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How to Create a Natural Vivarium
While having a vivarium can be fun to maintain, creating one can be very stressful if you think about it too much. This wikiHow article will teach you how to make a natural terrarium. Just follow the steps provided!
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EditSteps
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1Gather the materials listed below.
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2Pour the river rocks at the bottom of the tank. It should be one or two inches high.
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3Place the AC filter or screen above the rocks. This will help prevent the soil and water from mixing.
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4Fill the bottom of the tank with water. It should only be as high as the rocks are.
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5Apply the soil on top of the filter of screen.
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6Plant the plants in the desired spot.
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7Place the appliances in the desired spot.
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8Apply the forest moss to the bottom of the terrarium.
EditTips
- You need to keep the humidity and temperature between 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mist whenever you think the humidity is low.
- Do not use dirt or material from outside. You will kill amphibian and most reptiles with the pesticides, bacteria, or viruses .
- If you want to add a water feature (waterfall, stream, etc), plant a pump in the river rocks, and fill the tank with water.
- if you want natural moss to plant in your garden first you let it soak in warm water for 24-48 hours doing so will get rid of viruses and other infections that could end up killing your moss. then roll out the mat in your garden and let nature do its thing.
EditThings You'll Need
- Terrarium
- River rocks
- Screen or AC filter
- Soil
- Moss
- Plants
- Appliances, such as rocks, wood, etc.
