{"product_id":"substrate-desert-biobedding-bioactive-4-qt","title":"Substrate Desert BioBedding Bioactive - 4 Qt - Josh's Frogs - #31570","description":"\u003cp\u003eJosh's Frogs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert BioBedding is the perfect substrate for your desert or arid bioactive encolsure. It's ideal for leopard geckos, fat tail geckos,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/joshsfrogs.com\/c\/live_animals\/reptiles\/lizards\/bearded_dragons\"\u003ebearded dragons\u003c\/a\u003e, many monitor species, and many other herps and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/joshsfrogs.com\/c\/live_insects\/pet_insects\"\u003einverts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substrate is a unique blend of ingredients designed to jump-start the bioactive environment. It helps to maintain a low level of humidity, yet retains moisture in a way to easily provide humid hides and support a community of cleaner invertebrates and beneficial organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank stays cleaner due to bioactive cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess substrate changes, which is less stressful on your pet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloser to replicating your pet’s natural habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore attractive than traditional substrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIX THOROUGHLY BEFORE ADDING TO YOUR ENCLOSURE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor semi-arid species, such as leopard or fat tail geckos, place 1 inch of Desert BioBedding on the floor if your enclosure. Add a small amount of dechlorinated or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/joshsfrogs.com\/search?query=R%2FO\"\u003eR\/O\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewater until the bottom inch of the substrate sticks together when squeezed, but no water runs out. Then, add another 2-3 inches of dry Desert BioBedding on top. More can be used to facilitate digging in burrowing species. This substrate does not require a drainage layer. Instead, add water underneath a humid hide every 1-2 months, as needed, to keep the bottom layer moist. Over time, the top layer will develop a crust due to the mist\/dry cycle.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/joshsfrogs.com\/c\/habitat\/misting\/hand_misting\"\u003eMist\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003every lightly every day, ensuring to mist the substrate under the hide directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full sand\/high desert species, apply a 1-2 inch layer of Desert BioBedding to the bottom of your enclosure. Add water so that the substrate sticks together when squeezed, but does not leak water. Create 4 inch tall mounds with the damp substrate where humid hides and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/joshsfrogs.com\/c\/plants?category=%2Fplants\u0026amp;query=Desert%20Plant%20Kit\"\u003eplants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill be, then fill the space between with sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo not place a heating pad on the bottom of the tank with this substrate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Animals: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearded dragons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeopard geckos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFat-Tail geckos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-Arid Monitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Succulents and Cacti, such as Aloe, Sempervivum, Crassula, and other non-spikey semi-arid and arid plants.Or check out our Desert Plant Kits!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10g \/ 18x18 Desert Plant Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20L \/ 29g \/ 24x18 Desert Plant Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40B \/ 36x18 Desert Plant Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e48x18 LARGE Desert Plant Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for Misted Setups:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes- make sure to mist lightly in the evening. This will result in the top of the substrate developing a mild 'crust', much like in nature. Mist the base of any plants and humid hides directly. Substrate under humid hides and the bottom 1 inch of the enclosure substrate should remain moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eDesert BioBedding is a naturalistic vivarium substrate and is meant to house a bioactive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/joshsfrogs.com\/kp\/dwarf-tropical-white-isopods-25-ct-and-temperate-springtails-8oz-bioactive-bundle-jfc81594\"\u003eclean-up crew\u003c\/a\u003e! Stir the surface of Desert BioBedding every 1-2 weeks with a fork, or if waste is visible. Burying waste allows microfauna to process it quicker. Change the substrate when it begins to break down, typically after several years. Please note that Desert BioBedding is designed to grow fungi—this is not a sign of a dirty tank, but of a healthy, clean bioactive environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 quart bag measures ~9\"L x 2\"W x 13\"H\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Josh's Frogs, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49050901184798,"sku":"JFD58182","price":15.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/1252\/8158\/files\/josh_s_frogs_desert_biobedding_bioactive_substrate_4_quarts_-1-1ee3461a.webp?v=1723063155","url":"https:\/\/curtiscountrystore.myshopify.com\/products\/substrate-desert-biobedding-bioactive-4-qt","provider":"Curtis Country Store, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}