{"product_id":"rainforest-substrate-mix","title":"Rainforest Substrate Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the rainforest floor into your enclosure. Our Rainforest Substrate Mix is a moisture-holding bioactive substrate for frogs, geckos, tropical reptiles and invertebrates, blended in-house to grow lush plants and moss while staying open and fresh, not soggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTree frogs, Boyd's forest dragons, leaf-tailed geckos, jungle and green tree pythons, rainforest scorpions, tarantulas and velvet worms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in our rainforest substrate mix\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe publish our ratios so you know exactly what your animal is living on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50% Coco Coir:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eholds moisture, stays soft underfoot and gives plant roots an easy medium to grow through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15% Peat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eholds moisture and gives the mildly acidic soil that forest plants prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10% Sand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives structure and drainage, and helps burrows hold their shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10% Horticultural Charcoal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ekeeps the mix open and helps it stay fresh-smelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10% Bark Bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eadds structure and airflow, and slowly breaks down to feed isopods and springtails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5% Aqua Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enutrient-rich granules that feed live plants and add structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional toppings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge leaf litter, coconut fibre, live or dried moss and mycorrhizal fungi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBag size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e[add bag sizes, e.g. 5L \/ 10L \/ 20L]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLay a 3–5cm drainage layer of LECA, cover it with drainage mesh, then add 5–10cm of substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it moist but never waterlogged; excess water should drain into the layer below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd leaf litter and moss, then seed with springtails and dwarf white isopods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpect a short white mould bloom in the first weeks while the soil establishes. Your clean-up crew will clear it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafe, tested and fertiliser-free\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery batch is mixed from new or sanitised ingredients and contains no fertilisers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is the same mix we test and use in our own custom bioactive enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't let animals eat substrate. Feed from a dish or tongs, or cap feeding areas with sand or moss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese ratios are a broad guide. Research your species' needs and ask us if you're unsure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRainforest substrate FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best substrate for tree frogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moisture-holding, soil-based bioactive mix over a drainage layer, topped with leaf litter and moss. Our Rainforest mix is built for exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a drainage layer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for humid setups. A drainage layer of LECA under mesh stops the substrate from waterlogging and going sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow live plants in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The coco coir, peat and aqua soil hold moisture and nutrients, so terrarium plants and moss establish well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExpanded Clay Pellets\/ LECA, Cut to Fit Drainage Separation Mesh, Springtail Cultures, Fern Moss (Thuidium delicatulum).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlended in Surry Hills, Sydney, and shipped Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Biota Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52817360355559,"sku":"Rainforest Substrate Mix","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0810\/5014\/0903\/files\/Howtoimprovesoilorganically-EcoOrganicsheader_af397c72-cdd2-40aa-a6e1-f9cb88fa474b.jpg?v=1792158724","url":"https:\/\/www.biotastudio.com.au\/products\/rainforest-substrate-mix","provider":"Biota Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}