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Frog Vivariums Vs Reef Aquariums

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Once introduced, I fell completely in love with reef aquariums and all of their incredible biodiversity. Reef aquariums held an unparalleled appeal due to all of their intricate and interesting levels as an ecosystem. So many elements such as flow, lighting, filtration, aquascaping, and dosing have to come together in just the right way for a reef aquarium to flourish, and for every critter from the smallest amphipod, to the largest colony of coral, to thrive. Reefkeeping was unparalleled until I came to discover what I consider to be reefkeeping’s terrestrial counterpart. Planted dart frog vivariums have the same unmistakable appeal that reefkeeping holds.
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Bromeliad Neoregelia Index

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I have had the pleasure of working with many different species of plants in various vivariums over the last 10 years or so, and bromeliads will remain one of my absolute favorites. The amazing variance of color, shape, and size, along with the incredible utility bromeliads provide as laying sites and reservoirs for maintaining humidity, make them an indispensable asset to vivaria. They are highly collectible, robust with proper care,  and incredibly addicting, so be prepared to fall in love and start your own collection!
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Why living displays?

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As far back as human history can see, the human race has shown a very deep and profound fascination with the natural world around them. That fascination has driven us to learn everything we can about the intricate inner-workings of the life that teems in even the smallest nooks and cracks. We want to be a part of it, to observe it unfolding before our eyes, and delve into that world and absorb all of its wonder. It is this very drive that living displays, like aquariums, were born from.
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