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Exo Terra Plantation Soil – Bricks

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Compressed bricks of fine coconut fibre that expand into a soft, damp soil for tropical terrariums. It holds humidity, lets frogs, salamanders, and other diggers burrow, and gives live plants something to root in.

Exo terra plantation soil bricks

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This one can't be shipped to the US
US import and agricultural rules do not allow it. You can still order it to collect in Calgary or at a show, or to send to a Canadian address.
  • Ships across Canada. Shipping is priced before you pay anything.
  • Free pickup in Calgary, or at any Alberta show.
  • 14 day returns on stock items, one year warranty on our builds.

Part number pt2770

Description

On this page
  1. What it suits
  2. Setting it up
  3. Care and cleaning
  • Coconut fibre
  • Compressed brick
  • 8.8 L a brick
  • Plant friendly

Plantation Soil is ground coconut husk fibre, sometimes called coco coir. The fibre takes up moisture and releases it slowly, which keeps air humidity steady and helps with shedding. It is biodegradable and can go in the compost after use.

At a glance

Material
Ground coconut husk fibre
Format
Compressed brick
Size
1 brick, 8 qt (8.8 L) expanded, or 3 bricks, 24 qt (26.4 L)
Humidity
Humid setups
Layer depth
2 to 4 in (5 to 10 cm)

What it suits

  • Tropical reptiles and amphibians, such as frogs, salamanders, geckos, and many snakes

  • Burrowing reptiles and invertebrates

  • Planted and bioactive enclosures, over a drainage layer

One brick covers a small enclosure or tops up an existing bed. The 3-pack is for a full setup or a deeper layer for burrowers.

Setting it up

  1. Put a brick in a 10 L (2.6 gal) bucket and add about 3 L (100 fl oz) of water.

  2. Let it soak for about 30 minutes, until no dry clumps remain.

  3. Stir to break up any packed areas.

  4. Spread a 2 to 4 in (5 to 10 cm) layer in the enclosure. Mix in leaf litter or moss if you like.

  5. Mist or water to the humidity your animal needs, and check it with a hygrometer.

Care and cleaning

Spot clean every day and refresh or replace the bed when it gets soiled.

Useful with it

Part numberpt2770
BrandExo Terra
Options2 to choose from
Shipping weight2 lb
Shipping box6 x 3 x 3 in
Exo terra plantation soil bricksSingle brick-8 qt/8.8 L

Box size and weight are the packed carton, for shipping only, not the size of the item itself.

Shipping

Parcels across Canada and the US are priced at checkout from the packed boxes. Pallets and freight we price by hand, usually within one business day, and you pay nothing until you have seen the total. Pickup in Calgary is free.

Returns

14 day returns on eligible unused stock items, return shipping paid by the customer. Built-to-order goods are covered by the construction warranty rather than by returns. Restocking Fees Apply for returns

Warranty

One year warranty on the construction of anything we build.

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