New Pygmy Enclosure.

[Scout]

Hey everyone, I have been doing research and studying others set ups. I finally went out and purchased a 20 gallon tall glass terrarium. I also purchased "hydro balls" or clay fired balls for my bottom layer of substrate, I also purchased some weed blocker that I will cut and use to keep the substrates from mixing. I will be using Eco-earth along with some natural moss. Should I add in sand and natural soil? I picked up a few small dwarf umbrella trees, a nice ivy, and a fern. I will be looking for a spotted croton, baby tears, and a few others. I was planning on setting my substate up, bottom layer hydro balls, then weed screen, then mix of moss and coco fiber, with dirt and sand maybe? I heard the sand is supposed to make the dirt more easy for live plant roots.

 

[Masked Gecko]

I've never used sand but there shouldn't be any issues. Post some pictures when you're ready and good luck

 

[Scout]

I've never used sand but there shouldn't be any issues. Post some pictures when you're ready and good luck

I probably won't use sand, I'll most likely use plain soil, Eco earth, and moss.
I purchased the last bag of Hydro balls from my pet shop, I don't think it'll be enough, what do you think?

 

[Scout]

It's only about 2 balls deep. I doubt that's enough.

 

[Masked Gecko]

No that don't look like it'll be enough haha. You want 2-4 inches.

 

[Scout]

No that don't look like it'll be enough haha. You want 2-4 inches.

My thoughts exactly. I'll be purchasing more later today and I'll be adding Eco earth / moss / dirt. And a few plants. Pictures later!

 

[MelissaB]

I buy my hydroton from a hydroponics store, there's one on my way home from work. They had several different sized bags, too. You may want to see if you have one in nearby town.

 

[Scout]

I filled up a nice layer of hydro balls, I used all natural terrarium moss mixed into coco fiber and organic potting soil, topped with a thin layer of just soil, followed by a thin layer of coco fiber. I will be adding plants tomorrow.

Picture!

 

[Scout]

I got my plants and moss in. Here is a few photos, I just need a few more twigs and branches.

 

[Scout]

Here is the left side.

 

[Scout]

And the right side.