Modernrium Product Care Guide

MODERNRIUM – PRODUCT CARE GUIDE

1. Closed Terrarium

All closed terrariums are designed as balanced ecosystems containing air, plants, soil, nutrients, and beneficial organisms such as springtails, woodlice, and bacteria. While largely self-sustaining, minimal care is required to ensure long-term health.

For hand made glassware with attached door, please handle the door gently, maximum opening is 90*degree. 

Lightly mist the terrarium with a spray bottle (tap water is suitable) weekly, or as needed. Apply a generous spray in one session, focusing mainly on moss areas, as moss has no root system and dries out first.

Exception: For the 54L Demijohn, simply pour 200 ml of water once every 6 months.

Place the terrarium in a bright location (e.g. near a window), avoiding direct sunlight and direct heat sources. Use a smartphone light meter app to ensure the terrarium receives at least 800 lux.

If using artificial grow lights, limit lighting to a maximum of 8 hours per day. A timer is recommended.

Occasional trimming may be required using scissors. Clean the glass periodically with tissue paper or baby wipes to prevent algae buildup and maintain visibility.

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2. Open Terrarium

The EcoCourier Series and Arid/Desert-style terrariums are open (lid-free) designs and dry out more quickly.

Water every second day by spraying or gently pouring water directly onto the plants (not the moss). Maintain approximately 1cm of water in the drainage layer at the bottom.

Trim plants when necessary.

Place in a bright location, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources. Ensure a minimum of 800 lux using a light meter app. Artificial lighting should not exceed 8 hours per day (timer recommended).

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3. Water Feature & Paludarium (Aqua-Terrarium)

Keep the water pump running 24/7. Top up water as levels drop. Water changes are minimal: twice per year if no fish or aquatic animals are present; more frequent changes are required when keeping fish or shrimp.

Clean algae from the glass using a towel or wet wipe; a razor blade may be used if necessary.

Rinse aquarium sponges or filter media (if any) when required.

Position in a bright area, avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources. Maintain at least 800 lux of light; artificial lighting should be limited to 8 hours daily.

Larger paludariums may require additional misting during the first few months until plant roots establish. Once established, plants will draw moisture from the lower water source.

Trim plants occasionally as needed.

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4. Carnivorous Plant Setups

For carnivorous plant arrangements containing Venus Flytraps, Sarracenia, Pinguicula (Ping), Drosera, etc.:

Provide 15–17 hours of lighting daily.

Keep roots partially submerged by maintaining water at soil level. Top up water whenever it dries out.

For Nepenthes species:

Treat as tropical plants with high humidity and approximately 8 hours of light per day.

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5. Planted Aquarium

Low-tech planted aquariums require continuous filter operation. Provide 4–5 hours of lighting daily. Avoid direct sunlight. Perform a 30% water change every two weeks.

Use a bacterial starter to support and establish the biological system.

Aquariums can vary greatly depending on plant species, livestock, equipment, hardscape, design and styles. Please contact us for tailored advice.

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Need Assistance?

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📍 Visit us at 886 Canterbury Road, Box Hill South VIC 3128
📞 Danny Pham – 0406 209 590

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