Horticultural Charcoal (1/2–3/4 in) — BioChar for Vivarium Substrates & Springtail Cultures

Description:

Horticultural-grade BioChar charcoal (1/2–3/4 in) for soil amendment and springtail culture medium. Promotes drainage and aids in odor control in horticultural mixes and vivarium substrates.

Why keepers love horticultural charcoal:

• Soil amendment — Promotes drainage and aids in odor control in horticultural mixes and vivarium substrates
• Springtail culture medium — Excellent substrate for culturing springtails
• Horticultural grade — 1/2–3/4 in BioChar sized for vivarium and culture use

Recommended uses:

1. Soil amendment for horticultural mixes and vivarium substrates — promotes drainage and aids in odor control
2. Springtail culture medium — see setup instructions below

Springtail culture setup:

1. Evenly rinse charcoal over a sink, gently shaking and turning so all dust is removed from all pieces (easily done in a strainer)
2. Douse with RO water and let drain
3. Transfer charcoal to a large bin/tub (master culture) or smaller container (feeder culture or culture to sell)
4. Transfer springtails from an old culture using the method of your choice
5. Fill your container 1/3 with RO water (water may already be present if you used another master culture to seed)
6. Sprinkle Spring-Load Springtail food on top of culture, wait 3–5 days and repeat

Best for: vivarium substrate mixes, springtail cultures, and any bioactive build needing drainage and odor control.