{"product_id":"zoo-med-tropical-bioblend-8-8l-substrate-blend-for-tropical-terrariums","title":"Zoo Med Tropical Bioblend 8.8L - Substrate Blend for Tropical Terrariums","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ready-mixed bioactive soil that holds humidity and feeds live plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoo Med Tropical BioBlend is a soil substrate blend combining Zoo Med's ReptiSoil base with fir bark chips and sphagnum moss, built for bioactive tropical terrariums running live plants and a clean-up crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8.8 L bag is a ready-to-use mix — there's no separate ordering of soil, bark and moss and no guessing at ratios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReptiSoil base\u003c\/strong\u003e — a blend of humus, peat moss, sand and carbon that gives live plant roots somewhere to establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFir bark chips\u003c\/strong\u003e — mixed through the soil to stop it compacting, keeping drainage and aeration open at the substrate surface and below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSphagnum moss\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds moisture and lifts humidity for tropical species, and resists breaking down, so the mix stays workable for longer than a plain soil blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBioactive-ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — formulated as a base layer for a clean-up crew such as springtails and isopods to work through, not a potting mix repurposed for a terrarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.8 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReptiSoil (humus, peat moss, sand, carbon) + fir bark chips + sphagnum moss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady-to-use, no mixing required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBA8319\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoo Med doesn't publish a coverage depth or bag weight for this size. As a guide, an 8.8 L bag suits a shallow bioactive base layer in a small-to-medium terrarium; a larger enclosure, or a deep layer for burrowing species, will need more than one bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioactive tropical terrariums running live plants and a clean-up crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidity-loving species that benefit from a moisture-retentive substrate — tropical geckos, tree frogs, and tropical isopod or springtail cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable as-is for arid or desert setups — it's formulated to hold moisture, which is the opposite of what dry-climate species need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a calcium or mineral supplement — it's a growing medium, not a dietary product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefresh humidity by misting rather than a full re-soak — sphagnum moss holds water well without needing to be saturated. Spot-clean waste as you would with any bioactive substrate; a healthy clean-up crew handles the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships as a standard parcel item — no special freight handling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use this without a clean-up crew?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it works as a straightforward moisture-retentive planted substrate on its own. You'll just need to manage waste manually rather than relying on isopods and springtails to break it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need rinsing before use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's sold ready-to-use — tip it in and plant straight into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it stay damp without daily misting?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sphagnum moss content helps it hold moisture longer than a plain soil mix, but tropical setups still need regular misting to keep humidity in the target range for the species you're keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for burrowing species?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is loose and diggable, but Zoo Med doesn't publish a specific impaction-risk rating for this mix. 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