Build Journal – Setting up an 18x18x24 Vivarium
Bioactive Vivariums are always changing and evolving Keeping vivariums and dart frogs is an evolving hobby with many unexpected iterations and changes. Each vivarium has a story to tell and here is the one of a 18x18x24 vivarium I picked up for $50 on Facebook market place in 2023. What started out as a home […]
How to Build a Eurostyle Vivarium
Learn more about building eurostyle vivariums, and explore our glass calculator which gives you a cut list for your custom vivarium
Substrate Series: ABG Mix as a Substrate for Dart Frog Vivariums
What substrate should you use in your dart frog vivarium? When keeping dart frogs it is important to set up the right environment for them and a big part of this is selecting the appropriate substrate for your dart frog vivarium. If you’re interested in keeping tropical plants like orchids or poison dart frogs you […]
Substrate Series: Filter Foam as a Vivarium Substrate
Filter foam or aquarium sponge filter media is a relatively new innovation to keeping dart frogs. Overall, as a substrate it is an effective way to keep your dart frogs happy while also growing vivarium plants well. Filter foam has some unique advantages over organic substrates, such as ABG, including its longevity, ease of use, and […]
How to set up a Dart Frog Grow Out Bins or Temporary Enclosure
The benefits of temporary dart frog grow out bins When it comes to raising dart frogs, especially young or newly acquired ones, creating the right environment is key to their health and development. Temporary dart frog grow out bins or enclosures are an invaluable tool for hobbyists looking to monitor their frogs closely before they […]
Leaf Litter Sterilization for Vivariums: A Complete Guide
Leaf litter plays a crucial role in the natural ecosystem of vivariums, offering vital benefits like providing shelter, creating microhabitats, and contributing to the overall aesthetics of the enclosure. However, using leaf litter in vivariums does have the potential of introducing harmful pathogens, fungi, or pests. Sterilizing leaf litter before introducing it to your vivarium […]
What to do With New Plant Cuttings?
How to Set Up Fresh Plant Cuttings for Your Vivarium or Terrarium So you find yourself with some sliced up philodendrons gifted by your local dart frog hobbyist in the standard green plastic sandwich bag with some paper towels, where do you go from here? Cuttings are the easiest way to share plants with local […]