by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Bioactive, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • • Page 6 The Clean-up Crew Creating a thriving bioactive ecosystem within a terrarium is of great significance. Essential to this process is the “clean-up crew”—a specialized assembly of small organisms dedicated to breaking down organic...
by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Substrates, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • • Page 6 Stone Desert The Exo Terra Stone Desert mimics the natural soil found in arid regions, like deserts or savannahs. Most desert soils are not purely sand-based but rather a combination of sand, decomposed granite and clay resulting in...
by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Substrates, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • • Page 6 Impaction, a secondary condition Gastrointestinal impaction in reptiles and amphibians is considered a secondary condition: it typically arises as a consequence of other underlying issues or conditions. The primary causes that lead to...
by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Substrates, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • • Page 6 Why choose a natural substrate? Using a natural substrate in your terrarium offers a wide range of benefits that contribute to creating a healthy and thriving environment for the plants and animals inside. A natural substrate can harbor...
by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Heating, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • Explore • Academy • Heating On/Off, Dimming or Pulse Proportional? Thermostats help us regulate the temperature inside the terrarium. There are plenty of choices available, and the wide range of possibilities is often confusing. Some Thermostats...
by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Heating, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • Explore • Academy • Heating Why do I need a thermostat? A thermostat is essential for maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature, which is crucial for the well-being of the animals or plants living inside. It regulates, and is connected to,...
