My first moss pit :)

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My first moss pit :)

Post by Moniris » Fri Nov 16, 2018 1:29 pm

Just wanted to share my new moss pit that I set up last night, this weekend I'll be changing the substrate and adding larger water bowls :) Image

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Re: My first moss pit :)

Post by Hermiesguardian » Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:40 pm

Nice! Why are you changing the substrate?
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Re: My first moss pit :)

Post by Moniris » Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:45 pm

Hermiesguardian wrote:Nice! Why are you changing the substrate?
Well a few people in my other posts were saying it looked dry and I noticed one of my crabs came up super dirty after a day dug down. The substrate has only been in there for about 3 1/2 weeks but the lid I had on there previously was subpar so I guess that was enough. I've got a new lid on there now and it hasn't dropped below 77% in the last 4 days (currently back up to 78ish with the moss pit), I'm sure the new water+pump will help that too!

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Re: My first moss pit :)

Post by curlysister » Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:27 pm

You don't have to replace it all - just add some moistened EE and play sand and mix it all together!
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