Josh’s Frogs False Bottom – LECA Expanded Clay Pebbles (5 Quarts)

Josh’s Frogs False Bottom is the ideal bottom layer of substrate for a living terrarium or vivarium

<a href="javascript:void(0)" data-action="a-expander-toggle" class="a-declarative" data-a-expander-toggle="often referred to as LECA, for light expanded clay aggregate) is a great choice for the drainage layer in a vivarium. It:

Retains moisture
Provides numerous surface area for bacteria to colonize
Provides area for plant roots to grow
Wicks water, with the intention to help handle humidity
Provides a void at the bottom of your vivarium for excess water to go

The use of Josh’s Frogs False Bottom in a naturalistic vivarium fosters a humid environment, healthy soil conditions, and superior plant growth.

The use of False Bottom

Prep:

Rinse with dechlorinated tap water before use. to remove dust. Place a 2-3 inch layer as the drainage layer in a vivarium.

Josh’s Frogs recommends The use of Josh’s Frogs False Bottom along with Substrate Barrier, ABG Mix, Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss, and Leaf Litter.

Caution:

When The use of in a vivarium, make sure your false bottom layer is deep enough so that water never rises up past the substrate barrier and ABG mix, as this will quickly result in a saturated, sopping wet mess that is unhealthy both for plants and animals. Anerobic bacteria can quickly take hold in these conditions.

<a href="javascript:void(0)" data-action="a-expander-toggle" class="a-declarative" data-a-expander-toggle="the focal point: the lower strata. A lot of materials are used as substrate to be able to provide a climate that promotes both the health of the plants and frogs.

False Bottom works best when used along with ABG Mix, Substrate Barrier, Sphagnum Moss, and Leaf Litter.

Adding Live Plants

Plants in a vivarium help carry moisture from the lower portions of the tank to the airspace of the vivarium. They also create oxygen and help to break down the waste in the tank. Possibly the most important purpose they serve in the vivarium is to provide hiding places and help bring a natural feel to the tank for the inhabitants.

We have Plant kits for most common vivarium sizes!

Adding a Clean up Crew

Microfauna are small insects that clean up waste, dead plant matter, and mold in the vivarium. Common microfauna include Springtails and Dwarf White Isopods.

Adding Pets

After letting plants and microfuana populations establish, the vivarium is ready for Dart Frogs, or other inhabitants that like low ventilation and high humidity. Josh’s Frogs Bioactive Booster is a great way to speed up the cycling process!

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Plant

Clean

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	Substrate Barrier	ABG	Sphagnum Moss	Leaf Litter	Vivarium Plant Kits	Clean Up Crew
Layer Order	2	3	4	5	6	7

FALSE BOTTOM or drainage layer great for automatically misted vivariums with live plants
INCREASES HUMIDITY in your vivarium by creating a place where excess water can be stored
DISCOURAGES BACTERIA growth that would another way naturally occur in wet substrate without drainage
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY since clay is an abundant resource, has a long life span, and can be added to the garden when spent
MORE BIOACTIVE SUPPLIES from Josh’s Frogs! We also offer ABG mix, BioBedding, Substrate Barrier, Leaf Litter, Bioactive Booster, clean up crew cultures and plants

Burt F Studdard

As a hydroponics grower, I know how important it is to get the right medium for your plants, and to match palnt and hydroponic system with the medium suitable for it.
So after studying the matter throughly for my own greenhouse, I decided to start this blog to spread the knowledge.
I hope you (and your plants) enjoy it.
Burt