As in any part of the dart frog hobby there are numerous myths cemented into the brains of hobbyists as “facts” - i.e. dogma. There is none greater myth than the assertion that “finespot” or “sky blue” Azureus are somehow unnatural and could only have been conceived through linebreeding. What about the Wattley line, credited to the renowned discus breeder? Certainly you have heard of all of this before. As to any story, there are more than one sides to this story. What you may learn may go against any of your preconceived notions.

How many Dendrobatid aficionados really know all about the history of this poison dart frog icon? This article is an attempt to document any point in time where Azureus either first entered captivity or circulated to more countries. Azureus tends to have this ‘vibe’ that they only descend from one or two limited imports, but that may not be the case. Any and all Azureus lovers may find this article a good read. Rather than being served as a story, this timeline is meant to be more of an index and may be updated as more information comes to light. Many fascinating historical photos associated with the history of Azureus in captivity are preserved here for all to enjoy.