EarthMix

•  BIO-ACTIVE
•  HIGH LEVELS OF PLANT GROWTH
•  CUSTODIAN READY

Arcadia Reptile ‘EarthMix’ has been designed by experts to be the ultimate choice in safe and effective ‘Bio-Active’ vivarium and terrarium substrate.

EarthMix is a clean, safe to use, mineral rich Bio-Active ready substrate which, unlike other substrate available on the market, has no non-natural particules that could lead to impaction. Having the correct mix ‘ratios’ between ‘Mineral’ and ‘Organics’ helps to support the vital custodian species used in Bio-Active systems.

Arcadia Reptile EarthPro-EarthMis is full of ‘Organic Goodness’ and can be thought of as being ‘pre-fed’. This means that custodians can be added in from day one and will start to thrive. If you want to further support your custodians, you can use EarthPro-CustodianFuel.

EarthMix can be used with any species of Reptile, Amphibian and Invertebrate, are Custodian ready and will sustain incredible plant growth. It is so versatile and we have used it successfully with snakes, lizards, frogs and salamanders at Arcadia Reptile HQ.

It can be sprayed down regularly for those species requiring a little higher humidity, or you can just limit your misting to one area for species that come from drier environments, as this will create a small area of humidity should your reptile choose. We have seen lots of new behaviours shown by the reptiles we use it on that we haven’t seen before. For example, trinket snakes will make tunnels and burrow through it and eyed lizards will love digging in it. In this way it helps us to create enriching environments for our exotic pets.

Bio-Active Guidance and Safety

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.

Aspen

Short Description: A naturally clean substrate designed for reptiles requiring a low humidity.

Full Description: A popular choice for a lot of reptile owners due to being suitable to such a range of different reptiles & tortoises. Aspen soaks up urine odours very well & eliminates the smell & also makes a comfortable bedding & sometimes you’ll see some reptiles fashioning a comfortable home out of the substrate.

Spot check daily & change substrate monthly. Before adding this substrate to the tank, disinfect the flooring area & add around 3-5cms of depth & cover the entire flooring.

Store in a cool dry place. 

Beech Chippings

Short Description: A comfortable & clean substrate designed for a range of reptiles & tortoises.

Full Description: Beech Chippings makes the perfect substrate for a huge variety of reptiles such as most breeds of tortoises & most non-tropical reptiles that require a lower humidity. Beech Chippings are dust free making it a clean substrate which keeps the cage smelling fresh.

Spot check daily & change substrate monthly. Before adding this substrate to the tank, disinfect the flooring area & add around 3-5cms of depth & cover the entire flooring.

Store in a cool dry place. 

Forest Bark

Short Description: A high quality substrate made with only natural bark perfect for tropical reptiles.

Full Description: Forest Bark is designed to be the perfect substrate for tropical reptiles that need medium-high humidity levels. Forest bark holds & releases water to keep humidity levels higher. It is also a realistic substrate to reptiles that live in tropical foresting & can be designed to help make your reptile’s home look like the tropical forests they love.

Spot check daily & change substrate monthly. Before adding this substrate to the tank, disinfect the flooring area & add around 3-5cms of depth & cover the entire flooring.

Store in a cool dry place. 

Reptile Calcium Sand

Short Description: High quality calcium sand perfect for desert reptiles & designing a realistic home for your pet.

Full Description: Brown’s Calcium Sands are highly recommended due to be non-compacting. If your reptile digests some of the sand it will go straight through them. This substrate is easy to clean & you should spot check daily and sieve through as urine soaked sand will clump together making it an easy clean.

With our huge variety of different sand colours, this is perfect for the designers who love making their reptile homes realistic and beautiful.

Store in a cool dry place.  If reptile is seen licking or eating sand consider removing & using a separate substrate.

Reptile Calcium Sand

Short Description: High quality calcium sand perfect for desert reptiles & designing a realistic home for your pet.

Full Description: Brown’s Calcium Sands are highly recommended due to be non-compacting. If your reptile digests some of the sand it will go straight through them. This substrate is easy to clean & you should spot check daily and sieve through as urine soaked sand will clump together making it an easy clean.

With our huge variety of different sand colours, this is perfect for the designers who love making their reptile homes realistic and beautiful.

Store in a cool dry place.  If reptile is seen licking or eating sand consider removing & using a separate substrate.

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