can I use this as substrate?

[TNR]

 

[Yvonne G]

The ingredient list doesn't say what species of tree the bark comes from. Personally, I wouldn't 'test' it on my animal.

 

[The_Four_Toed_Edward]

I think @Tom has tested substrate with feeder insects. But if you can find bark that clearly states it is fir bark, the better.

 

[TNR]

The ingredient list doesn't say what species of tree the bark comes from. Personally, I wouldn't 'test' it on my animal.

 

[TNR]

is this better or are some of the pieces too big

 

[Tom]

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Red flag: "pH balanced." What did they add to balance the pH.
Red flag # 2: "Neutral pH of 6-6.5" That is not neutral. That is acidic. 7.0 is neutral. Are they really that ignorant, or just intentionally misleading. This is basic grade school science.
Red flag #3: It doesn't say what it is made of.

is this better or are some of the pieces too big

I have never used spruce and don't know of anyone who has, so I can't offer and help on whether it is safe or not.

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

Are you able to find bags of 100% orchid fir bark?

 

[TNR]

Are you able to find bags of 100% orchid fir bark?

sadly not, think im just going to use cypress mulch

 

[Littleredfootbigredheart]

sadly not, think im just going to use cypress mulch

Ah that’s a shame, but yeah the cypress mulch will work fine too!