Tesoros Frogs Oophaga sylvatica Koi 0.0.3 (Locale 1)
HISTORIC RELEASE V
Three Young Koi — Three Unique Expressions
The Koi journey continues.
Following the extraordinary response to our previous Historic Releases, Tesoros Frogs is proud to present Historic Release V—a unique opportunity to acquire three young, unsexed Oophaga sylvatica “Koi.”
What makes this release particularly special is the striking variation among these three individuals.
One with virtually no black coloration, revealing a remarkably clean and bright expression.
One with some black coloration, creating a beautiful balance between its vivid orange-red body and developing black pattern.
One with significantly more black coloration, displaying a bold and dramatic expression of the Koi pattern.
All three frogs are young and unsexed, allowing their owners to watch them mature and discover how their colors and patterns continue to develop over time.
THREE KOI. THREE EXPRESSIONS.
One of the most fascinating characteristics of the Koi morph is its extraordinary individual variation. Even within the same breeding program, each frog can develop its own distinctive combination of colors and patterns.
This release offers the rare opportunity to experience that variation firsthand—with three young Koi displaying three remarkably different expressions of the same extraordinary morph.
MORE THAN A FROG
Every Koi offered by Tesoros Frogs represents years of dedication to establishing a legal and sustainable captive-breeding program for Colombia's extraordinary amphibian biodiversity.
The Koi program is the result of more than a decade of investment, research, permitting, breeding, program development, and conservation work. These Historic Releases have helped us recover a significant portion of the financial investment and debt generated during those years while demonstrating that legal, traceable, conservation-based breeding can create a sustainable alternative to the illegal wildlife trade.
By participating in these releases, collectors are not simply acquiring an extraordinary frog—they are becoming part of the continuing story of the Koi and the conservation model behind it.
THE KOI STORY CONTINUES
Three young frogs.
Three unique expressions.
One extraordinary Colombian treasure.
Welcome to Historic Release V.
Good luck to all participants!
Tesoros Frogs
Conservation through responsible captive breeding.
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Tesoros Frogs Oophaga sylvatica Koi 0.0.3 (Locale 1)
Details
The Koi morph is distinguished by its extraordinary combination of vivid orange or deep red with brilliant blue or white and bold black markings, creating unique patterns reminiscent of ornamental koi fish. No two individuals are alike, making every frog a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of nature. These first frogs originate from the first locality where we were able to legally establish our founder breeding stock for this remarkable morph. As our conservation breeding program continues to expand, additional localities featuring their own distinctive color variations and unique characteristics will be introduced in future releases.
Terrarium size and Social behavior: We recommend housing this species in pairs on terrariums of 30 gallons or larger, depending on the complexity of climbing options such as spikeless bromeliads, sturdy-leaved plants, or platforms. It is preferable to use a thick layer of Tesoros de Colombia leaf litter as the substrate for optimal habitat conditions. Temperature This species prefers a range between 65 and 81 °F Humidity A range between 70 - 90 % is recommended Nutrition Fruit flies (Drosophila), pinhead crickets and springtails with supplemented with minerals and vitamins. Age and longevity We offer only frogs 3+months old. They can live for more than 15 years in captivity but 8 years is considered an average.
Classified as Near Threatened in the wild due primarily to illegal overcollection for the pet trade and ongoing habitat loss, this species is now benefiting from a new conservation approach. By entering a legal biocommerce framework, a transparent and sustainable alternative is being established—one that effectively shuts down smuggling activities originating from Colombia. Threats: Overexploitation for the illegal pet trade, Habitat destruction, Chytrid fungus infection
All sylvaticas sold will be shipped from Colombia during October 2026 to Miami. We ship all frog orders using overnight delivery to ensure your frogs arrive safely the next day. Once shipped, you’ll receive an email from Tesoros Frogs containing your tracking number and shipping confirmation. Shipping Days: Frogs are dispatched Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. If you need the frogs delivered on a specific date, please contact us by phone or email. Be sure to include your order confirmation number in any email requests. Additional Packaging Fees: Some orders may require extra costs for special packaging, such as insulated containers or heat/cold packs, to maintain ideal temperatures during transit. Live Arrival Guarantee To ensure your frogs arrive healthy, the following conditions must be met: Temperature Requirement: The delivery location’s temperature must stay above 41°F (5°C). Delivery Attendance: Someone must be present to accept the package on the first delivery attempt. Reporting Issues: Any concerns about the frogs must be reported within one hour of delivery. Carrier Pick-Up Option: If preferred, you can request the package be held at a carrier’s facility for personal pick-up. For any special instructions or further inquiries, please reach out. We’re happy to assist!
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