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Arcadia Earthmix (ARID) 10Ltr Bag
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- BIO-ACTIVE
- ARID SPECIES READY
- CUSTODIAN READY
Arcadia Reptile EarthMix Arid is a potent and eco-friendly, Bio-Active ready planting medium. It has been specifically formulated by the world’s leading reptile care and plant growth experts and contains organic compounds and worm manure to be easily assessable for plants of arid origin.
Arcadia Reptile EarthMix has been “supercharged” with safe, organic plant foods and minerals that are essential for the well being of reptiles, amphibians, inverts and plants alike. 30% volcanic lava dust has also been added to the mix to not only aid with good drainage but to provide a higher mineral content for a full spectrum, ‘wild re-created’ substrate for animals from desert, or arid species.
Arcadia Reptile EarthMix Arid can be used in desert, woodland or arid vivariums without any additions being added to the mix. Its fine grade will allow for good Terrascaping allow for a natural enclosure design.
Arcadia Reptile EarthMix Arid can be used in arid terrain for species like Bearded Dragons, Uromastyx lizards, horned lizards, Steppes runners and many more. Arcadia EarthMix is perfect for those drier enclosures.
If it is Bio-Activity that you want with stunning plant growth then the Arcadia Reptile EarthMix is the only option with guaranteed results.
- Safe and effective.
- Can be used for all species in all types of enclosure.
- Custodian ready.
- High levels of plant growth.
Bio-Active is the term used to describe a live ecosystem. These systems have become extremely popular over the last few years and for good reason. Bio-Active system not only look better to the keeper but they provide enrichment, essential vitamin, mineral and gutflora benefits to the live occupants of the vivaria.
Bio-Active systems will usually be live planted and these plants will need food, water, airflow and light to flourish. Using the Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED plant growth system will greatly increase light levels and PAR inside of your system and encourage plant growth.
A ‘clean-up crew’ of microfauna can be easily bought and added to the EarthMix. These small inverts will not only help to keep the soil turned and aerated but they will convert animal waste back into assessable plant food. We suggest that 3 tubs are added to a 2-4’ wide system on day one and one pot added per month after that.
Arcadia Reptile EarthMix has been tested extensively for safety, in fact it provides essential full spectrum vitamins and minerals to reptiles if ingested in small amounts, as happens in the wild. We must however look to the wild environments of the pets that we keep. If we provide heat and light including UVB to the wild level as part of the light and shade method the risk of impaction is removed.
Sick or very old animals should not be kept in these systems without the advice of a vet first.
Find out more about our range and the D3 cycle on our educational video page.
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This product is great for a bioactive arid setup. My leo really loves it and has been moving around their enclosure more often. Also, it's been great at retaining my plants. It holds humidity so I can have a humid area, but not too much to keep it like an arid environment. Really recommend!
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Really good substrate
This was my first bioactive enclosure, and this substrate is working great for me. It retains water pretty well but not too much to the point where the arid tank is too humid.
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Easy to use
This stuff takes the guess work out of creating a bio-active setup. Our bearded dragon loves digging in it and just enjoys her enclosure more now. It is anmust have for any species from an arid climate.
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Very nice substrate
This is better than what I thought it would be. My leo loves it, mine is quite fine and he can get around very easy, he likes ii the, I like it. Will buy more! Ps. Super fast shipping A1 thanks much!
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The Best for Dry Environments
I have been using this substrate for my Hognoses and Leopard gecko for years now and it is one of the only soils I'd recommend for use in a dry environment! It's not dusty, sustains live arid plants like succulents, great for digging and natural behaviours and safe if ingested. I wouldn't consider using any other substrate for my arid animals besides this one!
