are a go-to choice for bioactive enthusiasts and dart frog keepers alike! These tiny, burrowing isopods are excellent at breaking down waste, mold, and decaying matter, making them the perfect cleanup crew for tropical enclosures, especially dart frog habitats. Their small size, soft bodies, and subterranean behavior make them ideal for delicate amphibians and other microfauna.
Native to: Tropical Regions of the Americas
Humidity: High
Breeding Speed: Fast
Difficulty: Beginner
Quantity: 25 Count
Other Names (How it Got Its Names)
Common names: True Tomato Frog, Antongil Bay Tomato Frog.
Named for its bright red, tomato-like coloration and its native region of Antongil Bay in Madagascar.
Distinguished from closely related species (Dyscophus guineti and Dyscophus insularis) by its more vivid red coloration.
Characteristics
Large, terrestrial frog with a rounded, plump body.
Known for its defensive behavior: when threatened, it can inflate its body and secrete a sticky, irritating substance to deter predators.
Nocturnal and ground-dwelling, preferring leaf litter and humid forest floors.
Recommended Vivarium Size
Minimum: 20-gallon long tank for one adult.
Larger enclosures (36” x 18” or bigger) recommended for multiple frogs.
Provide deep substrate (coco fiber, soil, leaf litter) for burrowing, along with hides and a shallow water dish.
Temperature
Daytime: 72–80°F (22–27°C).
Nighttime: 68–72°F (20–22°C).
Avoid temps above 82°F.
Humidity
60–80%, with daily misting.
Maintain moist substrate but allow slightly drier surface areas.
Size of Frog
Adults: 3.5–4 inches (9–10 cm).
Females are larger and bulkier than males.
Life Span
6–10 years in captivity; occasionally longer with excellent care.
Feeding
Diet: crickets, roaches, earthworms, silkworms, and other appropriately sized insects.
Feed 3–4 times weekly.
Dust prey with calcium and vitamins regularly.
Color/Pattern
Females: bright red to scarlet, the classic “tomato” look.
Males: usually duller orange or rusty red.
Juveniles often brown or tan, developing red coloration with age.
Social Behavior
Can be housed singly or in small groups (1 male with multiple females recommended).
Males call with a deep, resonant croak, especially during rainy conditions.
Some aggression may occur in confined spaces, so provide multiple hides.
How to Determine Sex
Males: smaller, slimmer, duller coloration, with distinct calls.
Females: larger, bulkier, and much brighter red.
How to Breed
Stimulate breeding with a rain chamber setup (increased misting and water depth).
Eggs are laid in large clumps on the water’s surface.
Tadpoles are free-swimming and omnivorous, requiring a separate aquatic rearing setup.
Metamorphosis occurs in 6–8 weeks depending on diet and temperature.
🍅 The True Tomato Frog (D. antongilii) is prized for its vivid red coloration, making it a standout among Madagascan frogs — and is considered a flagship species for amphibian conservation.
Description: Raised on Finn's Frog Farm Fruit Fly media, Turkish Gliders are a small fruit fly approximately 3 mm long. They are extremely prolific and are the perfect feeder for dart frogs and juvenile frogs and toads.
New fresh culture (will be ready to feed from in approximately 3 weeks)
Finn's Frog Farm sells everything you need when you are ready to culture your own fruit flies.
For local pick-ups in Cottage Grove, MN; if listed as out of stock please email for availability and pick-up.
One size
Crown height, in
6.50
Width of front panel, in
7.37
Bill length, in
2.87
Made with 100% cotton twill for high-end comfort and durability, these custom distressed hats bring all the style and practicality one needs in daily life. The low profile along with the D-ring closure on a self-fabric hideaway strap ensures both proper protection from the sun and that perfect, adjustable fit.
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