Welcome to the Eko Lab Care Hub: your go-to guide for keeping your terrarium clean, healthy, and thriving. Whether you’re caring for springtails, isopods, or building your first ecosystem, these bite-sized guides will walk you through everything you need to know. Click on a topic below to explore detailed care tips, culturing advice, and product-specific instructions.
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Isopod Care Guide
Open Guide: Isopod Care GuideWhat Are Isopods? Isopods, often called ‘slaters’ or ‘rolly-pollies’, are small land crustaceans that love damp, dark environments. Varieties like Grey, Orange, and Powder Blue are popular for terrariums thanks to their hardiness and their role as decomposers. They consume larger organic debris…
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Mould in Terrariums
Open Guide: Mould in TerrariumsWhat Causes Mould in Terrariums? Mould is common in closed terrariums, especially in the first few weeks. It thrives in warm, moist environments – exactly what your terrarium offers. Mould often appears on decaying leaves, wood, or soil surfaces. Is Mould a Problem?…
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Springtail Care Guide
Open Guide: Springtail Care GuideWhat Are Springtails? Springtails (Collembola) are tiny, harmless decomposers that thrive in humid environments. They’re best suited for closed terrariums, where they break down mould, leaf litter, and waste – acting as a natural clean-up crew that helps your plants and microfauna thrive.…
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Terrarium Build Guide
Open Guide: Terrarium Build GuideCreating your own terrarium is a rewarding and relaxing project. In this build guide we’ll cover all the steps to build your very own terrarium. For more detailed information head to our Articles page. Build Guide Prepare: Wash your terrarium glassware with warm…
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Terrarium Care Guide
Open Guide: Terrarium Care GuideBreathe: If your terrarium is new, remove the lid for 1-2 hours every day or two, for up to 2 weeks. This helps the terrarium establish itself and helps prevent mould. Position: Terrariums need bright, indirect light. Place in a well-lit position, near a window.…
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Terrarium Lighting Guide
Open Guide: Terrarium Lighting GuideWhy Lighting Matters Lighting is one of the most important factors in keeping your terrarium healthy. Terrariums need bright, indirect light to support plant growth without overheating or drying out the enclosure, especially for tropical plants commonly used in closed setups. Ideal Lighting…
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Terrarium Watering Guide
Open Guide: Terrarium Watering GuideWhy Watering Is Different in Closed Terrariums Closed terrariums are self-contained ecosystems. Once set up correctly, they create their own humidity cycle, meaning ongoing watering is rarely needed: water evaporates, condenses on the glass, and returns to the soil. How to Tell If…