How to Create a Tropical Community Terrarium

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Research the herbs that you would like to keep very well.

   A good way to organize are groups of different materials (wood, rock, plants, etc.). , This is needed for drainage, which protects the plants from 'drowning'. ,, These will provide multiple locations for any animals to hide, and will reduce stress. , Be sure to place them in one general side of the tank.
   
   These will provide adequate basking sights for your critters. , These provide more shelter to your reptiles an amphibians and reduce stress greatly.
   
   Some good choices are philodendron, pothos, ficus or other ivies and small shrubs. , Small waterfalls are also good decoration and will add humidity to the terrarium. ,,
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   Step 2: Gather all materials

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   Step 3: and organize them well.

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   Step 4: Pour a 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of gravel on the bottom of the terrarium.

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   Step 5: Pour about 1 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) of soil or mulch over the gravel.

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   Step 6: Place a few pieces of cork bark on the substrate.

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   Step 7: Place down the forest branches

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   Step 8: coming up from the soil to the corners of the top of the terrarium.

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   Step 9: Plant many tropical plants.

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    Step 10: Add driftwood or stones to furnish the rest of the terrarium.

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    Step 11: Add leaf litter to any uncovered area on the substrate.

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    Step 12: Introduce the herbs one by one to the terrarium to avoid any sudden stress.

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