My terrarium building process explained

[Grrrit]

Wow, I dig this. It looks like its a zoo display. I'm Really interested in seeing the final product.

[Isaac]

Wow, I dig this. It looks like its a zoo display. I'm Really interested in seeing the final product.

well, trust me for me the same...

[Isaac]

i would like to know that peat fibre would be a good ground to grow moss on it and when yes, wich moss will grow the best on it?

[MikeM670]

Use the compacted coco fiber you find in the compressed bricks for the substrate then use a mix called ABG, Atlanta Botanical Gardens mix on top for the plants. You can do a search for it here on the forums or on the net. I purchase mine in pre-made bags from Josh Frogs but I see your overseas. I'm sure you can find the materials needed or a internet option that is closer to you.

[Isaac]

i did it with a product that has no editing process, i dont know the exact english name but in dutch its called: turf...
i made it a bit sticky until its a paste with some compactuna.
then u rubbed it with my hands on the background until the paste sticks on it.
when i did the pieces i wanted i begun rubbing some ''turf'' on it until it has a layer without glue...

[MikeM670]

Looking at your pictures I suspect the turf material you have applied might be a bit thin. Can you apply the material a bit thicker to allow moss to get a faster chance to take hold. I know moss will grow on anything if the conditions are right but I suspect it would do better on a thicker surface. Also being thicker it would hold more moister, that helps with the plants and keeps the humidity higher longer between misting.

In the two builds I made with peat most covering the background I obtained different thicknesses. On the 55 gallon I did I used Gorilla Glue over foam with peat moss and it holds great, bit harder surface and seems thinner then the one I did with silicone. That one I applied a heavy coat of brown silicone over foam and packed handfuls of peat into it. Once the silicone had dried I brushed and vacuumed off the excess. The remaining peat surface felt softer and thicker.

In any case don't give up as each time we build one we learn a great deal.

[Isaac]

ill buy some more compactuna and ill paste it right on the other paste and then push the turf on it!