Terra Isopoda Bioactive Isopod Substrate — 6 Quarts

A substrate built for the crew, not the reptile. Terra Isopoda is formulated specifically for culturing isopods, springtails and other detritivores — extensive hardwood and calcium worked into the mix itself, so the substrate is part of the diet rather than just something to stand on. Use it in a dedicated culture bin or backup colony: this is the layer your bioactive build's workforce grows up in.

• Hardwood and calcium in the mix: isopods eat decaying wood and need a steady calcium supply to molt properly — this bakes both into the substrate instead of leaving them as afterthought supplements.
• Made for culturing: The Bio Dude recommends using it strictly for culturing and keeping your clean-up crew — grow the colony here, then seed your main enclosure. See bioactive substrate explained for how the in-enclosure layers differ.
• Handles any humidity range: works from temperate to tropical culture conditions; for a very high-humidity setup, add a drainage layer underneath.
• Top it properly: add leaf litter, hardwood pieces or cork bark on the surface — the biodegradables a colony processes continuously.
• 6-quart bag, no isopods included: our clean-up crew guide covers choosing a starter culture and how densely to seed.

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