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My guided list to easy terrariums
14
items I’ve tried placing everything in order for what you’ll need for terrarium making. From the start with the background, to the drainage and substrate, and ending with the little odds and ends of everything you might need
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Drainage
Drainage barrier
Substrate
Custom backgrounds
Wood for background
Tech and tools
Drainage
Acts as a drainage layer and barrier all in one! Throw this in the bottom of the terrarium and pile dirt on top it’s that simple!
ALEGI Aquarium Sponge Filter Pad 20x20x1
Best addition for drainage layers I’ve found. They give you a little more leeway as the clay balls also absorb water and the space between creates enough ventilation space for quick evaporation
Riare 10LBS Expanded Clay Balls Terrarium Substrate
Drainage barrier
Nothing fancy and not going to be seen. This is the barrier between drainage and substrate so you don’t end up with a lumpy muddy mess of dirt and clay balls
Rindion 48x102 Adjustable Pet-Proof Window Screen
Substrate
Best all in one substrate for any terrarium that has the addition of tropical amphibians and reptiles. Retains water with added sphagnum moss but doesn’t stay soggy due to added bark
Galápagos Bioactive Soil, 8 Quart
Rich in volcanic ash. This substrate is the perfect addition to any planted terrarium
Exo Terra Sub Stratum Volcanic Substrate 8.8lb
Absolute must have for all the little clean up crew critters added. This is the Rollie pollies main food source
SunGrow 50 Pack Mini Catappa Leaves 2"
Helps purify substrate and reduce the risk of a mold outbreak for the tropical set ups
Legigo 2 QT Horticultural Charcoal Biochar
Custom backgrounds
Fish and reptile safe. I have used this to create every custom made background in any terrarium I am setting up. Truly great stuff!
Great Stuff 99112849 Smart Dispenser Pond & Stone 12oz
Made for fish tanks but safe for all. After application just let sit for 8-12 hours and you’ll have a great texture for your spray foam to adhere to. If you want to water proof any seems this also works wonders for paludariums!
SELSIL Aquarium Silicone Clear Sealant 10.14oz
I have had the same brick through all 6 of my terrariums and have had nothing but a good experience with it. Helps hold humidity levels so you don’t have to mist everyday
SuperMoss Orchid Sphagnum Moss 1 lb
Wood for background
Finding the right wood can be rough. I’ve added this to terrariums AND aquariums and have not noticed any rot even after having it completely submerged in water for over a year. It is a mystery box but from my experience it’s like they know what you ...
majoywoo Natural Small Coral Driftwood 5 Pcs
Same wood different size
majoywoo Natural Coral Driftwood 6-10" 3 Pcs
Tech and tools
Cheap, accurate, easy to read
Mini Digital Hygrometer Thermometer 2 Pack
Cheapest 4 pieces set I’ve found. The long thin design helps get into those spaces that are a little harder to reach and make tank maintenance a breeze
Ohtomber 4PCS Aquascape Tools Kit