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Starting an Herb Terrarium.

21 years ago

Okay, I'm new at this so please be patient with all my questions. :) I have an old fish aquarium I want to transform into a terrarium. It is 4'l by 1'w by 1'5"t. Is it big enough to grow herbs in? What ones would grow well in this environment? And where can I find instructions on how to start and keep up terrariums? Thanks for the info and patience. :)

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sahoyaref
21 years ago
I think herbs are more easily grown in pots on a windowsill. They do not require the high humidity a terrarium provides, and may get full of bugs with the low air circulation.

That is an excellent sized tank for a terrarium though. Why not plant it with tropicals and more difficult plants?
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