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Vivarium Substrate Base Kit
Setting the industry standard for quality substrate
Our vivarium substrates have been on the market for 10+ years, making them the original store brand of bioactive terrarium substrate. Our blends include only the absolute highest quality ingredients available, and we're open & honest about exactly what is in every type of substrate we manufacture. NEHERP Substrates have been proven to maintain a healthy pH, resist compaction, support microfauna, foster mycorrhizal fungi, and grow healthy plants long term. Each of our bioactive substrate kits include everything you'll need for the base layers for a living terrarium environment, and are customizable for your enclosure's specific environment and/or animal species. Plus, you'll save up to 10% compared to purchasing things separately! Select an enclosure size below to get started.
Note: Substrate kits recommended for enclosures built to VC101's specs, ranging from 55-100% R/H
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Drainage Layer, Screen Separator, Substrate, Leaf Litter: All Included!
All the best bioactive live vivarium substrates
Assists with faster plant acclimation
Encourage Isopod populations to flourish
Springtail populations thrive long-term
Sustain mycorrhizal relationships
Moss establishes quickly & lasts long-term
Foster explosive root development
Grow Awesome Terrestrial Plants and Mosses
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★ Not recommended for arid and/or desert environments ★
Our base kits are for enclosures with a minimum of 55% relative humidity!
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