Bioactive and Accessories
Enhance your bioactive setup with our carefully selected range of accessories. Monarch Reptiles offers substrate tools, leaf litter, humidity products, and other gear to support a thriving terrarium ecosystem. Available online or in-store.
La Swamp Bioactive - Bamboo Leaves 1.0 oz
Bamboo Leaves are an excellent leaf litter you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. They are large and make a great focal point in your leaf litter.Using Bamboo Leaves in a TerrariumLeaf litter not only helps with providing a naturalistic appearance, but the leaves also provide hiding spots for animals such as dart frogs and small reptiles. Even snakes will enjoy hiding under the leaves.Additionally, micro fauna like springtails and isopods will use the decomposing leaves as food. In the forest, the leaf..
$11.99
La Swamp Bioactive - Cacao Pods (x2)
Hollow cacao pods offer several benefits when used in bioactive terrariums, particularly as hides for small animals like dart frogs. These pods provide a natural and spacious shelter, mimicking the frogs' natural habitats and providing them with a secure place to hide and rest. The pods' hollow interior creates a cozy and insulated environment, helping to regulate humidity levels and maintain a comfortable microclimate within the terrarium. Additionally, as the pods break down over time, they contribute organic matter to the..
$9.99
La Swamp Bioactive - Cashew Leaves 0.5oz
Cashew Leaves are an excellent leaf litter that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. They also make a tasty treat for your isopods and springtails in a bioactive terrariumCashew leaves come from the Anacardium occidentale, that produce the Cashew nut we all love to eat.Using Cashew Leaves in a TerrariumLeaf litter not only helps with providing a naturalistic appearance, the leaves also provide hiding spots for animals such as dart frogs and small reptiles. Even snakes will enjoy hiding under the leaves.Add..
$6.99
La Swamp Bioactive - Catappa Leaves 0.5oz
Catappa Leaves are the quintessential leaf litter for any Blackwater, naturalistic aquarium. They have powerful tannins that tint the water, buffer pH, plus boast antibacterial and antifungal properties. Catappa leaves are frequently used by fish and shrimp keepers to condition water.They do so by allowing the natural tannins, locked inside the Catappa leaves to seep into their fish water. This helps maintain or alter the pH level in aquarium water. Adding tannins is a very common practice for many freshwater fish and ..
$6.99
La Swamp Bioactive - Catappa Leaves 1.5oz
Catappa Leaves offer significant benefits in both bioactive terrariums and aquariums. In terrariums, these leaves provide a natural substrate that enhances the aesthetic appeal while promoting a healthy ecosystem. As they decompose, Catappa Leaves release essential nutrients that support the growth of beneficial microorganisms and fungi, creating a sustainable environment for inhabitants such as isopods and other microfauna. In aquariums, Catappa Leaves have the added advantage of releasing tannins, which lower the pH and cr..
$14.99
La Swamp Bioactive - Coconut Petals (x5)
Coconut petals are a valuable addition to bioactive vivariums, offering both aesthetic and functional benefits. These pods provide natural hiding spots and climbing surfaces for small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, enriching their environment and promoting natural behaviors. As the pods break down over time, they release essential nutrients into the substrate, supporting the growth of beneficial microorganisms and contributing to a healthy ecosystem. The texture and structure of coconut petals also help maintain hu..
$9.99
La Swamp Bioactive - Dragea Pods (x10)
Dragea tree pods are a valuable addition to bioactive vivariums, offering both aesthetic and functional benefits. These pods provide natural hiding spots and climbing surfaces for small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, enriching their environment and promoting natural behaviors. As the pods break down over time, they release essential nutrients into the substrate, supporting the growth of beneficial microorganisms and contributing to a healthy ecosystem. The texture and structure of Dragea tree pods also help maintai..
$9.99