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Natural biodegradable bedding for bioactive vivariums
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NEHERP Staff Description:
Leaf litter plays an important role in a properly built live vivarium environment. This is a biodegradable product which will be fragmented (broken up by agitation, chewing and/or digestion) by the Springtails & Isopods within the substrate layer. Leaf litter will help sustain healthy microfauna populations as well as provide micro nutrients for the plants & beneficial mycorrhizal fungi within the enclosure. Our leaf litter is hand collected & sorted by our long-term contractors for a debris-free product. In addition, we put our leaf litter through an aggressive deep freeze process (-14°f for 48hrs) as an added quality control procedure above the norm. All four leaf litter options provide long lasting, reliable, and proven performance as a "top layer" over any of our Live Vivarium Substrates. We typically break-up the leaves after they are processed for a more natural forest floor look.
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A Note On Processing Leaf Litter:
While our leaf litter is hand picked, free of most natural debris, and deep-freeze processed, it's still a worthwhile practice to process leaf litter before using it in a live environment. The added peace of mind is worth the 5 minute procedure, so please be sure to process leaf litter before use. The process will also make the leaves easier for the Springtails & Isopods to digest!
How To Process Leaf Litter:
1) Thoroughly rinse the leaves in a pot of water
2) Drain & refill the pot with fresh clean water
3) Bring the pot to a boil for about 2-3 minutes
4) Allow to cool, then strain leaves before use!
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