itstracc
Arachnopeon
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- Mar 17, 2020
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Hey! As I stated in my previous thread regarding carnivorous plants and millipedes, I have zero knowledge of plants outside of whether or not something is poison ivy or carnivorous. I'm not really much of a plant person in general, and I don't intend on keeping potted plants on their own outside of a terrarium because I get bored of them fairly quickly (just ask my two succulents I accidentally let die because I forgot about them while I was at college). However, with that being said, the idea of a fully planted bioactive vivarium is super appealing to me, and I love the look of them. I'd love to try my hand at setting one up, but like I said, I know squat about plants, which is why I need help from people that do.
I've got an 18.5gal vertical terrarium (this one, to be exact) that I got on sale and have had lying around collecting dust for about a month now. I'm still not sure what I want to put in it (I'm thinking either a gecko, anoles, some type of small arboreal snake, or a variety of tree frogs, but if I can make it safe/cushioned enough I might even shoot for an arboreal tarantula or even a millipede set-up since that's what I have the most experience with). I want a tropical set-up with temperatures between 70°F-100°F and humidity 70%+ since those enclosures are most appealing to me, and also because I don't have the dedication for a winter dormancy period that most temperate species require. Lighting won't be an issue since I plan on using a bright LED fixture during the day for visibility anyway, and a moist substrate is fine because I'll have a springtail colony to control any mold or fungal blooms.
So, with that in mind, what are some plant species that would thrive in this type of environment while also being completely safe for any animal I might add to the terrarium? I know pothos and moss are big hits, but that's about all I know as far as pet-friendly plants go. Since I'll likely be doing some type of expanding foam background with cork bark added in as well, is there anything I could plant in cork bark rounds to add some plants to the background? Is there any type of ivy that could climb a foam background? Is there anything I should definitely avoid for whatever reason? I'd also love some accent colors as well, so that the terrarium isn't just varying shades of green, but I could accomplish that with artificial decorations if needed. Also, if anyone has any suggestions regarding what type of animal would thrive in this environment, please let me know!
Sorry for such a long post - I just thought it would be easier for everyone if I was upfront with what I was looking for instead of wasting anyone's time! Thank you!
I've got an 18.5gal vertical terrarium (this one, to be exact) that I got on sale and have had lying around collecting dust for about a month now. I'm still not sure what I want to put in it (I'm thinking either a gecko, anoles, some type of small arboreal snake, or a variety of tree frogs, but if I can make it safe/cushioned enough I might even shoot for an arboreal tarantula or even a millipede set-up since that's what I have the most experience with). I want a tropical set-up with temperatures between 70°F-100°F and humidity 70%+ since those enclosures are most appealing to me, and also because I don't have the dedication for a winter dormancy period that most temperate species require. Lighting won't be an issue since I plan on using a bright LED fixture during the day for visibility anyway, and a moist substrate is fine because I'll have a springtail colony to control any mold or fungal blooms.
So, with that in mind, what are some plant species that would thrive in this type of environment while also being completely safe for any animal I might add to the terrarium? I know pothos and moss are big hits, but that's about all I know as far as pet-friendly plants go. Since I'll likely be doing some type of expanding foam background with cork bark added in as well, is there anything I could plant in cork bark rounds to add some plants to the background? Is there any type of ivy that could climb a foam background? Is there anything I should definitely avoid for whatever reason? I'd also love some accent colors as well, so that the terrarium isn't just varying shades of green, but I could accomplish that with artificial decorations if needed. Also, if anyone has any suggestions regarding what type of animal would thrive in this environment, please let me know!
Sorry for such a long post - I just thought it would be easier for everyone if I was upfront with what I was looking for instead of wasting anyone's time! Thank you!