Role of the substrate

Role of the substrate

Home • • Page 4 Role of the substrate In a bioactive terrarium, the substrate plays a crucial role in supporting the overall health and functioning of the ecosystem. The term “substrate” refers to the material or layer on the floor of the...
The Clean-up Crew

The Clean-up Crew

Home • • Page 4 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...
Stone Desert

Stone Desert

Home • • Page 4 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...