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Your cart is empty.HydroBalls™ Expanded Clay Terrarium Substrate can be used as a base layer underneath Zoo Meds Eco Earth® coconut fiber substrate or other substrates to create an underground water table in Naturalistic Terrariums. Add water to create a natural aquifer" and increase humidity levels for all tropical species. Excellent substrate for live plant root growth in Naturalistic Terrariums. Use for filtration for a waterfall."
Lori M.
Reviewed in Canada on January 30, 2025
Great for drainage layer in tanks
Alexander
Reviewed in Italy on January 19, 2025
Acquistate per una teca per tarantola, a lei non sono piaciute e le ha sparse in giro per tutta la teca. Forse più adatti ad un animale che non scava e butta tutto in giro
Dillon Kentworth
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024
This is the smallest LECA I’ve been able to find. My plants are growing well in it.
Brianna
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2024
Cannot see the valls in photo they are at the bottom for drainageExactly what I was looking for! Worked so well in my terrarium as part of the substrate would definitely recommend/buy again whether for plants or bioactive terrarium
Roxy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2024
Bought to replace drainage media in my creaties viv, it works really well and you get plenty of it in the bag.
L. Glory
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2024
I have 4 bioactive tanks and these are amazing for creating a drainage layer. I used 2.5 bags in four 40 gallon, 36x18x18 front opening tanks.
Jocelyn DeFoe
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
Item was exactly as it was described by the seller, was on time and packaged securely.
Marcel
Reviewed in Germany on September 10, 2023
Ware schnell versendet und bestens angekommen
Morgan
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2023
Always use this stuff and it does help a lot. Great for maintaining humidity and drainage as well.
patches
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
This drainage layer has really made a difference. When I tried to go bioactive without a drainage layer I got bugs and my plants died because of moist build up. When I gave it a drainage layer wow it impacted my enclosure and made it so no bugs and my plant flourish.
bloodydawn
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
Works well enough as a drainage substrate, I like it alot better than other types as the clay balls are nice and smooth and I don't have to worry about it scratching or breaking the glass of my geckos tank. The bags are kinda small though so even for a small tank I did end up needing a couple bags, and honestly still could use some more.
Andrew B
Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2018
I'm actually using this product in my pepper hydroponics set up! I'd been searching the web for expanded clay mediums for months, but companies marketing towards "hydroponics" or "gardening supplies" wanted upwards of $60 for the exact same product...I discovered that expanded clay was also used in terrariums and reptile enclosures, but that the companies marketing towards "reptile enclosures" and "terrariums" were selling expanded clay mediums at a much better (and much fairer, in my opinion) price! There's no difference that I can find between hydroponics expanded clay, and reptile expanded clay...just goes to show the mark-up on gardening supplies... if you're looking for a great growing medium for your hydroponics set up, this is a fantastic option and a fantastic price! I have 9 pepper plants in kratky hydroponic containers, with 2" net cups, and I only used around 1/20 of the bag. Not only is this a great value, but the quality of the medium is also there. The expanded clay balls are all round, and not different shapes with deformities. I know that isn't important for the end-game but it is aesthetically pleasing and makes for a more uniform set up. The balls aren't all the same size, but they're close enough.
NRK
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014
I bought Zoo Med HydroBalls to use to re-root a phalaenopsis orchid.Other reviewers have commented on the importance of rinsing these well—they are absolutely right. These carry an astonishing amount of dust with them. Mine arrived in good condition with no crushed bits. The amount of media you get for the price is excellent (but check with your local pet store if you typically pay shipping on Amazon.com orders—you may be able to get them for a similar price). I have been using these for a couple of weeks, so I can't comment on their durability.What I especially liked about these HydroBalls was their size. They are about 1cm in diameter, or 3/8". The last time I bought clay spheres, they were between 1/2" and 5/8" (which is good if you need more aeration). For my situation, the smaller sphere size is ideal. I think these will retain a bit more water in the winter, when it is very dry and my orchids typically struggle. The HydroBalls mixed well with some of the usual orchid potting medium.Note these will also work well for you if you're developing a comedy routine, but you're out of banana peels. If (when) you spill some, make sure you find them with your eyes instead of your feet.
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