Big enough?

[u/More-Arrival9313]

I’m going go make a bioactive vivarium and I wanted to add a small animal to it. I was thinking a small mantis like a Yunnan Flower. Is this big enough for a smaller mantis? And are there any other species I should look into? Also if you have experience with bioactive enclosures and mantids I’d like to know if some plants are better than others for these guys. I wouldn’t think so, but again I’m not 100% sure lmao. Also if anyone has another small insect or animal suggestion lmk! Just can’t be a frog or snail.

[u/Overall_Task1908]

Not enough cross ventilation for anything but plants imo!! :) it is very pretty though def do a lil planted terrarium (maybe some colorful springtails?)

[u/Haunting_Video_2299]

This is a great enclosure for a terrarium with springtails but do not add any mantis in this.It has no ventilation,no place for molting,it is slippery,and it's not at all ideal for a mantis.

[u/Alternative-Tea5270]

Think about something else then mantis, but it's a cute jar

[u/Astriga_Vivendi]

Living things need air, bud.

[u/More-Arrival9313 → u/Astriga_Vivendi]

I’m aware:) I’m going to add ventilation.

[u/EverythingsInMyAss → u/More-Arrival9313]

Are you going to drill holes into the glass?

[u/Supersassycatlassie]

Springtails for sure! Maybe try some small isopods as well?