EarthMix-Arid
EarthMix-Arid is a Bio-Active ready, naturalistic substrate for all arid & desert species of reptile and amphibian. EarthMix-Arid has been specifically formulated by the world’s leading reptil
- Bio-Active.
- Supports natural plant growth.
- Custodian ready.
- Optimised for Arid & Desert species.
- All Natural Ingredients.
- Made in Britain.
- Volume: 10L
- Code: RAREMA10
EarthMix-Arid uses the same organic mixture as ‘EarthMix original’ but has added organic volcanic rock to increase drainage and bio-available mineral content.
Arcadia Reptile EarthPro EarthMix-Arid can help greatly to supply some of the core minerals that reptiles assimilate in the wild through feeding and digging (geophagy), will support tunnel making when suitably hydrated, can be used in egg laying sites and can help enrichment via the natural movement of the body (natural resistance to the feet and legs via movement).
EarthMix Arid is the only choice for those keepers that wish to keep their animals ‘Bio-Actively’ and/or naturalistically.
Key Details
Arcadia Reptile EarthMix Arid includes 30% volcanic lava dust which has been added to the mix to not only aid with good drainage but to provide a higher mineral content as a full spectrum, ‘wild re-created’ substrate for animals from the more arid areas of the world, thus providing a considered option for those desert, or more arid species.
EarthMix-Arid is a clean, safe to use, mineral-rich, well draining Bio-Active ready, naturalistic substrate which, unlike some substrates available on the market, has no non-natural particles that could lead to impaction. Having the correct mix ‘ratios’ between ‘Mineral’ and ‘Organics’ helps to support the vital custodian species used in Bio-Active systems.
Arcadia Reptile EarthPro-EarthMix-Arid is full of Goodness, this means that custodians can be added in from day one and will start to thrive. If you want to further support your custodians, you can use Arcadia Reptile EarthPro-CustodianFuel, our all-natural small batch custodian food.
Arcadia Reptile EarthPro-EarthMix-Arid original can be sprayed down regularly for those species requiring a little higher humidity, or you can just limit your misting to one area for species that come from drier environments, as this will create a small area of humidity should your reptile choose.
This Arid version of our popular substrate can be used in arid terrain for species like Bearded Dragons, Uromastyx lizards, horned lizards, Steppe’s runners and many more – perfect for those drier enclosures.
If it is Bio-Activity that you want, sustaining natural plant growth, then EarthMix Arid will be sure to delight. Live plants are highly beneficial within our enclosures, they help to maintain humid spots for our animals to self-regulate and custodians to hide away, they create natural enrichment opportunities, provide shelter and climbable surfaces. EarthMix Arid allows the sustained growth of live arid plants that require well-draining soil, whilst the plants themselves help to improve overall drainage and keep your soil, the microbiome and custodians healthy.
See our full range of EarthMix substrates here
Bio-Active is the term used to describe a live ecosystem. These systems have become extremely popular over the last few years and for good reason. Bio-Active systems not only look better to the keeper, but they provide enrichment, essential vitamin, mineral and gutflora benefits to the live occupants of the vivaria.
Bio-Active systems will usually be live-planted, and these plants will need food, water, airflow and light to flourish. Using the Arcadia Jungle Dawn LED plant growth system will greatly increase light levels and PAR inside of your system and encourage plant growth.
A ‘clean-up crew’ of microfauna can be easily bought and added to EarthMix substrates. These small inverts will not only help to keep the soil turned and aerated, but they will convert animal waste back into assessable plant food. We suggest that 3 tubs of springtails are added to a 2-4’ wide system on day one and one pot added per month after that. Larger custodians such as Isopods, Millipedes and Worms should be researched per species with many options available to suit all forms of habitat.
Arcadia Reptile EarthMix-Arid has been tested extensively for safety, in fact it provides essential full spectrum vitamins and minerals to reptiles if ingested in small amounts, as happens in the wild (natural geophagy). We must, however, look to the wild environments of the animals that we keep. If we provide heat and light including UVB to the wild level as part of the light and shade method, factor in good naturalism and variety feeding, making small but positive changes to our care can have much larger impacts to positive animal welfare.
Sick or very old animals should not be kept in these systems without the advice of a vet first.
Find out more about our range and the D3 cycle on our educational video page.
This product has been designed as a substrate for animal use and does not contain fertilisers, nor is it sold as a fertilsed soil.
| Code | Watt | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| RAREMA10 | 10L | 5018296999620 |