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substrate question...please help
#1
Hey all,

Well, I have all my parts ordered then realized I havent a clue what to do for substrate. I'd imagine a potting soil would be bad in a viv as it would make the plants grow super fast. What do you all use ?
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#2
Deranged-jester,
there are a lot of good "recipes" for vivarium substrate. Keep in mind that you want a substrate that will drain as well as breaking down slowly so it will nourish the plants without having to ammend it with fertilizer.
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#3
My plants are going crazy with coco w/ orchid bark tossed in for extra drainage. It seems like I'm pinching them back everyday. Confusedhock:
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#4
i've heard often that frogs can ingest perlite (the little white balls in potting soil). i avoid using it in my tanks.
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