I've been looking into turning a T12 into a bioactive. It's been difficult researching. So far, if i go bioactive, i'll have to install a full-spectrum light or a glow & grow light from bio dude. It will help plants survive.

Also found that animal plastics will increase "litter-dam" to any height for free. Call to request. The litter-dam is just the bottom lip. Needed cuz bioactive means several inches of substrate.

They also recommend letting the tank "cycle" for a month first. To allow root development before snake starts tearing the place up. Also lets you recognize heat & humidity issues without questioning if it's animal related or possible harm while adjusting.

I have so many unanswered Qs still, and talked to Ally @ Animal Plastics. She said A LOT of people have said they would go route of bioactive but have not heard of any updates. I'm currently looking for a success story before I jump into it. (Lot of $$ for me to just "play" with hoping it will pay off)

Good luck on your search,
Heather