{"product_id":"exo-terra-coco-husk-compressed-brick","title":"Exo Terra Coco Husk Compressed Brick","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eExo Terra Coco Husk\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural coconut-husk chip substrate that ships as a compact compressed brick and expands into loose, springy bedding when you add water. The chunky husk pieces hold humidity while keeping plenty of air moving through the substrate, which makes it a great choice for tropical and rainforest terrariums and for burrowing or digging species. It is a renewable, biodegradable substrate that also works well in bioactive setups. Compare it with the finer \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-plantation-soil-compressed-brick-8-qt\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePlantation Soil\u003c\/a\u003e or top it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-forest-plume-moss-7-qt-2-pack\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eForest Moss\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChunky coconut-husk chips hold humidity while keeping the substrate airy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for tropical and rainforest terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages natural digging and burrowing behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally helps control odors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenewable, biodegradable, and compostable; bioactive-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips as a space-saving compressed brick that expands with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003ePlace the brick in a bucket and add warm water, let it soak until it breaks apart and stops expanding, then fluff it and spread an even layer across the terrarium floor. Mist as needed to keep the humidity in your target range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.93em;margin:4px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSingle brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOne enclosure or a top-up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e$7.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3-Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarger builds or keeping spares on hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e$11.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.93em;margin:4px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNatural coconut-husk chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCompressed brick that expands with water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTropical and rainforest terrariums, burrowing species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSingle brick or 3-Pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;background:#f6f6f6;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eExo Terra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther substrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-plantation-soil-compressed-brick-8-qt\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePlantation Soil\u003c\/a\u003e (finer coir), \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-forest-plume-moss-7-qt-2-pack\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eForest Plume Moss\u003c\/a\u003e (top layer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-monsoon-nano-misting-system\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMonsoon Nano Misting System\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-hygrometer\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHygrometer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosures:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-pro-terrariums\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePro Terrariums\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reptile-turtle-supplies\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eall reptile supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoco Husk or Plantation Soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoco Husk is a chunkier chip that drains and breathes well and is great for high humidity and larger diggers. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-plantation-soil-compressed-brick-8-qt\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePlantation Soil\u003c\/a\u003e is a finer, softer coir that packs down for burrowing. Many keepers blend the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prepare the brick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoak it in warm water until it fully breaks apart, fluff it, then spread it across the floor. One brick makes a surprising amount of substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle or 3-Pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose Single for one enclosure or a refresh; the 3-Pack is better value for larger builds or keeping spares on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Exo Terra","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48920496144603,"sku":"PT2775","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":48920496177371,"sku":"PT2776","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_539ce720-7691-4c8b-90f3-a79d04923ecb.jpg?v=1782829748","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-coco-husk-compressed-brick","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}