Some photos of my terrarium

[ezil]

Thanks for the info. I live in an apartment and don't like any bugs! I have had spring tails once, and it drove me nuts. I only have plants in my terrariums. There would be no chance of using any chemicals, even for scale or mealy bugs, so vigilance is key.

[Mikefromearth]

Originally Posted by ezil

Thanks for the info. I live in an apartment and don't like any bugs! I have had spring tails once, and it drove me nuts. I only have plants in my terrariums. There would be no chance of using any chemicals, even for scale or mealy bugs, so vigilance is key.

Yeah, a lot of people get squeamish when I try to show them my bug collection ;-)

I just try to think about it this way: these plants that we love so much came from a natural ecosystem, like us. The best way to keep them happy is to replicate this ecosystem as closely as possibly to nature, and in nature, there are bugs! Realistically, my terrarium is built in such a way that no bug could ever escape into my house, and would die soon after anyway, so I don't have a problem with it. That said, I do understand your sentiments.