Fern's Bioactive Forest

21/06/2024

Making soooo many bins for my isopod order that arrived ! I have been waiting (and procrastinating this project) for almost a whole year and it's finally here! Stay tuned for some new exciting species that will eventually be added to the site ! Thank you to and for being so awesome !!

18/06/2024

When you get caught eating a midnight snack

18/06/2024

It doesn't get any better than this

18/06/2024

NEW Blog Post out!! All about creating ultimate custom vivarium backgrounds with how to guides ! Go check it out on www.fernsbioactiveforest.com

https://www.fernsbioactiveforest.com/post/how-to-make-a-custom-background-in-your-terrariums

12/06/2024

How to Grow Floating Plants?

How to Grow Floating Plants?

12/06/2024

The stages of life before land - here is the 5 week progression of Dendrobate Auratus Dart Frog Tadpoles ! I love watching them develop into little ribbits ! The one on the very left is about to grow back legs!

10/06/2024

What are your favorite tropical plants?

06/06/2024

I am so honoured and excited to share with all of you this new company I found in Canada ! you can find amazing products for bioactive builds such as easy to install false bottoms, ABG mixes, mosses, and so much more! Thank you for this incredible opportunity 🙏 to try these out and share them with other like minded humans! I am extremely happy with the quality of their products - even their packaging. Let's get creative ✨️🙌

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28/05/2024

Beautiful Marcgravia Stinensii. This plant is native to Puerto Rico, and grows in a rainbow with the most mature leaves being green 💚 one of my favorites !

25/05/2024

These beautiful creatures have a neat defense mechanism. The white powder on their backs acts like diatomaceous earth and keeps predators away!

10/05/2024

Always a good feeling

06/05/2024

This has got to be one of my favorite photos of my favorite frogs they are so bold and have such a small unique call 😍

04/05/2024

We have TONS of cork bark ranging from extra small to extra extra large 😅 Want to upgrade your terrarium? Or make a planter for Mother's Day? Cork bark is an extremely versatile wood that is sturdy yet spongey, waterproof, yet mold resistant, and an excellent medium for growing epiphytes. It's got every property you could ask for in a bioactive system - AND it can be sustainably harvested 🙏🌿 Send a message for more details!

03/05/2024

New Blog Post ! The Balance Between Light and Dark

The balance between light and dark in reptile keeping is vital in maintaining our animals' core biological needs.

29/04/2024

Finally starting to hear some calls!! Breeding season is on its way !! 🙌


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28/04/2024

You know you've done something right when you crave the smell of your terrariums ! It should smell fresh and humid like the tropical forests we are emulating ! A breath of fresh air ✨️ 😌

23/04/2024

Discover how to create a safe bioactive habitat for your reptiles in our latest blog post 🦎🌿 Learn more at https://wix.to/PCVSp97 and give your scaly friends the home they deserve. Share your reptile setup tips with us in the comments below!

22/04/2024

Fruit Fly stand off 😅 these little are super shy but so worth the wait!

19/04/2024

Beautiful lil Dendrobate Tinctorius Oyapock ! She's hunting all of the springtails in there 😅 no wonder why I have to keep re-seeding the tank.

16/04/2024

Very happy with how this tank turned out after pruning it (and almost killing it) the is coming back and I absolutely am in love with the it's finally taking root on the background ! There will be cuttings available 🌿😋 the super blues are also loving it! Though they are soo shy!

16/04/2024

Anyone looking for cork bark !? We got a huge selection 👌😎

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04/04/2024

Where to even begin cutting this tank back 😂💯

there will be lots of extra cuttings 🙊

16/03/2024

Thank you all for your continued support ! I will be back in May :)

04/03/2024

I am just feeling so grateful to be able to experience these beautiful creatures and the nature that surrounds them. It motivates me to educate myself and others more on the realities of captivity and the rate that we are moving towards it.

04/03/2024

There are some seriously special things about this hobby,

Fern's Bioactive Forest is about encouraging the enrichment of reptile keeping through naturalistic vivariums, allowing for easier maintenance. These setups emulate and behave as micro-ecosystems.

28/02/2024

I feel very lucky to meet such talented and creative humans on my adventures, and this is a beautiful example. I was grateful enough to cross paths with Al, an incredible nature photographer here in Canada. This is a shot of the Great Blue Heron. Currently, approximately 5-6000 herons live in British Columbia and can be seen all year round on the coasts and southern interior. Although they are commonly found in B.C., their numbers are declining to do human activity. They have been known to abandon a colony that is within 200 meters of the presence of humans. Because of their declining population, the Great Blue Heron has been placed on B.C's Blue list of vulnerable species. B.C's wildlife act has implemented measures to protect their nests and eggs all year round. If you find a Heron, please do not approach colonies, especially between March and June, as they are the most sensitive to abandoning their eggs if disturbed.

Did you know that most Herons can grow as tall as 135cm high - that's taller than most 3rd graders - however they only weight about 2 to 3 kg! Which is about the same as a newborn baby!

Thank you again Al for this awesome shot and letting me share it ! Please check out his page for more stunning shots 🙏

23/02/2024

Join the new app I created ! It's a beautiful space to connect with other hobbyists 🌿

http://www.mobileapp.app/to/zEBBCGo?ref=cl

23/02/2024

This is the most vibrant shrimp I've ever seen originally from the Salish Sea. Made me think of starting a shrimp tank again... Hmmm 👀

12/02/2024

It has been a long time but I am excited to announce that I am reopening the forest !! The website should be up and running by spring 2024 which will make ordering and communication a lot easier ! I apologize to everyone who reached out to me and got a very late reply. I appreciate all of you and continue to thank you for your support and loyalty !

Fern's Bioactive Forest is about encouraging the enrichment of reptile keeping through naturalistic vivariums, allowing for easier maintenance. These setups emulate and behave as micro-ecosystems.

05/03/2022

Isopods will be on hold until I can grow my cultures more !! Thanks for understanding. Dwarf whites and springtails are still available !!