Zoo Med Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Fiber Expandable Reptile Substrate, 3 count
Zoo Med Eco Earth Compressed Coconut Fiber Expandable Reptile Substrate is a compressed coconut fiber made from the husks of coconuts. It’s an eco-friendly, renewable resource that can be safely composted or recycled into potted plants and gardens. This substrate is ideal for a naturalistic terrarium setups and great for all types of reptiles, amphibians, small animals or insects. Use it damp to increase humidity in an enclosure for tropical species. Each Eco Earth brick makes 7-8 liters of substrate.
Key Benefits- The ideal substrate for naturalistic terrarium type set-ups incorporating reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates.
- Use it damp for tropical species as it naturally absorbs and breaks down odor and waste products.
- Can be used dry for desert species or mixed with organic fertilizer for the perfect Vivaria soil.
- Made from an eco-friendly renewable resource, it can also be safely composted or recycled.
- Available in loose and compressed brick.
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Item Number96194
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Litter & Bedding Type
Coconut Fiber
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Reptile Type
Tortoise, Insect, Snake, Hermit Crab, Frog & Newt, Lizard
- Place brick in pail/bucket or sink.
- Add four quarts of water.
- Allow brick to expand for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Wring out excess moisture.
For small animals, snakes, and tarantulas, use dry by laying out moist substrate in the sun to dry before moving to your animal's enclosure.
Maintenance: Mist your Eco Earth daily to achieve the desired humidity level in your enclosure. Check your humidity gauge to confirm that you have the correct humidity levels for the species you are keeping. It helps to partially cover the top of your terrarium glass to increase humidity levels.
Cleaning: Spot clean as needed. If a foul odor persists, then remove all Eco Earth and replace. Changing all of your Eco Earth depends on the smell and number/size of animals in your enclosure but a 100% change is recommended at least every six months.
A Walk on the Wild Side
Zoo Med makes it their mission to provide reptiles and other exotic pets with the very best food, supplements and habitats. This company of passionate hobbyists knows that not all pets are furry with four paws and offers a true understanding of reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Whether you're new to reptile care and fishkeeping or are an experienced breeder, Zoo Med covers it all.
An Exotic Diet for an Exotic Pet
When it comes to your pet's dinner, the menu consists of worms, crickets and snails galore. Zoo Med offers a wide range of nutritious and tasty food to feed every exotic pet a special diet that's made just for them.
Turtles and Tortoises: From treats to whole diets, Zoo Med provides a nutritional boost to fit any turtle or tortoise want or need.
Lizards: For pets like bearded dragons, there's a selection of tasty options, including cans of mealies, grasshoppers and caterpillars and complete pellet diets.
Fish: Your tropical fish enjoys a treat every now and then, and Zoo Med offers a tasty variety to choose from.
Frogs: Including high-protein, sinking pellets that mimic what frogs would eat in the wild, this frog food is just what you need to keep your amphibian jumping.
Give Him an Extra Boost
Because any pet could benefit from a little extra care, Zoo Med makes supplements that will help fortify your exotic pet's health and environment. Feeding him a supplement, in addition to his healthful meal, can be the extra step that it takes to keep your frog, lizard, turtle or fish happy and healthy.
Rest, Relax and Thrive
Every exotic pet needs a place to call their own, and Zoo Med makes it easy to keep them comfortable and thriving.
Lighting
Mimic the true feel of a tropical or desert climate with lighting that gives reptiles the warmth of a natural habitat. The selection includes long-lasting bulbs that require minimal maintenance and infrared lights that won't disturb sleep patterns.
Bedding
With bedding made from renewable sources like coconut husks that allow animals to burrow and nest as they would in the wild, consider Zoo Med your source to create a home within your home.
About Zoo Med
Since 1977, Zoo Med has been manufacturing products for reptiles, amphibians, birds and aquatic pets. Led by experience and dedication, they provide truly innovative products, with an emphasis on efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. At Zoo Med, they are never satisfied with the status quo, which is why they constantly strive to bring the latest and greatest options right into the homes of the pet lovers that need them.
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75 Reviews
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By Tina on Apr 22, 2018
This stuff is great. It takes a lot of water to have it fully expand but I like that I can break some off and use only what I need. I don't mind that there are 3 bricks in the package I don't have to use them all at once.
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By Claire on Apr 8, 2018
I love this substrate for my crestie's terrarium! It looks very natural and sticks together well enough that I'm not scared my gecko will swallow it. I make and keep it in a huge plastic tub. Love this product!
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By emma on Mar 12, 2018
i got a lot more than needed but it's always good to have extra haha i should read more carefully bc this a TON for such a low price ?? but it works great for a humid hide and while i wouldn't use it as a substrate for my leopard gecko he seems to enjoy it in his designated hide lmao
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By JoJo on Mar 26, 2018
I use this product in gardening. I mix my own soils and coco coir is an excellent companion with compost, sand and other natural additives. Recipes depend on what you're planting or amending. The cost of a bag of coco coir is quite steep. The bricks are extremely cost effective and Chewy was by far the most economical. This is my second order this spring. Couldn't be happier.
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By Hannah on Mar 13, 2018
I currently have about 20 of these bricks in storage. I use about two per month for my pets. It's really easy to soak the bricks and break them up, and there's never any rocks or twigs mixed in. I've tried other brands and Zoo Med's version is still my favorite.
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By Momma on May 10, 2018
So cheap for what you get! Zoo led always has the best products and this was perfect for my needs! My centipede LOVES it!
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By Robin36 on Mar 29, 2018
EcoEarth coconut fiber is great when mixed with potting soils to give aeration to the mix. I mix 1 part perlite, 1 part EcoEarth, 2 parts soil for potted plants. And its all natural.
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By lizacanipe on Oct 23, 2017
I've used eco earth for a long time and it's great! This pack is huge and perfect for my 4 enclosures. The only thing it's it takes a while to dry out so if you were to use it for say a leopard gecko make sure you dry it out or but the preform bag moist eco earth can be very bad for them. Overall it's a great value for its price, would recommend
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By Caro on Apr 8, 2018
The zoo med substrate never disappoints me. I used for a humid leopard gecko hide and she loves it.
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By Cindy on Feb 1, 2018
It is 3 bricks of compressed soil and you put it in water and then it expands and my turtle likes it much better then cocunut fibers. I only needed one brick so this will last along time
