by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Bioactive, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • • Page 6 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...
by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Bioactive, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • • Page 6 How to set up a bioactive terrarium Setting up a bioactive terrarium can be a rewarding and sustainable way to keep certain types of reptiles, amphibians or invertebrates. The concept of a bioactive terrarium is to create a self-sustaining...
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...
