Discover the Bio Dude's complete collection of assorted soil inoculants for bioactive terrariums. These proprietary innoculants provide various levels of nutrition and reinforce natural fungal and bacterial processes that promote a healthy substrate. Each inoculant is different and provides a different function. Various inoculants sold by the Dude will provide a shot of essential fungal and bacterial components which will lead to various forms of positive mold and mushrooms!
One of the hardest challenges with clean, bioactive substrate is the fact that it is basically inert, as we are not using any animal grade fertilizers nor does the substrate have substantial amount of fungal and bacterial properties established to help the cycle and maturity of the terrarium. Various inoculants can play a major role with how your plants function in your terrarium and how quickly it cycles to be "bioactive ready".
These excerpts from the Dude's blog are very helpful when learning how the Carbon, Nitrogen and Water cycle function and establish in your terrarium.
https://www.thebiodude.com/blogs/the-science-behind-the-soils/the-dudes-guide-to-the-biovive
https://www.thebiodude.com/blogs/the-science-behind-the-soils/bio-shot
Not sure which one you need? Feel free to reach out to our staff at customercare@thebiodude.com for help.
Soil Inoculants
BioShot
BioShot
$5.95
BioShot is the BioDude's unique microbial supplement and organic fertilizer for bioactive vivariums, and works well with all BioDude soil products. Formulated with mycorrhizal fungi and natural insect-based fertilizer to promote the efficient conversion of organic waste too nutrients easily absorbed by plant roots. The Bio Shot also contains th...
BioVive Soil Revitalizer 50 grams
$9.95
The Dude's all new proprietary and handcrafted miracle soil revitalizer, BioVive. Throughout the life of your bioactive terrarium some specific elements and minerals are eventually depleted and not put back into the eco-system, or naturally these elements are lost via decomposition processes from your clean up crews, beneficial fungi and bacte...
The Bio Dude Soil Cal Plus CaCO3
$8.95
The Bio Dude's Soil Cal Plus (CaCO3) is an essential Bio Dude substrate supplement for bioactive enclosures and live plants. Throughout the life of your substrate essential minerals can be quickly depleted of calcium by a clean up crew, such as isopods or springtails. Substrate containing calcium is also important for commonly kept pet milliped...
Exo Terra Bioactive Volcanic Substrate - 8.8 lb
$32.95
The Exo Terra Sub Stratum is collected from the mineral-rich foothills of the Aso Volcano in Japan. The natural volcanic soil, formed from andesitic and rhyolitic tephra, is very nutrient rich, ideal for lush plant growth in bioactive planted terrariums. The porous surface allows for excellent drainage and aeration, supporting strong root growt...
Exo Terra Bioactive Volcanic Substrate - 4.4 lb
$18.95
The Exo Terra Sub Stratum is collected from the mineral-rich foothills of the Aso Volcano in Japan. The natural volcanic soil, formed from andesitic and rhyolitic tephra, is very nutrient rich, ideal for lush plant growth in bioactive planted terrariums. The porous surface allows for excellent drainage and aeration, supporting strong root growt...
