This is my first vivarium, planning on putting a mantis inside once I know that everything’s not gonna just die…lol I’ve got isopods and springtails inside at the moment that I’ve been breeding for a while, fully bioactive. Only problem I’ve found so far is the heating pad doesn’t do amazing holding temp and heat escapes fast while watering/misting. I’m pretty proud of it but am open to any tips/suggestions, thanks!

by Choice_Review6691

3 Comments

  1. Dynamitella

    Hardscape would be nice for any inhabitant, like driftwood or branches 🙂

  2. CATASTROPHEWA1TRESS

    Nice job, you’re off to a great start. I agree hardscape would suite it well. The majority of the space is unusable to your bug since it’s just open air. I personally would add a lot of twigs, branches, shrub, etc to fill this in and give it something so navigate one. Usually when I do see mantis they are on sticks in bushes or something. Also do they need something to stand (hang?) from during moltes? Maybe the screen lid is enough?

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