Substrate mold

[aclesi11]

For substrate, I am currently using Premier sphagnum peat moss from Home Depot. I keep noticing small spots of white mold growing under his humid hide. Should I be worried about this? I remove it every time i see it growing.

 

[wellington]

That's why I stopped using it. Coconut coir does not mold.

 

[Vegas_Leopard]

^^^ Barb, is right. Here are some substrates proven to work really well, by members here on TFO.

Coco coir
Coco husk
Orchid bark
Organic topsoil (no pesticides and fertilizers)
Clean dirt (from your yard)
Sphagnum moss (mix)

 

[StarSapphire22]

Re: RE: Substrate mold

^^^ Barb, is right. Here are some substrates proven to work really well, by members here on TFO.

Coco coir
Coco husk
Orchid bark
Organic topsoil (no pesticides and fertilizers)
Clean dirt (from your yard)
Sphagnum moss (mix)

What about organic potting soil? I mixed that with coco coir and sphagnum (no peat, just regular)...hoping no mold?

 

[Levi the Leopard]

No potting soil. It will have a fertilizer or water retaining medium that would be best to keep out of your tort's enclosure.

If you are getting mold, I'd switch substrate.

Sent from my TFOapp

 

[StarSapphire22]

Dang it. We couldn't find any organic top soil in town...wrong time of year and all. Not being big gardeners, we figured organic dirt was organic dirt. Poo. Well hopefully between the coco coir and sphagnum it will at least take a while...soil is only 1/4 of the mix. :/

 

[Levi the Leopard]

The top soil I buy doesn't specify "organic". It's just top soil. It's usually the cheapest bag, too because it is plain dirt, free of any additives. Earth Gro is the brand I usually pick up from Home Depot. Bought one today actually. $2.27 I was able to replace both my chamber substrates and re seed a 1/4 of my back yard with it. Its a big bag