{"product_id":"isopod-substrate","title":"Isopod Substrate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePremium Isopod Substrate is the ultimate everyday foundation and habitat component for any successful isopod colony or bioactive setup. Made from 100% natural, organic topsoil, natural mosses, crushed hardwood leaf litter, heavily shredded hardwood, and plenty of calcium supplement, this pre-blended substrate provides an instant, easily accessible nutrient supply. It is ideal for hobbyists who want to eliminate the hassle of mixing raw ingredients themselves, ensuring a clean and beautifully blended enclosure floor.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eEssential Nutrition for Babies \u0026amp; Adults\u003cbr\u003eSubstrate forms the absolute baseline of an isopod's natural diet. While adult isopods can chew through whole leaves, tiny newborn mancae (baby isopods) require smaller, softer materials to feed on. Our premium blend provides thousands of tiny nutritional fragments and rich calcium edges that baby isopods can easily consume right after hatching. This directly increases juvenile survival rates and helps your starter cultures grow into dense populations much faster.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eCreates a Rich Organic Substrate Layer\u003cbr\u003eBeyond serving as a core food source, mixing heavily shredded hardwoods and natural mosses directly into your lower soil layers mimics a natural forest floor. It creates pockets of organic matter that trap humidity and feed the beneficial soil microbes your ecosystem needs. This prevents the soil from compacting, allowing your clean-up crews to easily burrow, forage, and thrive in a realistic environment.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003cbr\u003e1L Starter Pouch – Perfect for small shoebox cultures or nano terrariums.\u003cbr\u003e3L Value Pouch – The ideal amount for standard routine feeding and habitat top-ups.\u003cbr\u003e5L Breeder Bulk Bag – Formulated for heavy hobbyists managing multiple breeding bins.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eHow to Use\u003cbr\u003ePour a deep layer (at least 2 to 3 inches) across the bottom of your enclosure to create the main habitat foundation for burrowing and nesting. For best results, keep one side of the substrate damp over your moss zone and leave the other side dry to establish a perfect moisture gradient.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TerraPods","offers":[{"title":"1L","offer_id":58514846679388,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3L","offer_id":58514846712156,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":58514846744924,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5798\/5884\/files\/BA8E1873-E507-4ED8-ADBC-24077E67512C.jpg?v=1785590805","url":"https:\/\/terrapodsuk.com\/products\/isopod-substrate","provider":"TerraPods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}