So I am working on changing some things in GusGus' habitat and first on the list is substrate. He's on Cage Carpet right now and I hate it and I'd be willing to bet he's not the biggest fan of it, either.
I have been looking at all the different enclosures on here and the ones I have really liked best so far are the ones that are growing plants right there in the substrate. It looks natural and I like that it provides constant food and shelter sources for the tortoise, too.
So, some questions.
1. What's the best substrate/mix to grow in?
2. How often will I have to change out the substrate?
3. If I end up having to change out the substrate, will it harm the plants I already grew?
I have also been seeing a lot of discussion on keeping the substrate moist. I read that moist substrate has to be changed more often and can develop fungus and mold issues. How do you keep the substrate moist without it developing these issues?
I have been looking at all the different enclosures on here and the ones I have really liked best so far are the ones that are growing plants right there in the substrate. It looks natural and I like that it provides constant food and shelter sources for the tortoise, too.
So, some questions.
1. What's the best substrate/mix to grow in?
2. How often will I have to change out the substrate?
3. If I end up having to change out the substrate, will it harm the plants I already grew?
I have also been seeing a lot of discussion on keeping the substrate moist. I read that moist substrate has to be changed more often and can develop fungus and mold issues. How do you keep the substrate moist without it developing these issues?