What substrate is less prone to mold when kept moist in your experience? I am considering coconut coir. Where can I get a large amount for cheap?
wellington said:Coconut coir is my fave and will not mold.
wellington said:Coconut coir is my fave and will not mold.
james1974 said:wellington said:Coconut coir is my fave and will not mold.
Mine too it's the only substrate I've ever used that will not mold.Living in the mid west there's lot's of mold spores in the air so it's great to use.The only other I would use is peat moss but it's a little to dusty when it dries and it will grow mold if you have a area that Is moist to long like around the water bowl area.
you can get it from petco petsmart or any reptile shop.I get mine at drfostersmith.com they are the cheapest plus I buy my lighting from them spend fifty dollars free shipping, zoomed it comes in a three bricks soak in warm water then it brakes up,just use a little water at a time so it doesn't get to soggy with water if it does get to soggy just squeeze it out,I just do a little at a time myself,but after you do it a couple of times you will figure it out.aclesi11 said:james1974 said:wellington said:Coconut coir is my fave and will not mold.
Mine too it's the only substrate I've ever used that will not mold.Living in the mid west there's lot's of mold spores in the air so it's great to use.The only other I would use is peat moss but it's a little to dusty when it dries and it will grow mold if you have a area that Is moist to long like around the water bowl area.
Exactly the mold problem i'm having with peat moss. i also don't like the dustiness of it when it dries.
Where does everyone buy their coconut coir?