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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tortoise Tom" data-source="post: 143200" data-attributes="member: 27883">Hello and welcome! That is a great species to start with and it will be with you guys for a long time.Many people have different preferences about what substrate to use, but most will agree that sand is not the way to go. I prefer plain coco coir. You can order it on-line or find it for sale in compressed "bricks" at any pet store. Its called "Eco-Earth" in the pet shops.Be sure to provide a water bowl. I like to use bottle caps from plastic water bottles for smaller tarantulas, and replace them frequently. No need for a rock, sponge or anything else in the water bowl. Tarantulas don't drown in their small water bowls.Questions and conversation are welcome. Pictures are welcome too!</blockquote>