So this tank has been set up since June 28th. That’s the day I put in my substrate mix, plants, and my CUC.

I did not do anything to these plants. I just removed as much soil as I could and put them right in the tank. I did find a caterpillar and removed it lol, haven’t noticed anything else in there.

That being said I am wanted to get rid of one of the plants and replace it with a new one. Would like to add at least one more plant maybe.

Do I need to do anything special? If I need to quarantine how would I do so?

First post, and I'm extremely excited to learn. I dream of having a bioactive enclosure for my 3 year old California Kingsnake, and I'm slowly getting it together!

I have a few questions regarding backgrounds.

What do yall recommend to use? I've attempted Great Stuff, but it has shrunk too much to be considered useful at this point, which has disappointed me.

Does anyone have similar enclosures to share? I'd love to receive some inspiration!

Thank you in advance for the help!

I'm planning on setting up a bioactive enclosure for my bci and wanted to get your advice on the best substrate mix. I'm also curious if the type of isopods I use makes a difference. I've come across different opinions and information online about specific isopod species being better suited for my girls setups, and I'd love to get your take on whether it truly matters.

I recently bought this as second hand. Need help to improve it! I want it to be a paludarium with a watherfall. My inspiration is a rainforest style. Not against some animals inside maybe (Shrimp? Frog? Lezard? Nothing?), but not at first. The dimmension are 24*18*24 inch (Front, back, top).

Hi guys, this vivarium is only about 5 days old, but I was wondering if this mold was a concern? I’m assuming it’s not, but since this is my first Vivarium I’m a bit anxious.

I’ve been misting about once or twice a day and there are usually still water droplets on leaves between misting? I think I may have accidentally had the bottom vent closed, opening that may help, but should I also get a small fan for circulation? I plan on putting a gargoyle gecko in here eventually.

I haven’t really seen my springtails much? Is that normal when the viv is just starting and populations are growing?