The Science of Mould in Vivariums (And Why It’s Not Always Bad)

Side by side comparison of new vivarium white mould bloom and stabilised bioactive substrate with active springtails

Few things cause panic faster than seeing white, fluffy mould spreading across your brand-new bioactive vivarium. The instinct is immediate: “Something is wrong.” But here’s the truth most beginners don’t hear: Mould is not automatically a problem. In fact, in many cases, it’s a sign your ecosystem is doing exactly what it should. Why Mould […]