The Vivarium Building Kit provides all the essentials for creating a healthy, layered environment in a 2.5 or 5-gallon vivarium. Perfect for plants, bioactive setups, or decorative displays, this kit includes substrate, drainage materials, and moss to help you build a thriving mini-ecosystem.
 
Available Sizes
2.5 Gallon
5 Gallon
 
What’s Included
Sphagnum Moss (for moisture retention and humidity control)
Vivarium Substrate (nutrient-rich planting medium)
LECA Clay Pebbles (drainage and aeration layer)
Porous Drainage Layer (prevents root rot and keeps substrate healthy)
 
KIT DOES NOT COME WITH PLANTS, BACKGROUND, OR DECOR
Features & Benefits
Complete layered setup for optimal plant health
Supports tropical, temperate, and bioactive vivariums
Encourages proper drainage and moisture balance
Compact and easy-to-use for beginners or advanced growers
 
Ideal For
Mosses, succulents, and small tropical plants
Bioactive terrariums with invertebrates or reptiles
Decorative vivariums and planted displays
 
Care Notes
Provide bright, indirect light for best plant growth
Water carefully—allow substrate to partially dry between watering
Not intended for long-term housing of large animals