Moss/substrate/live plants help

[Red Eft14]

Is it true that zoomed forg moss can grow back to life after being dry in a box and what would be the best substate for growing live plants in a terririum without it harming newts/salamanders

 

[Kaysie]

It might, but I doubt it.

Use dirt. Plain ol' dirt. If you don't have any pesticide/fertilizer-free dirt available to you in your yard, you can buy some at Home Depot. I've used EarthGro brand for years, and never had any problems. It cost $2 for 50 pounds. If you've got one terrarium, 50lbs will go a long way.

You can also use dirt/coco fiber in combination. In my tanks, I use about a 1:1 ratio of dirt and reconstituted coco fiber. The coco fiber helps dirt hold moisture and shape (for burrowing critters).

 

[Red Eft14]

ok thanks and where do you purchase live moss form?From reptile expo's?And do you happen to know how to keep care of venus fly traps,if you dont its okay

 

[Red Eft14]

And I cant use eco-earth as a substate to grow plants right?And what are hyrdo ball by zoomed?Sorry Iam asking you too many questions but Iam about to start a 50 gallon terririum with live plants on land and live plants on the water.

 

[Kaysie]

Eco Earth is too loose of a substrate to use as a plant growth medium by itself.

Hydroballs are clay balls that absorb water and give it off slowly.

Venus fly traps need very acidic, nitrogen-deficient soil (as in, you won't be able to grow them in a terrarium with salamanders).

Live moss can be purchased or collected.

 

[Red Eft14]

ok thank's thats all I need to know for now,Iam going to be putting another thread up sooner or later about setting up the whole 50 gallon tank .