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Question on substrate for naturalistic set up.

Started By Skwiggledork , Feb 25 2018 11:10 AM

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#1 Offline Skwiggledork - Posted February 25 2018 - 11:10 AM

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I've read for soil you want something with no pesticides or fertilizers, but would earthworm castings with no additives be safe?

#2 Offline Hunter - Posted February 25 2018 - 11:58 AM

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yes that is dirt

#3 Offline AnthonyP163 - Posted February 25 2018 - 6:41 PM

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I suggest taking dirt from the forest (Not boiling nor freezing) because it will more than likely introduce helpful mites and springtails and other organisms.

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