Things You Need to Know Before Using Syndicate Terrarium Kit
Syndicate terrariums are an excellent way to grow exotic or hard-to-find plants. By syndicate I mean that you (the person or persons buying the plants) actually make money by growing exotic or hard-to-find plants. These plants can bring joy and excitement to your life. However, for this to work, the terrarium must be designed in a way that makes them all easy to reproduce. In other words, all of the plants in the terrarium must have the same type of growth habits, growth rate, and maintenance requirements.
When planning your terrarium, you need to select plants with similar needs. Some plants will require more water than others, and some will require special light conditions. For instance, the Shubunkin and the Water lettuce both love lots of water. Terra-cotta plants need their acidic soil to be kept at a proper alkaline level. If you select plants with similar needs, then the chances of you getting all of the plants you want are increased. This is also why the Terrapin terrarium kit is so popular.
The terra-cotta kit comes complete with the terra-cotta bricks, stakes, and other accessories needed to construct the terrarium. You should also have some strong plastic or glass containers to contain the seeds. All the plants will need protection from harmful insects and soil erosion. You may include some soil as well. But remember, the soil should be dry and non-porous. It is not advisable to use clay as the medium because it retains moisture and does not allow air to freely circulate in the terrarium.
The good thing about the terra-cotta kit is that you can also choose the colors of the terrarium plants. You can get the brick color, the blue brick, or the terrarium color of your choice. You can also get the colors of different flowers such as the marigold, blue day lilies, and the purple hydrangeas. You will also find different kinds of bugs such as cockroaches, earthworms, and wax worms.
There is a possibility that the bricks will not be entirely covered with terra-cotta. In this case, you can also get glass beads to cover some of the holes in the terrarium. This will allow air circulation and visibility inside the terrarium. The terrarium can also be painted in the desired colors.
If you wish to have plants with overlapping stems, then the kit comes with clips for this purpose. This will allow you to have a uniform look all over your terrarium. The kit comes with the appropriate number of plants to fill in the entire terrarium. Some of the plants may overlap with each other. You can trim these extra plants and put them in pots for further growing.
As mentioned, all the plants have adhesive on their roots. This will allow them to stick to each other. Therefore, if you do not want your terrarium to move, you will need to make sure that the plants are stuck firmly to each other. If you get an overly wet terrarium, you may have to add some water to the kit.
The bottom line is that with a terrarium kit, all you need to do is to assemble it. With the instructions provided, you should be able to do this in about two hours. If you think that you will not be able to get all the way around the terrarium, you can add some ropes to help you lift the unit off the ground. However, make sure that it is secured to the ground.
When you get ready to actually use the water feature, you will notice that there are a few important pieces. The pump and the tubing that you will place in it must be securely attached to a large base. The pump will create the circulating water and will keep the water in the tank constantly. You will want to fill the tank up about halfway with water and place the tubing on top of the water.
The water will fill up the tube and keep the oxygen levels in the tank up. Once the plants get planted, you will notice that the plants will start to grow. In due time, you will have an amazing display of vibrant green plants with lots of life.
To keep the whole thing running smoothly, you should purchase some fish food. It does not really matter whether or not you get plants. It is the fish that will keep the ecosystem running smoothly. A syndicate terrarium kit does come with the fish food so all you need to do is buy some and add it to your tank now. This will help to create a healthy environment for your fish. It is not difficult to get started and can be very rewarding once you see the results.