Snails are one of the easiest terrarium pets to get started with. Inexpensive, small, and famously chill, these slowpokes seem like a natural fit. That said, as these pets can actually eat the plants inside, they need a slightly different approach than your typical terrarium setup (and perhaps some hardier plant choices). In this guide,
Worms are one of nature’s best cleaners. Hungry, wiggly powerhouses that can make short work of any waste organic matter. Seems like a great fit for a bioactive terrarium, right? Well, you’d be right – but with some important caveats. Earthworms, in particular, can be a double-edged sword, but there are a variety of worms
Who doesn’t love a succulent? Much like their namesake, they’re irresistibly juicy, and luckily for us, they come in every shape you can imagine and every color of the rainbow. But finding succulents for terrariums can be tricky (not to mention finding the right terrarium for your succulents). This post will reveal the best succulent plant
Today, we’re exploring a dynamic range of paludarium ideas. Looking at everything from the award-winning aquascaping styles that look to recreate exotic jungle and mangrove environments, to new alien worlds and curious constructions. Seriously, the possibilities are endless when it comes to these semi-aquatic habitats. Few plants are off limits when there’s this much versatility
The very concept of a terrarium is truly fascinating. A contained, self-sustaining ecosystem? Wild. And when you look a little deeper, you’ll find that terrariums have quite the interesting past, present, and future. This post will take you through 8 interesting facts and stats (in a loosely chronological order). So let’s do it. This page
Pill bugs, roly-polies, sowbugs, woodlice – isopods go by many names. Though these critters are neither bugs nor lice, but rather crustaceans. Ones that are surprisingly successful at thriving in all sorts of environments. And we should be thankful too. So many of them play a vital role in many of our planet’s natural processes,
Building a terrarium or vivarium without hardscape is like creating a meal but not seasoning it. Will it fill you up? Of course. But will it ever truly satisfy? Hardscape is the flavor, the spice, the metaphorical salt! Whether you prefer a neat-and-tidy polished look or a wild organic build, hardscape gives scale, texture, and
Everyone knows that pets are the new children, and plants are the new pets. So what better way to bring life to a fish bowl than to forgo the fish for lush greenery? Fish bowl terrariums are a fantastic way to revamp glassware, unleash your creativity and make something that elevates your home. In this
Cubaris murina is the dark horse of the Cubaris isopods. Lacking any bright, distinctive markings, it’s perhaps not as flashy or memorable as some of its famous cousins, but these critters are more than just a cute face (which of course, they still have). In fact, the so-called ‘Little Sea’ isopod brings a lot to
The Giant Canyon Isopod is a fitting name for this absolute tank of a crustacean. Large and in charge, these critters make a fantastic terrarium cleanup crew. They’re also one of the hardiest species on the market, so they’re a great choice for setups of all kinds. Come with me on a journey through the
If you haven’t heard of Seiryu Stone, you must have been living under a rock. It’s an aquascaping cult classic, and much to my delight, it’s becoming a familiar face on the terrarium scene too. As a matter of fact, it was the first piece of terrarium hardscape I ever used, and I’ve found myself
Creating a naturalistic planted vivarium is one of the best things you can do for your pet reptiles. Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by lush green foliage? That said, the appetite of your pet critters can make plant choices a little more complicated. It’s important that we choose non-toxic plants just in case they