{"product_id":"legigo-coconut-husk-reptile-substrate-brick","title":"Legigo Coconut Husk Reptile Substrate, 10 lb (72 qt)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from coconut husk, this 10 lb compressed brick of coconut husk reptile substrate expands to 72 qt of loose chips once water is added. The material is 100% organic and has a fluffy texture with no sharp edges. It suits reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, and the same brick can go into the garden as mulch, a soil amendment or a hydroponic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-UK-Pet Chip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Pack-10LBS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ereptile-and-amphibian-pets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 qt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrick dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.81 x 11.81 x 5.31 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoconut husk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow do you prepare the coconut husk brick for use?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd water to the brick and wait while it expands, then spread the loosened material in the enclosure. When the bedding dries out later, spraying it with water rehydrates it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compressed brick is smaller than a large block and does not need to be broken up before you start, so the whole preparation is water and time. Spot cleaning is straightforward: lift out the soiled chips and leave the rest of the substrate in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe chip texture and what it holds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoconut husk chips give the substrate a fluffy texture rather than a dense, packed one, and the pieces are not sharp. Excess water drains away from the surface instead of sitting in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brick weighs 10 lb and yields 72 qt of expanded material. Measured before expansion, it is 11.81 x 11.81 x 5.31 inches, which keeps the packing compact relative to the volume it produces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this substrate suits and what it does not cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the animals in the enclosure first: the brand lists reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates as suitable. If you keep fish or birds, this is not the substrate described for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutside the terrarium, the same material is listed for garden mulch, soil amendment and hydroponic growing, so a leftover portion has a use in the garden. Buyers filling a large vivarium should compare the 72 qt yield with the depth they want before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions buyers ask about the coconut husk substrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much substrate does the 10 lb brick make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brick expands to 72 qt of coconut husk chips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat animals can it be used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates as suitable for this substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the brick before expansion?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures 11.81 x 11.81 x 5.31 inches and weighs 10 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to break the brick apart first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The compressed brick is smaller than large blocks and needs no breaking up before use; you add water and wait for it to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan the substrate be rehydrated once it dries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, spraying it with water rehydrates the chips when they have dried out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan leftover substrate be used in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is listed as suitable for garden mulch, soil amendment and hydroponic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Legigo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44478675877951,"sku":null,"price":51.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/legigo-reptile-substrate-10lb.jpg?v=1794743258","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/legigo-coconut-husk-reptile-substrate-brick","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}