FrogDaddy FaunaReady LIVE Tropical Vivarium Substrate

FrogDaddy FaunaReady LIVE Tropical Vivarium Substrate — Pre-Fortified Bioactive Soil with Microfauna

Description:

FaunaReady Bioactive is a FrogDaddy exclusive mix — the ultimate starter soil and a 1-step process for your substrate layer at a superb value. Pre-fortified with small microfauna (cleanup crew) plus compost, frass, and humus to enhance bioactivity and nutrient cycling, this mix still delivers the superior drainage and moisture retention you've come to expect from FrogDaddy FloraBoost vivarium substrate.

What's in FaunaReady:

• Organic peat moss
• Premium long-strand milled New Zealand sphagnum moss (SpagMoss Brand)
• Fir bark (coarse grade)
• Horticultural charcoal
• Compost
• Frass
• Humus
• Microfauna fortification: tropical white springtails, temperate white springtails, dwarf white and/or dwarf purple isopods, and powder isopods (of various colors)

Why keepers love FaunaReady:

• 1-step substrate layer — Pre-fortified with cleanup crew so you don't need to seed separately
• Enhanced bioactivity — Compost, frass, and humus boost nutrient cycling from day one
• Superior drainage & moisture retention — Same trusted FrogDaddy FloraBoost formula
• Ultimate starter soil — Perfect for new bioactive builds

Important — choose the right FaunaReady for your animals:

• As of 3/3/22, FaunaReady is separated by isopod type
• Dart frogs, small geckos, and other very small, sensitive species should choose dwarf species only
• Please ensure you choose the proper FaunaReady for your setup

Directions:

1. Most microfauna will be on top of the substrate — hold the bag above your current substrate layer
2. Slit the bottom of the bag all the way across with a sharp object
3. Let the substrate "fall" properly so the bugs aren't hurt and end up on top
4. Cover generously with leaf litter
5. Slide slices of potatoes and carrots under the leaf litter to jump-start the population

Best for: dart frog vivariums, tarantula enclosures, planted terrariums, and any tropical bioactive build.

Note: Pictured 1:1 ratio is not representative of the true ratio in this substrate mix and is done for aesthetic purposes. Pictured mix is not representative of current mix (no more NZ tree fern fiber) — we will update as soon as possible and remove this notice when complete.