Josh’s Frogs ABG Mix Tropical Plant Soil & Bioactive Terrarium Vivarium Substrate (4 Quart/1 Gallon)

Product Description

Josh’s Frogs ABG Mix Tropical Plant Soil & Terrarium Vivarium Substrate

Our mix is the original ABG Mix developed by the Atlanta Botanical Garden. The mixture creates balance between retaining moisture and proper drainage; it can last for several years if used properly!

This substrate mix is for most applications when growing tropical plants in terrariums.

How to Use ABG Prep

ABG may be layered or mixed within the bag when received. Always mix before use, either in a separate bucket or in the terrarium.

Wet the substrate with distilled or reverse osmosis water. The moisture helps cut down on dust.

Flatten as evenly as possible before moving on.

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add focal points like wood and hides

Step 3

Tuck plants around the decor with tall plants in the back and shorter plants in the front.

Step 4

Springtails and isopods are small insects that eat waste, dead plant matter, and mold.

Step 5

The vivarium is ready for Dart Frogs, or other pets that like low ventilation and high humidity.

Setting Up a Bioactive Vivarium

1 Layer Substrate 2 Decorate 3 Plant 4 Clean up Crew 5 Introduce Pets

What is ABG made of?

It is a special blend of Charcoal, Milled sphagnum moss, Fir bark, Tree fern fiber, and Peat moss.

What animals can live on this substrate?

ABG is ideal for Dart Frogs, Mantellas, Tree Frogs, Bumblebee Toads, Tropical Geckos, Anoles and Tarantulas.

Can it be mixed with other substrates?

We do not recommend diluting the ABG with other substrates like coco fiber as it may not work as intended.

How many bags do I need?

We recommend roughly 1 4qt bag per square foot of floor space. (Click on product images for a chart)

Why can’t I use it by itself?

While ABG is great for plant growth, the other substrate parts are important for the animals! False Bottom increases humidity and keeps the soil from becoming overly wet. Sphagnum Moss and Leaf Litter keep the ABG from sticking to frogs.

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Bioactive

Climate

Tropical

Tropical

Tropical

Arid

Tropical

Tropical

Animals

Dart Frog, Geckos, Tarantulas

Tree Frogs, Geckos, Snakes

Dart Frogs, Mantellas

Leopard Geckos, Bearded Dragon

Pac-Man, Pixie and Tomato Frog

Hermit, Halloween Moon Crabs

Plants

Tropicals

Tropicals

Tropicals

Aloe, Sempervivum, Crassula

Tropicals

Nontoxic tropicals, epiphytes

False bottom required

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Suitable with Auto Misting

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.5 x 9.45 x 3.07 inches; 2.25 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ JF00504
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ April 8, 2014
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Josh’s Frogs
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00JJS9WOO

PLANTS THRIVE: Recipe from the Atlanta Botanical Gardens proven for decades to accommodate a huge variety of plants, especially tropicals and houseplants.
LONG LASTING: Specifically designed to break down slowly, making it prime for use in terrariums/vivariums.
BIO-BALANCED: Each of the multiple ingredients in this precise mix support a balanced ecosystem.
EXCELLENT FOR CULTURING: Great for springtails, isopods, and other similar insects
Not for use with hermit crabs or pac-man frogs. Please view our biobeddings specifically for those animals.