My substrate has some potting and top soil in it, and some sprouted birdseed (millet and sunflower). There is now white fungus deep in the substrate, as well as a lot of tiny fungus flies flying around. In an attempt to get rid of the flies, I got rid of all the uneaten vegetation and churned the substrate to dry it out, since these flies need a lot of moisture for their larvae. However, this kicked up a lot of dust and, being asthmatic, I got tight in the chest and had to take some medicine.
At this point, I'm starting to think that this substrate might be dangerous for me, and maybe the tortoises as well. Should I just change it out completely? I'm thinking of replacing it with just pure coco coir instead.
At this point, I'm starting to think that this substrate might be dangerous for me, and maybe the tortoises as well. Should I just change it out completely? I'm thinking of replacing it with just pure coco coir instead.