Want to make a vivarium for a small creature like a frog or a gecko? Here are some great tips and techniques from Michelle. My thanks go to her for sending in this info!

She has quite a few vivariums here on my website you can check them out here: Michelles Vivariums

Materials for terrarium making

1- here are all materials put together before beginning
2- the clay balls ,close up view
3-terrarium moss you can buy at local pet stores
4-small plants
5-i like to use this mix, i found at it a canadian tire and works great

This picture shows the clay balls in a vivarium. They look great.
You can see more pics of this vivarium right here.

RESOURCES

Hydroton Grow Rocks - 10 Liter

Hydroton clay pebbles or rocks are made from pH neutral clay. Their air to moisture ratio makes them ideal for hydroponics. They can be used to fill plastic net cups in aeroponic and NFT Nutrient Film Technique systems, as a medium for drip irrigation systems, or as a medium for container gardening. Hydroton is an expanded clay medium manufactured in Germany and is well suited for growing larger plants like tomatoes and peppers. It holds water extremely well and offers good capillary action. It is reusable, clean, and odorless. The 10 liter bag will fill approximately 24x 3, 21x 3.75", 10x 5", 8x 5.5, or 4 - 8 net pots.

Miracle-Gro 0059472-323 Sphagnum Peat Moss - 8 Quart

Specially formulated to be moist, dust-free and absorb water easily. Loosens and aerates heavy clay soils, while improving water and nutrient retention. Contains a unique wetting agent that absorbs water quickly and easily. Easy-to-use formula is moist and 5 times less dusty. Enriched with Miracle-Gro Plant Food to help get plants off to a great start.

Live Sphagnum Moss for Vivarium, Terrarium, Craft

1 quart bag of sphagnum moss. This has been freshly harvested from a boggy area on my land. Pesticide free - great for Vivarium or garden.

Easy Gardener 1041 Weed Block Landscape Fabric - 3-Foot x 50-Foot

Exo Terra Glass Terrarium, 18 by 18 by 18-Inch

• Glass terrarium for reptiles or amphibians
• Patented front window ventilation
• Raised bottom frame in order to fit a substrate heater; Waterproof bottom
• Escape-proof dual doors lock to prevent escape
• Closable inlets for wires and/or tubing management

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