My leopard gecko bioactive enclosures need help!! The plants and cleanup crew are suffering, so that means it's time for some bioactive maintenance. In today’s video we’ll be talking about how to clean and maintain a bioactive vivarium! I show you how to maintain a thriving ecosystem in an arid vivarium and discuss everything from substrate, clean up crew and even plant maintenance! If you struggle keeping your bioactive terrarium thriving, then this is the video for you.

These leopard gecko bioactive builds feature loose substrate, a cleanup crew of isopods and springtails, a collection of plants as well as UVB and plant lighting. This is a 40 gallon leopard gecko terrarium build, if you want to know how to set up a bioactive leopard gecko tank (or an arid bioactive setup in general) check out the links below!

Want to know How to Build a Leopard Gecko Bioactive? Check out the Shire Enclosure Build here:    • BUILDING THE SHIRE FOR MY GECKO??? | ...  

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Supplies:
Tank: 40 Breeder https://amzn.to/2X9tGm7
Thermostat: https://amzn.to/3A6CBmj
Plant Lighting: https://amzn.to/3l9FKvi
UVB Lighting: Bulb https://amzn.to/3C4XyyM and matching fixture
Eco-earth: https://amzn.to/3hppUMb
Leca Clay Balls: https://amzn.to/3C0eAxZ (Or purchase from IKEA)
Drainage Screening: Weed Block mesh purchased from Home Depot
Springtails: https://amzn.to/3zf18oh
Isopods: Purchased through Instagram seller

Substrate:
Top soil: https://amzn.to/2UfXOXG Or Timberline brand from Home Depot
Eco Earth: https://amzn.to/3A8m3KE
Excavator Clay: https://amzn.to/2XghAHK
Play Sand: https://amzn.to/3A5lK3o
ReptiMulch: https://amzn.to/3A3XNcQ

Decoration:
Cork Bark Flats: https://amzn.to/2YO21aK
Driftwood: https://amzn.to/3tAE2XR
Hobbit Hide: https://amzn.to/391u608
Moss Hide: https://amzn.to/3C0gHSr
Rock Hide: https://amzn.to/3C4ZGXi
Leaf Litter: https://amzn.to/3k2ZCRs
Plants: All plants were purchased in advance from Home Depot, Menards, or Amazon. The soil was rinsed off and replaced and they were allowed one-two months to detox and ensure no fertilizers/pesticides were present.

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Day/Night Camera: https://amzn.to/3sFO6Qp
Microphone: https://amzn.to/3KkW0EY
Lapel Mic: https://amzn.to/3Hu0vNS
Filming Camera: Nikonz30 https://amzn.to/426MY8t
Google Pixel 6

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