Substrate

[Dustin Amack]

I am wondering if it is common to create of mix of coco fibers and soil for a t's substrate. I have heard of some mixing vermiculite with coco fibers. any thoughts? What's best? What about mixing a peat moss in as well?

 

[Denny Dee]

Depends on the species of invert you are trying to keep. But since you are looking at more soil than sand, I will assume you are needing humidity, I usually mix 30% vermiculite with coco fiber (Eco Earth). The vermiculite aids in drainage and assists with preventing molds. Never gone wrong with it.

 

[Entity]

I use straight cocofiber. if the species needs more humidity I rotate the damp spot and/or employ white isopods to prevent mold.

 

[Lee'scrazybeasts]

I use coco fibre with all mine. If I need more humidity I add vermiculite.

 

[Dustin Amack]

I use straight cocofiber. if the species needs more humidity I rotate the damp spot and/or employ white isopods to prevent mold.

Out of curiosity, are these the same type of isopods used to combat mites in the terrariums?

 

[Lee'scrazybeasts]

Out of curiosity, are these the same type of isopods used to combat mites in the terrariums?

We call them springtails. Tropical woodlice work well too. They don' get rid of mites. They break down rotting food stuff and moulds.

 

[Dustin Amack]

We call them springtails. Tropical woodlice work well too. They don' get rid of mites. They break down rotting food stuff and moulds.

Interesting... I read this in the "Tarantulas Keeper's Guide". I'd never heard of the isopods eating mites until I read this. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Entity]

Interesting... I read this in the "Tarantulas Keeper's Guide". I'd never heard of the isopods eating mites until I read this. Thanks for the advice.

Isopods only eat animals if they are dead I think. Springtails I hear can be beneficial too but I don't have much experience with them. The isopods, are to help clean up the enclosure so u don't get mold and mites in the first place not to eat the mites.

 

[Dustin Amack]

Isopods only eat animals if they are dead I think. Springtails I hear can be beneficial too but I don't have much experience with them. The isopods, are to help clean up the enclosure so u don't get mold and mites in the first place not to eat the mites.

Good to know, thanks

 

[Calico]

I use straight cocofiber. if the species needs more humidity I rotate the damp spot and/or employ white isopods to prevent mold.

Will the T bother these? Consider them food? And how many and do you leave them in there all the time?

 

[Entity]

Will the T bother these? Consider them food? And how many and do you leave them in there all the time?

if the spider is small enough it will eat them from time to time....but whats a little snack. lol they r very very small so most of the time the spiders don't care. If you put a hand full in and they have things to eat they will reproduce.

 

[Dustin Amack]

Where can I order these online? Any suggestions?

 

[Arachnoclown]

http://www.crittersdirect.com/Dwarf-White-Isopods_p_47.html

 

[Entity]

Where can I order these online? Any suggestions?

I also have some if u r in the US

 

[Dustin Amack]

I also have some if u r in the US

Do you sell them by seed culture?

 

[Entity]

Do you sell them by seed culture?

we r still talking about the white isopods right? "seed" culture?

 

[Dustin Amack]

Yes, This is how another guy I use sells them. They come with adults and breeding pairs as well as eggs.

 

[LGTARANTULAS]

I mix potting soil and coco fibre. I find it great as it helps keep up humidity levels and the mixing of both soils make it easy for the tarantulas to move the soil around.

 

[Entity]

Yes, This is how another guy I use sells them. They come with adults and breeding pairs as well as eggs.

gotcha....I would just send about 25 or 50 or so....they usually have what you need to grow a culture.

 

[IamKrush]

I use straight cocofiber. if the species needs more humidity I rotate the damp spot and/or employ white isopods to prevent mold.

I use gay cocofiber myself.