Build Journal – Setting up an 18x18x24 Vivarium

18x18x24 bioactive 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 […]

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 […]