emysemys said:Top soil is fine if it doesn't have any additives.
lynnedit said:Pretty much personal preference. Topsoil or coir or cypress mulch are all great. Some mix and match; cypress mulch around food and water dishes for ease of cleaning. Topsoil elsewhere for digging, etc.
Main thing to remember is to turn the substrate weekly to keep it fresher. Add water as needed (I use the teapot) to keep the lower levels moist.
Good job doing your research!
ripper7777777 said:I have 1" layer of cypress mulch, than 3"s of top soil, coir and soil from the yard, and than an 1" of cypress mulch on top. I have live plants growing in there and let worms loose in there. I want it to be it's own biosphere. I prefer the top layer of mulch, it helps keep the torts clean and dry and keep the soil moist.
rj1965 said:ripper7777777 said:I have 1" layer of cypress mulch, than 3"s of top soil, coir and soil from the yard, and than an 1" of cypress mulch on top. I have live plants growing in there and let worms loose in there. I want it to be it's own biosphere. I prefer the top layer of mulch, it helps keep the torts clean and dry and keep the soil moist.
Good idea...