Terrarium Backgrounds

Terrariums are miniature worlds unto themselves and they can look really great but if you want to really spice your terrarium up you might want to consider getting a background for it. Typically backgrounds are used in vivariums where pets are kept. It just adds to the aesthetics of the terrarium and it accentuates the type of terrarium you have. A good example of accentuation is if you have a desert like environment with some kind of a desert creature in it such as a lizard or a reptile it really works well to add a desert themed background to it.

Buying a Terrarium Background

There are companies that make backgrounds in a variety of sizes that are custom fit for aquarium tank style terrariums. Here are some choices available at Amazon.com

Realistic Background Plant for Aquariums, Terrariums, and Vivariums.

Background Plants and Bases Background plants are an easy and decorative way to hide unsightly wires, filter tubes, and heaters on the back wall of your aquarium. Baseplants are natural looking, beautiful in groupings and designed to complement the use of Background Plants. Please specify plant types. Styles available: Water Willow, Lake Ivy, Pond Vine, Ruby Plantonia, Brook Evergreen, or Water Nymph. For 10 gallon and other aquariums 12 inches high.

Rock Terrarium Background - ROCK TERRARIUM BACKGROUND 18" x 18"

Create a multi-dimensional habitat with incredible natural look. This easy to cut background includes two cut-outs in the back to provide easy hiding of multiple wires/tubing for waterfalls, heat rocks, etc.

Zoo Med CF8-J Natural Cork Bark Show Flat Background Jumbo

Create a naturalistic forest look in your terrarium. Ideal for use as a natural decorative background for your terrarium Can be easily cut to any desired length or shape. Use two or more pieces for large terrarium backgrounds.

Some Creative Ideas for Terrarium Backgrounds

You don't necessarily have to purchase items that are specifically manufactured as backgrounds. With a little bit of ingenuity you can find plenty of alternatives. One thing you can do is make your own background using posterboard. Paint it up or draw on it in any way you like. Cut pictures out of magazines and apply them to the poster board.

You can also find a great background by searching through posters. A poster then can be applied to a poster board and voila! You have a great theme based background.

Desert Themes as a background

Water and Underwater Themes as a background

Jungle and Rainforest

These are just a few examples. Search through amazon.com for thousands more posters that would make great backgrounds for a terrarium or a vivarium. A recommended way of searching is to append "poster" to your search term. Examples would be "jungle poster" or "underwater poster"