Exo Terra Bioactive Terrarium 45 x45 x 45cm – new build Experience the Frog Father difference today.

Transform your space with a handcrafted Exo Terra Bioactive Terrarium—perfect for housing tropical plants and preparing for dart frogs or other exotic pets (not included). Featuring 20+ species of live moss and tropical plants such as Marcgravia, Creeping Fig, and Air Plants, this setup comes bioactive-ready with Spectrum UltraCool LED lighting, optional WiFi misting system, heat mat, and a clean-up crew of springtails and isopods. Size: 45×45×45 cm. No animals included.

£190.00

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Description

Transform Your Space with a Jungle-Inspired Bioactive Vivarium – No Live Animals Included

Bring the living beauty of a rainforest into your home with our handcrafted Exo Terra Bioactive Terrarium (45 x 45 x 45 cm)—designed specifically for tropical species such as dart frogs, isopods, and microfauna, though no animals are included with this listing.

Unlike standard kits, this terrarium comes custom-sculpted with premium hardscape, substrate layers, and a vibrant mix of tropical plants, creating a lush and thriving environment ready for your input.


🌿 What’s Included:

Premium Exo Terra Glass Terrarium (RRP £169.99):
Out of the box and upgraded with sculpted hardscape, soil layers, and drainage features.

20+ Tropical Plants & Moss Species:
Hand-selected for humidity and vivarium suitability. Plant selection may vary slightly based on season and availability but often includes:

  • Marcgravia rectiflora

  • Philodendron hederaceum (Heartleaf)

  • Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)

  • Tillandsia ionantha (Air Plant)

  • Neoregelia (Mini Bromeliad)

  • Peperomia prostrata

  • Pilea depressa

  • Fittonia albivenis (Nerve Plant)

  • Epipremnum aureum (Pothos)

  • Asplenium nidus (Bird’s Nest Fern)

Bag of Loose Bioactive Substrate:
Delivered unassembled for user arrangement—enjoy the creativity of placing plants to your own design.

Bioactive Clean-Up Crew:
Includes white springtails, dairy cow isopods, and orange isopods to maintain soil health and reduce waste buildup.

Optional Upgrades:

  • 🌫️ WiFi-Controlled Misting System (+£20)

  • 🔥 Integrated Heat Mats

Lighting System:
Fitted with Spectrum UltraCool LED lighting to support plant growth while keeping heat low—ideal for amphibians and invertebrates.


📦 Important Information:

  • No live animals are included. This listing is for a terrarium with plants and invertebrate custodians only.

  • Collection Preferred: Due to the fragile, fully planted nature of this terrarium, we recommend collection from Nottingham.

  • Pre-built Options Available: We typically have 10 pre-crafted builds ready at any time, or you can request a fresh build to suit your preferences.


🌱 Create a stunning, self-sustaining ecosystem that brings the jungle to your home—no guesswork required.
Add your choice of animal when ready, knowing that your setup is bioactive-ready from day one.

Additional information

Weight 40 kg
Dimensions 40 × 40 × 40 cm

Shipping & Returns

📦 Shipping & Returns

  • Shipping: Most items are delivered within 3–7 working days via tracked courier.
  • Live animals: Frog deliveries are scheduled in line with our terms of service and Delivery Policy using DEFRA-registered couriers. You’ll be contacted to arrange a suitable delivery date.
  • Custom vivariums: Made to order with a short lead time, agreed before purchase.
  • Returns: Free 30-day returns for non-live goods. See our Returns Policy.
  • Need help? Contact us anytime at thedon@frogfather.co.uk.