{"product_id":"the-bio-dude-terra-isopoda-bioactive-isopod-substrate-6-quarts-ds","title":"Terra Isopoda Bioactive Isopod Substrate — 6 Quarts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardwood and calcium in the mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for culturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/bioactive-substrate-explained-drainage-layers-mixes\"\u003ebioactive substrate explained\u003c\/a\u003e for how the in-enclosure layers differ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles any humidity range:\u003c\/strong\u003e works from temperate to tropical culture conditions; for a very high-humidity setup, add a drainage layer underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop it properly:\u003c\/strong\u003e add leaf litter, hardwood pieces or cork bark on the surface — the biodegradables a colony processes continuously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-quart bag, no isopods included:\u003c\/strong\u003e our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/clean-up-crews-isopods-and-springtails-for-beginners\"\u003eclean-up crew guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers choosing a starter culture and how densely to seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold by Bask \u0026amp; Burrow and ships direct from The Bio Dude — see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003erefund policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bio Dude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46633461284966,"sku":"BD-TISO6DS","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8151\/2294\/files\/terraisopodashopify6qt.png?v=1787494647","url":"https:\/\/baskandburrow.com\/products\/the-bio-dude-terra-isopoda-bioactive-isopod-substrate-6-quarts-ds","provider":"Bask \u0026 Burrow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}