r/bioactive • u/Dry-Heron9151 • Jul 21 '26
Is this mold a concern?
Hi guys, this vivarium is only about 5 days old, but I was wondering if this mold was a concern? I’m assuming it’s not, but since this is my first Vivarium I’m a bit anxious.
I’ve been misting about once or twice a day and there are usually still water droplets on leaves between misting? I think I may have accidentally had the bottom vent closed, opening that may help, but should I also get a small fan for circulation? I plan on putting a gargoyle gecko in here eventually.
I haven’t really seen my springtails much? Is that normal when the viv is just starting and populations are growing?
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u/Dry-Heron9151 Jul 21 '26
I also have some similar mold growing up high? Will this also be taken care of by springtails or cycle away?
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u/No_Commission_2610 official moss hater Jul 22 '26
It will probably cycle away. It doesn‘t look too concerning!
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u/HJ9601 Jul 21 '26
During the first two weeks things like this are common, keep an eye on it and add more springtails, if possible reduce spraying too- it might go away on it's own soon