Use Volcanic Rocks for Their Porous and Lightweight Nature

When it comes to incorporating rocks into your vivarium, it’s important to consider their weight and the potential impact on the overall setup.

Rocks will quickly add considerable weight to your vivarium, making it challenging to move and potentially limiting your flexibility when it comes to rearranging or modifying the setup.

That’s why if you do want to use rocks, we recommend opting for volcanic rocks, which offer a lightweight alternative without compromising visual appeal or structural integrity.

Volcanic rocks like pumice, lava rock, and lace rock are excellent choices due to their porous nature and reduced density. These rocks are naturally lightweight (for rocks anyway), making them easier to handle, arrange, and adjust within your vivarium.

Pumice, in particular, is so lightweight that it can even be used as a background material, adding texture and dimension to your vivarium while keeping the overall weight down.

Using lightweight rocks not only simplifies the setup process but also allows for greater creativity and flexibility in your vivarium design.

Whether you’re creating natural rock formations, hiding spots, or climbing surfaces, volcanic rocks offer a wide range of shapes, sizes, and textures to choose from. Their porous nature also helps them retain water, providing a suitable surface for plant roots to attach to.

By opting for volcanic rocks, you’ll not only make the setup process more manageable but also create a visually appealing and functional environment for your reptiles or amphibians.