After inspecting dozens of substrates for the past few months, here are our favorite substrates, in a wide range of styles and prices.
Our final set consists of the best products and we also managed to maintain variety within our selection for personal choice.
We have been surveying these substrates for more than 2 years. We have probably dealt with more products and accessories than almost any team on the planet, so we understand each and every possible aspect of these items.
Our regular usage 's substrate collection consists of various brands including exo terra, joshs frogs, zilla, croci and zoo med , these are trusted and highly rated brands in current market that suit best.
Our collection of substrates for your daily usage caters high-quality, cheap and value-for-money requirements.
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For a low asking price, zoo med substrate for crested gecko has managed to overwhelm their customers by packing as many features as they could. These frogs (and most other frogs) need a substrate that is "impaction-safe" meaning that it's fine enough that they won't mistake it for food. It is good for white's tree frogs like sphagnum moss and mulch. It is a compressed coconut fiber that is ideal for burrowing animals. It absorbs the water well helping to keep the climate more humid inside of the tank.
This product works well for tortioses. It is finely ground. The bedding does dry quickly and makes a major and dusty mess when cleaning so reptile owners be warned. It is used to increase humidity in an enclosure.
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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention zilla substrate for crested gecko for daily purpose. This block will fill up one ten gallon tank with around 4 to 6 inches of bedding, too much for most needs. It can absorb up to 10x its weight in water so the roots won’t get dehydrated so long as a routine watering schedule is adhered to. It also doesn't stick to their legs and shells when it's wet like the damp sand does for them. It keeps moisture in/humidity up really well.
This is clean with only one piece of foreign matter. It is a perfect medium for egg laying and encourages burrowing. It is great for sunflower and pea shoot micro greens.
Customers say that getting a moss for gecko tank, along with substrate is useful.
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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention exo terra substrate for crested gecko for regular usage. This moss makes an excellent part of substrate or bedding for tortoises ( retains moisture well for tropical tortoises such as Red Foot Tortoises) and is the best option to put in wet hides for Leopard Geckos. It is perfect for critters who need moss and moisture. The coconut fiber holds more moisture. The moisture retention of this sphag inside of a humidity dome is incredible.
This ecological substrate is ideal for increasing humidity in the terrarium and is totally safe for frogs, salamanders and burrowing or digging animals. It is soft and sweet smelling. It is perfect substrate for plant propagation.
Why We Like This:
Easy to tear apart and provides a lot of material for orchid growing
Perfect for any vivarium or terrarium
Beautiful, healthy color as it absorbed the water
Excellent for reptile tanks, grows with water absorption, creates hides and shade in terrarium
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The joshs frogs substrate for crested gecko's high-end materials makes sure that it ages well with use. It is looking for a bioactive substrate for your desert dwelling pet. It can be used in combination with microfauna like springtails and isopods. It has extra ingredients to make it bioactive to support microfauna and plants. It is great for all types of bioactive tanks.
The bioactive substrate is essentially for isopods and springtails if you’re adding them to the tank to live in as well. It will be perfect for a Bioactive tank. The number of bags needed is highly dependent on the dimensions of your tank.
Why We Like This:
A layer of substrate barrier and a 2-3 inch layer of the bioactive substrate