{"product_id":"bioactive-terrarium-substrate-5l","title":"Bioactive Terrarium Substrate 5L","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBioactive Terrarium Substrate — Handcrafted in Brunei\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA living foundation for planted terrariums, isopod colonies, and springtail cultures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis isn't potting soil. It's a complete living ecosystem in a bag — a carefully balanced blend of organic and mineral components that supports plant roots, feeds microfauna, and maintains biological activity for months and years in a closed or semi-closed terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOpen the bag. Fill your jar. Add plants, springtails, and isopods. Let nature do the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA proprietary blend of organic coir base, volcanic minerals, fresh locally farmed worm castings, moisture-buffering botanicals, and purifying carbon — hand-blended in small batches in Brunei. Formulated specifically for tropical and humid setups in Borneo's climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe worm castings are fresh and biologically active — they seed the substrate with the microbial life that makes a bioactive terrarium self-sustaining. Combined with our volcanic mineral component, the mix stays aerated, drains well, and never compacts into a dense anaerobic layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it supports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIsopod and springtail colonies — microfauna habitat built in from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTropical planted terrariums — ferns, mosses, Fittonia, Pilea, jewel orchids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePaludariums and humidity-driven setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClosed jar ecosystems and self-sustaining bottle gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it's different from garden soil or generic potting mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGarden soil compacts, goes anaerobic, and kills microfauna. Generic potting mix has fertiliser levels too high for closed environments and no microbial structure. Our substrate is formulated with no synthetic fertilisers, the right particle size for root exploration, and enough organic matter to feed your cleanup crew for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e0.5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1 small jar or nano desktop terrarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1 standard 11–15 cm jar terrarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e5 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMultiple jars or a 20–30 cm tank setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e10 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLarge bioactive builds or serious hobbyist stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFill to your desired depth — minimum 5 cm for a healthy microfauna layer. Lightly mist before planting. Introduce springtails first, then isopods, then plants. The substrate is ready to use straight from the bag — no conditioning or mixing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSell by volume, measured uncompacted. Actual weight varies by moisture content.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Brunei Darussalam. Living substrate. No synthetics. Built for the tropics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Aquaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41424285302842,"sku":"11817","price":15.0,"currency_code":"BND","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/gardenaquaria.com\/products\/bioactive-terrarium-substrate-5l","provider":"Garden Aquaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}