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kazcameron76 · I've settled in... Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 21

Hi all,

I have just ordered an exo terra 45x45x60 viv to be delivered Monday and have my crestie on hold. I was just wondering what you all use as substrate, I was looking at the eco-earth blocks or some type of bark just wanted a few opinions as to a safe substrate, I already have all the plants, branches, vines, feeding dishes etc. Any advice would be much appreciated.

karen

Phil1988 · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:54 pm Post subject:

I go with eco earth. It's safe to use and nice to look at too. Add water to expand it all out and then in the viv compact it down so that there are no loose bits. It holds water well too and so helps with humidity. Good luck with the new guy, feel free to ask as many Q's as you want - someone's always here to help. Cool

Ailurus · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:03 pm Post subject:

i also use eco earth. watering it helps keep up humidity, looks natural also
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kazcameron76 · I've settled in... Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 21

Thank you both, I have just ordered three blocks online, so should be here Monday with the viv.

Phil1988 · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject:

Cool, you could probably fill the whole tank with 3 blocks it's surprising how much it expands. I think you will only need the one but it's always good to have spares handy. Cool

Ailurus · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:29 pm Post subject:

lol phil you beat me to it, same as above Smile

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kazcameron76 · I've settled in... Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 21

Wasn't sure if one would be enough and it was buy 2 get 1 free with cheap postage, lol.

Ailurus · Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:38 pm Post subject:

cool. fair enough. I managed to cover the floor of two vivs with one block Smile

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reptileboy · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 8:25 am Post subject:

hey ive gone thru excatly the same and i went for eco earth and he loves lying on the eco earth under leaves(dont worry hes not lieing cos he dieing Laughing

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zarozinia · Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 1:55 pm Post subject:

I like a mixture of coco fibre and orchid bark.
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