Background Supplies
For Bioactive Terrariums & Live Vivariums
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About Our Background Supplies:
![Easy Custom Background For Bioactive Terrarium](galleryimages/2017/vivarium/custombg/1.jpg)
![Easy Custom Background For Live Vivarium](galleryimages/2017/vivarium/hdbg/1.jpg)
![Best Background For Bioactive Terrariums](galleryimages/2017/vivarium/custombg/3.jpg)
![Best Background For Live Vivariums](galleryimages/2017/vivarium/custombg/34.jpg)
Introduction
Building your own custom terrarium background is often the most difficult but most rewarding aspect of creating a beautiful environment. On this page you'll find all the building supplies you'll need to create an incredibly awesome custom terrarium background. If you aren't sure how to proceed, we've got your back! Check out our DIY articles about Custom Backgrounds & Heavy Duty Backgrounds before you jump-in. Those (totally free) articles can act like a detailed set of instructions for using all of the supplies you'll find below.
![Growing Live Plants On Terrarium Backgrounds](galleryimages/2017/vivarium/custombg/33.jpg)
![Building A Background For Live Terrarium Plants](galleryimages/2017/vivarium/custombg/21.jpg)
![Building A Tropical Live Vivarium Background](galleryimages/2017/vivarium/custombg/23.jpg)
![Supplies For Building A Tropical Live Vivarium Background](galleryimages/2017/vivarium/hdbg/2.jpg)
The Two Background Styles
There are many ways to go about building a custom background, but we've found two styles to be the most long-lasting, best looking, and most consistently repeatable. Fully custom backgrounds rely on tools like foam, silicone, wood decor, and background texture mix to get the job done. These are a little more difficult to create, require more time, but have the absolute best looking results. Heavy duty backgrounds are basically modified cork tile backgrounds, with added 3D plant mounting points, animal perches, and more. These are the least expensive option we recommend, can be built very quickly, and easily support larger inhabitants.
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Foam: Great Stuff Brand
A common choice for custom background builds
![Great Stuff Foam](img/greatstuff.jpg)
Gloves: Akers Brand
Non-powdered flexible latex gloves
![Akers Gloves](img/gloves.jpg)
NEHERP Custom Vivarium Background Texture Mix
Specifically formulated to add a dark, detailed texture to custom terrarium backgrounds
![NEHERP Custom Background Texture Mix](img/neherpcustombackgroundmix.jpg)
![Vivarium Custom Background Texture](img/neherpcustombackgroundmixex1.jpg)
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NEHERP Modular Cork Planters
Specially selected cork rounds cut at neat 45° angles for use as background-mountable planters
![NEHERP Modular Cork Custom Background](img/modularcork1.jpg)
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Nursery Net Pots
High quality flexible plastic net pots
![Net Pots For Custom Terrarium Backgrounds](img/netpots2020.jpg)
Razor Extension Tool
Great for cleaning hard to reach glass and shaping/trimming custom backgrounds
![Razor Extension Tool](img/razorextender1.jpg)
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Razor Knife Carving & Shaping Set
A hobbyist razor knife & scraper kit appropriate for custom background trimming
![Custom Background Trimmer Shaper Set](img/razorknifeset2020.jpg)
Razor Mini Scraper Tool
Great for cleaning glass and shaping/trimming custom backgrounds
![Razor Scraper Tool](img/razorholder.jpg)
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Silicone Adhesive: Black
Terrarium safe, high tensile strength black silicone
![Best Silicone For Terrariums](img/siliconeasi.jpg)
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Silicone Adhesive: Clear
Terrarium safe clear silicone
![Clear Silicone For Terrariums](img/siliconeml.jpg)
★ Covid-19 Price Jump ★
This product has become exorbitantly expensive during the pandemic. Check out our ASI Silicone instead.
Silicone Adhesive Squeeze Tubes
Terrarium safe black & clear silicone
![Silicone For Terrariums](img/siliconeaqueon.jpg)
Silicone Dispenser Gun
A heavier duty, no-drip, silicone gun
![Silicone Dispenser Gun](img/siliconegun.jpg)
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Silicone Spreading Tools
Reusable tools for spreading silicone on custom backgrounds
![Silicone Spreader Tool](img/puttyknife1.jpg)
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Stainless Steel Hardware
Ideal for affixing wood decor to background tiles & more!
![Stainless Steel Terrarium Hardware](img/stainlesshardware1.jpg)
![Stainless Steel Terrarium Hardware](img/stainlesshardware2.jpg)
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Tree Fern Panels
Great for backgrounds, plant mounts, and more!
![Tree Fern Panels For Bioactive Terrariums](img/treefernpanels1.jpg)
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Zoo Med Mushroom Ledges
Realistic mushroom ledges, firmly attached using silicone
![Zoo Med Mushroom Ledges](img/zoomedmushroomledges.jpg)
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Zoo Med Cork Tile Backgrounds
Our best selling drop-in backgrounds
![Cork Tile Background For Bioactive Terrariums](img/corktile.jpg)
![Example Of Custom Tile Background In Terrarium](galleryimages/2017/vivarium/hdbg/1.jpg)
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