I don't really have too much to add to that excellent post either except for
two things.
1- Most everything I've read about phantasticus states that they shouldn't
be kept in too large of a tank because they may have difficulties finding
prey. We keep our phantasticus in ten gallon tanks that have had screen
added on to them. You could skirt this whole issue by using a padded deli
cup to feed them, which would also help to monitor food intake, but I have
read conflicting info on this subject, and it doesn't work for us at all.
All of ours are pigs wearing little gecko costumes, and they start snatching
up prey as it is introduced into the cages. I also couldn't imagine trying
to find any eggs laid in a tank with four square feet of ground space!!!
2- As for frogs, you might want to consider epipedobates tricolor, if you do
decide to add them. From what I understand they can be kept at lower temps
then some of the other poison frogs, which is better when speaking strictly
about temp compatibility. We have a nice little fivesome that are very day
active and very entertaining to watch. Although these guys may be more
compatible, I'd agree with Melody and Julie about keeping it simple by not
adding frogs. At least right away. If they are wild caught the added
stress of cage mates might be too much for them to handle. Keep in mind
that they can be pretty delicate captives. And even though most captive
bred dart frogs are missing most of their toxins, they may have just enough
to do in a gecko that thinks they look like tasty snack. With the way ours
eat (snatching up anything moving), and with the possibility of overlapping
activity periods, I don't think it is something I would risk.
Good luck with whatever you decide, and I hope you find your phantasticus as
wonderfully fascinating as we do!!!!!
James and Renee
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