Vivarium Tips & Tricks

Transform your space with lush greenery and smart design. Whether you're just getting started or perfecting your setup, this guide covers everything from planting tips to routine care—designed to help you get the most out of your biOrb vivarium.

Setting Up the EARTH What to Plant & Where Compatible Creatures Forever Homes Routine Care

Setting Up the EARTH 125

Get to know your vivarium from the inside out. This quick video walks you through setting up your EARTH 125—from layering biOrb’s mineral-rich substrate to installing the lid—so you can create the ideal environment for your plants and pets right from the start.

Smart Planting Tips for Lasting Success

The EARTH 125 makes it easy to design a balanced habitat—starting from the ground up. Our mineral-rich, bioactive substrates create the perfect foundation for healthy root growth and natural nutrient cycling. From humidity-loving mosses to vertical climbers, here’s how to position your plants for beauty and function.

Ideal Plants for Your biOrb EARTH

Ferns, mosses, and fittonia for the lower zone (high humidity)
Orchids and bromeliads for upper zones with more air circulation
Epiphytic plants for mounting on branches or decor
Air plants and trailing vines near the built-in fans

Smart Plant Placement Tips

Group similar humidity and light needs together
Use decor to support vertical growth and airflow
Leave space around fan vents for better circulation
Mist lightly after planting to encourage root establishments.

Mineral-Rich & Bioactive Substrates

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Jungle Mix Substrate

$16.99

Jungle Clay Balls Substrate

$9.99

Desert Bedding Substrate

$16.99

Jungle Bark Substrate

$16.99

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Desert Sand Substrate

$16.99

Compatible Creatures for Your EARTH 125

From dart frogs to desert-dwelling lizards, the biOrb EARTH 125 provides a flexible, customizable environment for a variety of small creatures—including select species of frogs, lizards, tarantulas, and invertebrates. Its automated lighting, misting, and airflow systems help mimic natural conditions—but it’s important to note that no two species are alike.

Always research the specific needs of your animal before introducing it to the EARTH 125. Temperature, humidity, diet, and space requirements vary—your pet’s care is your responsibility.

Tarantulas

Metallic Blue Peacock Tarantula
Chile Rose Tarantula
Mexican Red-Knee Tarantula

Insects

Orchid Mantis
Emperor Scorpion
Asian Forest Scorpion
Tailless Whip Scorpion

Lizards

Leopard Gecko
Crested Gecko
Gargoyle Gecko
Fat-Tailed Gecko
Chinese Cave Gecko
Gold Dust Day Gecko
Yellow-Headed Day Gecko
Electric Blue Day Gecko
Gold Dust Day Gecko
Peacock Day Gecko
Dwarf Yellow Headed Gecko
Lined Day Gecko
Knight Anole
Allison's Anole

Frogs

Pac-Man Frog
Dart Frogs (Dendrobates species, Ranitomeya species, Oophaga species, Epipedobates species)
Reed Frogs
Green Tree Frog
Hourglass Tree Frog
White's Tree Frog
Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Black-Eyed Tree Frog
Bird Poop Frog
Vietnamese Mossy Frog
Amazon Milk Frog

Finding a New Forever Home

Big or small, furry or scaly... We all love our pets like family. But sometimes circumstances arise, and we're left with no other choice but to find them a new home.

For the health and safety of your pet and the native wildlife, releasing animals into the wild is never okay. Most pets released into the wild don't survive. If your pet beats the odds, it can become an invasive species that harms the environment and the economy. If you can no longer care for your pet, visit Don't Let it Loose for ideas to find their forever home.

Learn more at Don't Let it Loose ↗

Easy Maintenance, Big Impact

Caring for your vivarium is easy with biOrb’s smart features—and HumidiMist is key. This plant-safe solution keeps misting clean and consistent. Pair it with our mineral-rich, bioactive substrate to support healthy roots and natural nutrient flow.

Top off with HumidiMist weekly, wipe down surfaces, and keep vents clear. A quick daily check helps maintain the balance your misting system and substrate create—so your vivarium stays vibrant with minimal upkeep.