Substrates

Neurotic · 04-09-2009, 03:36 PM

What type of substrates are good and ideal for dart frogs and what substrates are bad?

socaled · 04-09-2009, 05:37 PM

You can use coco fiber and the New zealand spagnum moss on top and that should be good to use for now.

Socalsam · 04-10-2009, 12:47 AM

Wow, ya this is prob the most controversial thing in viv design is the substrate and drainage. I have been using cocco with some cocco chunks, spagh moss, and top soil. If you use top soil make sure it doesnt have any cow poop or chemical fertilizers. My subtrate mixing ratio is 75% cocco bedding, 5% cocco chunks,10%spagh moss, and 10% top soil. This is just one of many substrate mixes out there. If i was you i would do some research and find one that you like the most and fits your budget.Drainage can be Hydroponic hydroton or simple river rocks. The hydroton is better for plant growth as it is made of carbon and doesnt grow heavy bacteria like some other drainage products do. GL and i hope this helps

Sam

Knoxter · 04-10-2009, 07:40 PM

I use a 1-2 inch layer of leca, covered by a garden screen (the type used under mulch beds) and then approximately 2-3 inches of the following mix:

Zilla's Lizard Litter soil (Petco)
Coco fiber and coca husk (Petco)
treefern root (Black Jungle)

Equal parts ratio, with a lil more soil. All these ingredients are safe for terrarium use
Then cover with a layer of deco sheet moss and a layer of oak leaves.

Marc

Kermit · 04-11-2009, 04:21 PM

i had a problem with the coco fiber draining its seemed to just stay soaking wet so i swichted to river rock or small pebbels.

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Neurotic Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19	Substrates What type of substrates are good and ideal for dart frogs and what substrates are bad?

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Socalsam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Murrieta, Ca Posts: 431 Real Name: Sam Cavoulas	my mix Wow, ya this is prob the most controversial thing in viv design is the substrate and drainage. I have been using cocco with some cocco chunks, spagh moss, and top soil. If you use top soil make sure it doesnt have any cow poop or chemical fertilizers. My subtrate mixing ratio is 75% cocco bedding, 5% cocco chunks,10%spagh moss, and 10% top soil. This is just one of many substrate mixes out there. If i was you i would do some research and find one that you like the most and fits your budget.Drainage can be Hydroponic hydroton or simple river rocks. The hydroton is better for plant growth as it is made of carbon and doesnt grow heavy bacteria like some other drainage products do. GL and i hope this helps Sam __________________ A few frogs.

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Knoxter Administrator/SiteOwner Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 430 Real Name: Marc Knox	I use a 1-2 inch layer of leca, covered by a garden screen (the type used under mulch beds) and then approximately 2-3 inches of the following mix: Zilla's Lizard Litter soil (Petco) Coco fiber and coca husk (Petco) treefern root (Black Jungle) Equal parts ratio, with a lil more soil. All these ingredients are safe for terrarium use Then cover with a layer of deco sheet moss and a layer of oak leaves. Marc __________________ Marc My frogs- Vanzolini, El Dorado (ong&gold), Cayo de Agua, Almerante, Gold Dust, Yuris, Imis, Inters, Taras, O Lamasi, Iquitos Vents, Varis, SI. I appreciate everyone here. Without you, there would be no DFF. Thank you for your support.

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04-09-2009, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
socaled Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 350	You can use coco fiber and the New zealand spagnum moss on top and that should be good to use for now.

04-11-2009, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kermit Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Riverside California Posts: 43	i had a problem with the coco fiber draining its seemed to just stay soaking wet so i swichted to river rock or small pebbels.