Light & Environment
Does a Terrarium Need Sunlight?
Why bright indirect light works and direct sun frequently cooks a sealed container.
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Light & Environment
Light, temperature, humidity and placement. The invisible half of terrarium keeping, and the easiest to get wrong indoors.
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Best Grow Lights for Terrariums
What to look for in a small grow light, and how to position it above glass.
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How Long Should a Terrarium Grow Light Stay On?
Photoperiod guidance and how to adjust for heat build-up.
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Ideal Humidity for a Closed Terrarium
What humidity range a sealed terrarium naturally holds and when to intervene.
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Where Should You Put a Terrarium in Your Home?
Window aspect, radiators, drafts and desk placement considered together.
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