{"product_id":"exo-terra-plantation-soil-compressed-brick-8-qt","title":"Exo Terra Plantation Soil Compressed Brick 8 qt","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eExo Terra Plantation Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compressed brick of fine, 100% natural coconut fiber that expands into roughly 8 quarts of soft, soil-like substrate once soaked in water. Its fine, easy-to-dig texture holds moisture well, which makes it a go-to bedding for tropical and humidity-loving reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, plus bioactive and planted terrariums. Layer it over coarser \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-coco-husk-compressed-brick\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCoco Husk\u003c\/a\u003e chips for drainage and top it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/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 to raise and hold humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 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 0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine coconut fiber that expands to about 8 quarts (7.5 L) per brick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, natural texture ideal for burrowing, digging, and egg-laying species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds moisture to help maintain tropical terrarium humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-treated, triple machine washed, and odor reducing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery resistant to mold and decay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioActive ready and safe for live terrarium plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from a renewable, sustainable coconut resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Rehydrate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the compressed brick in a clean bucket or large container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd about 4 quarts (4 liters) of warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it soak for 20 to 30 minutes until fully expanded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluff and break apart the substrate, then spread it in your terrarium 2 to 3 inches deep, deeper for burrowing species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist as needed to keep the bedding lightly moist, never soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eOne 8 qt brick fills most small to medium terrariums. Larger or heavily planted enclosures may use two or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 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=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eYields\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;\"\u003eA terrarium refresh or a small enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 8 qt (7.5 L)\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 enclosures, bioactive builds, or keeping spares on hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 24 qt (22.5 L) total\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 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=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e100% natural compressed coconut fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eExpanded volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 8 quarts (7.5 L) per brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFine coir, finer than Coco Husk chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater to rehydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 4 quarts (4 L) of warm water per brick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eTropical and humid terrariums, burrowing species, planted and bioactive setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHeat-treated, triple machine washed, odor reducing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eItem numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePT2770 single, PT2771 3-pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background:#f6f6f6;border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #666;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVietnam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 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 0;padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-coco-husk-compressed-brick\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCoco Husk Compressed Brick\u003c\/a\u003e: coarser coconut chips for drainage layers and high-humidity species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/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: natural moss top layer that raises and holds humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-hygrometer\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHygrometer\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-digital-combometer\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eDigital Combometer\u003c\/a\u003e: monitor humidity and temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-monsoon-nano-misting-system\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eMonsoon Nano Misting System\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-fogger-ultrasonic-fog-generator\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eFogger\u003c\/a\u003e: automate terrarium humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-pro-terrariums\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003ePro Terrariums\u003c\/a\u003e: glass enclosures to house your bioactive build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from Coco Husk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlantation Soil is a fine coconut coir with a soft, soil-like texture that holds moisture and is easy to dig. Coco Husk is a coarser chip that drains faster and is often used as a drainage layer or for very high humidity species. Many keepers combine the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for bioactive setups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is BioActive ready, free of added chemicals, and works well with springtails, isopods, and live plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much substrate does one brick make?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach brick expands to roughly 8 quarts (7.5 L). A depth of 2 to 3 inches suits most species, and burrowing animals appreciate more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich animals is it best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTropical and humidity-loving reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, such as many frogs, geckos, tropical snakes, tarantulas, and isopod or springtail cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Exo Terra","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48914880037083,"sku":"PT2770","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":48914880069851,"sku":"PT2771","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_5fd7c8e4-3094-40b3-a4c4-b66134e6be62.jpg?v=1782652872","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/exo-terra-plantation-soil-compressed-brick-8-qt","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}