Zoo Med Tropical Bioactive Substrate Kit

Overview

Build a thriving, self-sustaining environment with the Zoo Med Bioactive Kit. Designed to help you create a balanced, miniature ecosystem, this kit contains everything you need to establish a functional bioactive terrarium or vivarium. In a true bioactive setup, invertebrates (the “clean-up crew”) break down pet waste into nutrients that live plants use, forming a natural cycle that keeps your habitat healthy and reduces maintenance.

Each component in this kit was carefully selected to promote harmony between your pets, plants, and microfauna, helping them collectively flourish while enhancing the natural beauty of your enclosure.

Key Features

• Complete Bioactive Starter Kit: Includes essential substrates and materials for a balanced ecosystem.

• Natural Waste Cycling: Supports invertebrates that process waste into plant-usable nutrients.

• Healthy Plant Growth: Provides structure, drainage, and moisture retention for thriving live plants.

• Humidity & Stability: Moss and leaf litter maintain moisture and prevent soil compaction.

• Low-Maintenance Ecosystem: Encourages long-term balance and reduces enclosure cleaning.

• Ideal for Naturalistic Terrariums® & Paludariums: Suitable for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.

Includes

• ReptiSoil™ (Item #RSS-4):
  A special blend of humus, peat moss, sand, and carbon to support plants, soil critters, and beneficial microbes.

• Terrarium Moss (Item #CF2-S):
  All-natural North American sphagnum moss prevents soil compaction and maintains stable humidity.

• Catappa Leaf Litter (Item #CT-88):
  Natural Indian Almond leaves provide cover and nutrition for your clean-up crew.

Product Information

Item Number: BAK-1