I really want to get into this hobby, so i need advice because i feel very overwhelmed with all the options, so here’s the basic questions im asking, whats the best lighting? and could i use a aquaneat adjustable light? can i use a moss, coco coir and worm castings mix as a substrate? whats my best option for a drainage layer are they even needed? this is 18x18x24 terrarium (i dont know if that matters) please help a newbie out!🙏🏼
by Curious-Evening-9002
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It can certainly feel overwhelming but once you’ve done it once, you will learn and gain experience and soon it will become second nature
I recommend watching ‘terrariumdesigns’ on YouTube as he has fantastic tutorials
As far as substrate goes I generally use a mixture of coco coir (1 part) sphagnum moss (1.5-2 parts) charcoal (0.25 parts) orchid bark (0.25 parts) worm castings (0.25-0.5 parts) and leaf litter (0.25 parts)
A drainage layer is certainly needed of atleast 1 inch to allow excess water to sit in and not rot the substrate. You can use any small stones such as pea gravel
Any light should be fine but make sure to give it a day/night cycle as plants need this