Substrate Mix
R 35.00
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R 35.00
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Substrate Mix
R 35.00
Sale price
R 35.00
Regular price
What’s Inside the Mix?
- Compost: Compost introduces a wide variety of essential organic nutrients, minerals (like calcium and iron), and vitamins (B-complex, E, and K) that are vital for healthy growth and successful molting.
- Guava Leaf & Wood Power: Unlike standard mixes, we use crushed baked guava leaves and organic guava wood chips/sticks. Guava is a "superfood" for isopods, providing essential tannins and a slow-decaying food source that resists harmful bacterial growth.
- AERATED BASE: A perfect ratio of coco peat and guava sawdust ensures your substrate stays light, fluffy, and moisture-retentive without ever compacting or becoming stagnant.
- NATURAL FILTRATION: Infused with charcoal to act as the "lungs" of your enclosure. It absorbs waste by-products, prevents "smelly" soil, and provides a breeding ground for beneficial springtails.
Key Benefits:
- Bioactive Ready: The perfect environment for isopods and springtails to thrive.
- Mold Resistant: Natural tannins from guava help regulate fungal growth.
- Species Versatile: Ideal for everything from hardy Porcellio to sensitive Cubaris species.
- Safety First: All wood and leaf components are baked and sanitized to ensure no unwanted pests enter your colony.
Pro-Tip for Best Results:
To make this a 100% complete diet, we recommend adding a supplemental calcium source (like cuttlebone or crushed eggshells) to the enclosure to support your isopods' molting cycles.