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Greetings!
Now, I've done a lot of research- I've read the threads, read the books, studied the polls, and I know from experience with friends' T's basics about substrate.
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I have two [soon to be three] adult Rosies in large kritter keepers. I know its better too have too much sub vs too little- but I would like to verify my choice in substrate before I go filling the tanks with it.
I picked up from my local Petco a 10qt bag of ZILLA "Jungle Mix". It was advised to me by the store manager- a lady who refused to handle the store's Rose Hair [which respectfully leads me to believe she cares to know very little about them ]
I've seen pet stores keep T's on wood chips- which in my opinion is a mortal and ultimate sin. This particular mix has wood chips in it- but its not strictly wood. It looks to me as if someone dug a bag full of dirt out of their flower bed.
Obviously, as with any substrate, I have to watch for mold and parasites- I also have to clean it regularly because I feed my T's. :wall:Yes yes- I know all this. Its common sense when it comes to habitat!
My questions:
In any case, I'd like to get a better feeling about this Jungle Mix- right now its making me nervous because of the small chunks of wood. I trust ZILLA's products- but I know better than to trust woodchips!
Thanks in advance to all those who reply! :worship:
Now, I've done a lot of research- I've read the threads, read the books, studied the polls, and I know from experience with friends' T's basics about substrate.
~~~~~~~~~~~~
I have two [soon to be three] adult Rosies in large kritter keepers. I know its better too have too much sub vs too little- but I would like to verify my choice in substrate before I go filling the tanks with it.
I picked up from my local Petco a 10qt bag of ZILLA "Jungle Mix". It was advised to me by the store manager- a lady who refused to handle the store's Rose Hair [which respectfully leads me to believe she cares to know very little about them ]
I've seen pet stores keep T's on wood chips- which in my opinion is a mortal and ultimate sin. This particular mix has wood chips in it- but its not strictly wood. It looks to me as if someone dug a bag full of dirt out of their flower bed.
Obviously, as with any substrate, I have to watch for mold and parasites- I also have to clean it regularly because I feed my T's. :wall:Yes yes- I know all this. Its common sense when it comes to habitat!
My questions:
- is there any low maintenance kinds of substrate? For example, the stuff I have now- is it more or less likely to mold or develop parasites, etc?
- what are the greatest threats to my T's from the substrate I choose?
- Is there certain things that have to be avoided? for example- dont ever use Fir peat moss because it.......to the T's
- If this is a poor choice of substrate, what can i do to make it safer or what would you advise me changing to[and why]?
In any case, I'd like to get a better feeling about this Jungle Mix- right now its making me nervous because of the small chunks of wood. I trust ZILLA's products- but I know better than to trust woodchips!
Thanks in advance to all those who reply! :worship: