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[billylilly]

I really wouldn't bother with the soil at all.

So just the wood chippings nothing else sorry [emoji52] so many questions just want what’s right for billy

 

[billylilly]

 

[billylilly]

Something like this !?!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

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This is great, but you can get it much cheaper at your local garden centre, I should think.
And look for fine grade, if possible.
Yes, just this as a substrate, no soil.

 

[JoesMum]

Your substrate needs to be earthy. Those wood chips are too big to hold moisture successfully. Get fine grade orchid bark not chunks like that ... or coco coir

Both are far cheaper from a garden centre or online from somewhere like Amazon

 

[billylilly]

Thank you both so much really appreciate it and if you could send me a link would be awesome only been a tortoise mum for a week x

 

[JoesMum]

coco coir

Fine grade orchid bark

 

[JoesMum]

And if you’re buying from Amazon, get yourself a temperature gun at the same time

 

[billylilly]

And if you’re buying from Amazon, get yourself a temperature gun at the same time

Thank you [emoji4] x

 

[billylilly]

 

[billylilly]

Something like this and do use on its own please x

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Yup, I use coco coir on its own.
I find it excellent when it's kept moist and pressed down.
Others find it a bit messy.
See what you think.

 

[billylilly]

Yup, I use coco coir on its own.
I find it excellent when it's kept moist and pressed down.
Others find it a bit messy.
See what you think.

Thank you so much will give it a go