Bio Life Forest Substrate from ProRep provides a premium specialist bioactive substrate suitable for maintaining living plants in forest environment terrariums.

Bio active substrates are designed to allow the maintenance of living ecosystems inside the terrarium. ProRep Bio-Life Substrate is carefully blended from a mixture of ingredients to provide the optimum combination of structure, pH and nutrient content which allows vigorous root development for living plants and a suitable habitat for commensal organisms such as springtails and woodlice.

When used in a planted terrarium a living ecosystem can be created where the terrarium occupants co-exist with the plants, bacteria, fungi and detritivores living in the substrate creating a self-sustaining ecosystem which requires minimal maintenance once fully established. The bacteria, fungi and detritivores digest waste material, which is in turn taken up by the plants for growth, locking away harmful nitrogen while creating a living, natural habitat.

Directions:
ProRep Bio-Life forest substrate is best used inside glass or plastic terrariums as wood vivariums may be damaged by the moisture held in the substrate.

To prevent the substrate becoming waterlogged it is important that adequate drainage is provided. The best material to use are expanded clay balls which will hold water, while allowing oxygen to penetrate. Their large surface area also provides a habitat for millions of beneficial bacteria which are an essential part of the living terrarium ecosystem.

First place a layer of clay balls in the bottom of the terrarium. The depth will depend on the type of terrarium and the habitat being created. If the terrarium is to have aquatic areas then the depth of clay balls needs to be adequate to ensure that the substrate is above the water level. If the substrate is in contact with with the water then it can become waterlogged leading to toxic conditions.

Once the drainage layer is in place it should be covered with a permeable membrane. This allows water and oxygen to pass freely, but prevents the substrate from being washed into the drainage layer.

Cut Off Time

Order by 2pm for same day dispatch - Monday to Friday (Excluding Bank Holidays)

Please Note: Direct/Palletised Delivery items may take longer.

Orders Under £49

Standard Delivery (2-3 working days) - £3.99
Express Delivery (1-2 working days) - £5.99.

Orders Over £49

Standard Delivery (2-3 working days) - FREE!
Express Delivery (1-2 working days) - £2.99.

Timeframes are for standard mainland UK addresses only excluding NI, Scottish Highlands & Islands.

Palletised Deliveries

Some large oversize products, typically items weighing more than 30kg, may require delivery via pallet and as such will arrive as a kerbside delivery only. The drivers in these instances are unfortunately not permitted to assist with the pallet beyond the drop off, and cannot aid in bringing packages into the property.

Pond Planet will contact you to book in delivery on a suitable working day. Delivery will generally take place between 9am and 5pm. To ensure there are no delays with delivery, please include a contact number when placing the order.

Pond Plant Deliveries & Surcharge

Pond plants are subject to a £5.00 delivery surcharge. Pond plants are sent directly from our supplier to make sure the plants you receive are fresh and in great condition. There is no limit on how many you can order for a single delivery charge. This charge is in addition to any other carriage costs for items sent directly from Pond Planet. Please allow 5 -10 working days for delivery.

Returns

If for any reason you are not satisfied with your purchase from Pond Planet, you may return the product(s) to us within 14 days of the purchase date for a refund or exchange.

Goods must be returned in perfect and unused condition, in their original packaging. The buyer must ensures that the goods are securely and adequately packed to avoid damage and the purchaser pays all postage costs. We recommend that products are returned by recorded delivery or by a carrier that requires a signature. Pond Planet accepts no responsibility for goods returned to us unless signed proof can be provided.